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Jeremiah 49:35

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Jeremiah 49:35 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.

King James Version KJV

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

American Standard Version ASV

Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Bible in Basic English BBE

This is what the Lord of armies has said: See, I will have the bow of Elam, their chief strength, broken.

Free Bible Version FBV

This is what the Lord Almighty says: Look! I'm going to smash the bows of the Elamites, the weapon they rely on for their power.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thus sayeth the Lord of hostes, Beholde, I will breake the bowe of Elam, euen the chiefe of their strength.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am breaking the bow of Elam, The beginning of their might.

World English Bible WEB

“The LORD of Armies says: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will break the bow of Elam, and their chief strength.

Translation for Translators T4T

This is what the Commander of the armies of angels says: “The men of Elam are famous ◄archers/men who shoot arrows well►; that is how they have made their country very powerful. But I will get rid of them [MET].

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Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 49:35

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Jeremiah 49:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כֹּ֤ה אָמַר֙ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֔וֹת הִנְ/נִ֥י שֹׁבֵ֖ר אֶת קֶ֣שֶׁת עֵילָ֑ם רֵאשִׁ֖ית גְּבוּרָתָֽ/ם
כֹּ֤ה kôh H3541 thus Adv
אָמַר֙ ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
צְבָא֔וֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cp
הִנְ/נִ֥י hên H2005 look! Part | Suff
שֹׁבֵ֖ר shâbar H7665 to break V-Qal
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
קֶ֣שֶׁת qesheth H7198 bow N-fs
עֵילָ֑ם ʻÊylâm H5867 Elam N-proper
רֵאשִׁ֖ית rêʼshîyth H7225 first N-fs
גְּבוּרָתָֽ/ם gᵉbûwrâh H1369 might N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:35

כֹּ֤ה kôh H3541 "thus" Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
אָמַר֙ ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָא֔וֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
הִנְ/נִ֥י hên H2005 "look!" Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
שֹׁבֵ֖ר shâbar H7665 "to break" V-Qal
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קֶ֣שֶׁת qesheth H7198 "bow" N-fs
The Hebrew word for bow refers to a weapon used for hunting or battle, but also symbolizes strength and is used to describe a rainbow. In the Bible, it appears in Genesis and other books. It represents power and beauty.
Definition: 1) bow 1a) bow (for hunting, battle) 1b) bowmen, archers 1c) bow (fig. of might) 1d) rainbow
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot). See also: Genesis 9:13; Psalms 44:7; Psalms 7:13.
עֵילָ֑ם ʻÊylâm H5867 "Elam" N-proper
Elam refers to a son of Shem and his descendants, as well as a region, first mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name means eternity. Elam is also the name of several Israelites, including one mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.
רֵאשִׁ֖ית rêʼshîyth H7225 "first" N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to the beginning or first part of something, like the firstfruits of a harvest. It is used in Exodus 23:19 to describe the best of the harvest. The idea is to give God the best.
Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.
גְּבוּרָתָֽ/ם gᵉbûwrâh H1369 "might" N-fs | Suff
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:35

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1 Isaiah 22:6 Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.
2 Jeremiah 51:56 For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.
3 Psalms 46:9 He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
4 Jeremiah 50:14 Line up in formation around Babylon, all you who draw the bow! Shoot at her! Spare no arrows! For she has sinned against the LORD.
5 Jeremiah 50:29 Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.

Jeremiah 49:35 Summary

Jeremiah 49:35 says that God will shatter the bow of Elam, which was the main source of their strength. This means that God is in control of all nations and their power, and He can take it away at any time (as seen in Jeremiah 49:35 and Isaiah 46:10). We can trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when things seem uncertain or out of control, because He is the Lord of Hosts, the commander of all armies (1 Samuel 1:3). This verse reminds us to put our trust in God, not in our own strength or abilities, and to surrender our lives to His control, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Elam's bow in Jeremiah 49:35?

Elam's bow represents the main source of their military strength and power, which the Lord promises to shatter, as seen in Jeremiah 49:35, demonstrating His control over the nations, similar to His declarations in Isaiah 46:10.

Who is the Lord of Hosts mentioned in Jeremiah 49:35?

The Lord of Hosts is a title for God, emphasizing His role as the commander of the armies of heaven and earth, as seen in Jeremiah 49:35 and 1 Samuel 1:3, highlighting His authority and power over all creation.

What is the context of Jeremiah 49:35 in the book of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah 49:35 is part of a larger section of prophecies against various nations, including Elam, which was a region in ancient Persia, as mentioned in Jeremiah 49:34, and is a declaration of God's judgment on these nations, as seen in Jeremiah 25:12-14.

How does Jeremiah 49:35 relate to God's overall plan of redemption?

Jeremiah 49:35 is a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and His plan to bring all people to Himself, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Revelation 7:9, demonstrating His love and desire for all nations to know Him.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are the things in my life that I rely on for strength and power, and how can I surrender them to God's control?
  2. How can I trust in God's sovereignty over all nations and events, even when I don't understand what is happening?
  3. What does Jeremiah 49:35 teach me about God's character and His relationship with His people?
  4. How can I apply the truth of God's power and authority to my own life and circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 49:35?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:35

Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I will break the bow of Elam,.... The inhabitants of this country were famous for their skill in archery; [See comments on Isaiah 22:6]; this the Lord threatens to

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:35

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. I will break the bow of Elam. Elam was famed for its bowmen (Isaiah 22:6).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35

All those Eastern people were famous for the use of the bow, the Elamites in special, : those bows were the chief of their offensive armour, though by the chief of their might may also be meant their most mighty and strong warriors. This prophecy is probably judged to be fulfilled when the Persians made a defection from the king of the Medes, who was son-in-law to Nebuchadnezzar. Others think that this prophecy was accomplished by Alexander the emperor of Greece, or rather by his successors.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35

Jeremiah 49:35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.Ver. 35. Behold, I will break the bow of Elam.] In the use whereof they excelled, being very skilful archers. Guns today carry it as bows of old.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35

(35) I will break the bow of Elam.—As in Isaiah 22:6; Herod. vii. 61, Elam was conspicuous for its archers. We are reminded of the account which Herodotus gives (ii. 136) of the three things taught to the youth of Persia—to ride, to draw the bow, and to speak the truth. This weapon was “the chief of their might.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35

Verse 35. I will break the bow of Elam] They were eminent archers; and had acquired their power and eminence by their dexterity in the use of the bow. See Isaiah 22:6. Strabo, Livy, and others speak of their eminence in archery.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:35

35. the bow of Elam] For Elam’s prowess with the bow cp. Isaiah 22:6.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:35

The bow was the national weapon of Elam, and therefore the “chief of their might,” that on which their strength in war depended.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35

35. Bow of Elam — The national weapon of the Elamites.

Sermons on Jeremiah 49:35

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David Wilkerson Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o
David Wilkerson Leave the Battle in God's Hands by David Wilkerson David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of leaving our battles in God's hands, reminding us that He is the one who makes wars cease, as stated in Psalms 46:9. He explains that th
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