Jeremiah 49:17 nasb — "Edom will become an object of horror; everyone who passes by it will be horrified and will hiss at all its wounds.

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""Edom will become an object of horror; everyone who passes by it will be horrified and will hiss at all its wounds."

— Jeremiah 49:17, NASB

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

14

I have heard a message from the LORD, And an envoy is sent among the nations, saying, "Gather yourselves together and come against her, And rise up for battle!"

15

"For behold, I have made you small among the nations, Despised among men.

16

"As for the terror of you, The arrogance of your heart has deceived you, O you who live in the clefts of the rock, Who occupy the height of the hill. Though you make your nest as high as an eagle's, I will bring you down from there," declares the LORD.

17

"Edom will become an object of horror; everyone who passes by it will be horrified and will hiss at all its wounds.

18

"Like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah with its neighbors," says the LORD, "no one will live there, nor will a son of man reside in it.

19

"Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan against a perennially watered pasture; for in an instant I will make him run away from it, and whoever is chosen I shall appoint over it. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand against Me?"

20

Therefore hear the plan of the LORD which He has planned against Edom, and His purposes which He has purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: surely they will drag them off, even the little ones of the flock; surely He will make their pasture desolate because of them.

Jeremiah 49:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:17 say?
Jeremiah 49:17 in the NASB reads: “"Edom will become an object of horror; everyone who passes by it will be horrified and will hiss at all its wounds.”
Where is Jeremiah 49:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 17.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 49:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:17 in?
Jeremiah 49:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 49:17?
Jeremiah 49:17 reads (NASB): “"Edom will become an object of horror; everyone who passes by it will be horrified and will hiss at all its wounds.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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