Jeremiah 49:33
Jeremiah 49:33 in Multiple Translations
“Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.”
And Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons, and a desolation for ever: there shall no man abide there, nor any son of man dwell in it.
And Hazor shall be a dwelling-place of jackals, a desolation for ever: no man shall dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein.
And Hazor will be a hole for jackals, a waste for ever: no one will be living in it, and no son of man will have a resting-place there.
Hazor will become a place where jackals live, a place abandoned forever. No one will live there; it will become uninhabited.
And Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons, and desolation for euer: there shall no man dwell there, nor the sonnes of men remaine in it.
And Hazor hath been for a habitation of dragons, A desolation — unto the age, No one doth dwell there, nor sojourn in it doth a son of man!'
Hazor will be a dwelling place of jackals, a desolation forever. No man will dwell there, neither will any son of man live therein.”
And Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons, and a desolation for ever: there shall no man abide there, nor any son of man dwell in it.
And Asor shall be a habitation for dragons, desolate for ever: no man shall abide there, nor son of man inhabit it.
Hazor will become a place where jackals/wolves live, and it will be deserted forever. No one will live there again; no one will settle there [DOU].’ ”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:33
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- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:33
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:33
Context — Judgment on Kedar and Hazor
33“Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.”
34This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah. 35This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 10:22 | Listen! The sound of a report is coming— a great commotion from the land to the north. The cities of Judah will be made a desolation, a haunt for jackals. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 9:11 | “And I will make Jerusalem a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 51:37 | Babylon will become a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals, an object of horror and scorn, without inhabitant. |
| 4 | Malachi 1:3 | but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals. ” |
| 5 | Zephaniah 2:9 | Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah— a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 13:20–22 | She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. Hyenas will howl in her fortresses and jackals in her luxurious palaces. Babylon’s time is at hand, and her days will not be prolonged. |
| 7 | Zephaniah 2:13–15 | And He will stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria; He will make Nineveh a desolation, as dry as a desert. Herds will lie down in her midst, creatures of every kind. Both the desert owl and screech owl will roost atop her pillars. Their calls will sound from the window, but desolation will lie on the threshold, for He will expose the beams of cedar. This carefree city that dwells securely, that thinks to herself: “I am it, and there is none besides me,” what a ruin she has become, a resting place for beasts. Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 50:39–40 | So the desert creatures and hyenas will live there and ostriches will dwell there. It will never again be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation. As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 49:17–18 | “Edom will become an object of horror. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown along with their neighbors,” says the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there. |
| 10 | Isaiah 14:23 | “I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts. |
Jeremiah 49:33 Summary
Jeremiah 49:33 says that Hazor will become a desolate place where only wild animals will live, and no people will dwell there. This is a result of God's judgment on the city, and it shows that God is serious about sin and rebellion. Just like how God judged the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, as seen in Genesis 19:1-29, He will also judge nations that turn against Him. We can learn from this verse that God is a God of justice and mercy, and we should strive to live according to His will, as stated in Micah 6:8, and trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a place to become 'a haunt for jackals' in Jeremiah 49:33?
This phrase indicates a place of desolation and abandonment, where only wild animals will dwell, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 13:21-22, where Babylon is described as being inhabited by wild animals after its fall.
Is the desolation of Hazor a permanent condition, as stated in Jeremiah 49:33?
Yes, according to the verse, Hazor will be a desolation forever, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment, similar to the permanent desolation prophesied for other cities like Sodom and Gomorrah in Jude 1:7.
Why does God declare that 'no one will dwell' in Hazor, as stated in Jeremiah 49:33?
This declaration is a result of God's judgment on the city, highlighting the consequences of sin and rebellion against God, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warns of the consequences of disobedience.
How does Jeremiah 49:33 relate to the broader context of God's judgment on nations?
This verse is part of a larger section in Jeremiah where God declares judgment on various nations, including Elam, as mentioned in Jeremiah 49:34-35, emphasizing God's sovereignty over all nations, as stated in Daniel 4:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God's judgment on nations to my own life and community?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I see evil and injustice thriving in the world, as described in Psalm 37:1-2?
- What are some ways that I can be a light for God in a world that often seems dark and forsaken, as described in Matthew 5:14-16?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment with the concept of His love and mercy, as seen in John 3:16 and Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:33
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:33
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:33
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:33
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Pride and Shame or Humility and Wisdom by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of walking in humility rather than pride to receive God's grace and wisdom. Those who walk in pride end up with shame, as seen in the wicked |
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A Prophecy - Wall of Fire by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares a prophetic vision of a 'Wall of Fire' that God will create to protect His people amidst the moral decay and increasing evil in society. He reflects on the d |
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Israel by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses various aspects of the Bible and its accuracy. They mention the fulfillment of prophecies, such as the destruction of Babylon and the reestabl |



