Jeremiah 49:35 cpdv — “Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength. "

— Jeremiah 49:35, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

32

And their camels will be a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle will be a prey. And I will disperse, into every wind, those who have shaved their hair. And from all their confines, I will lead great destruction over them, says the Lord.

33

And Hazor will be a habitation for serpents, deserted even unto eternity. No man will abide there, nor will a son of man tend it.”

34

The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, the king of Judah, saying:

35

“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength.

36

And I will lead the four winds over Elam, from the four corners of heaven. And I will scatter them into all these winds. And there will be no nation to which the fugitives of Elam will not travel.

37

And I will cause Elam to be terrified before their enemies and in the sight of those who seek their life. And I will lead an evil over them, the wrath of my fury, says the Lord. And I will send the sword after them, until I consume them.

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And I will set my throne in Elam, and I will perish the kings and princes from there, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 49:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:35 say?
Jeremiah 49:35 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength. ”
Where is Jeremiah 49:35 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 35.
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 49:35.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:35 in?
Jeremiah 49:35 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 49:35?
Jeremiah 49:35 reads (CPDV): ““Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength. ” 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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