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Jeremiah 49:39 net — “Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam’s ill fortune,” says the LORD.

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"“Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam’s ill fortune,” says the LORD."

— Jeremiah 49:39, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

36

I will cause enemies to blow through Elam from every direction like the winds blowing in from the four quarters of heaven. I will scatter the people of Elam to the four winds. There will not be any nation where the refugees of Elam will not go.

37

I will make the people of Elam terrified of their enemies, who are seeking to kill them. I will vent my fierce anger and bring disaster upon them,” says the LORD.“I will send armies chasing after them until I have completely destroyed them.

38

I will establish my sovereignty over Elam. I will destroy their king and their leaders,” says the LORD.

39

“Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam’s ill fortune,” says the LORD.

Jeremiah 49:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:39 say?
Jeremiah 49:39 in the NET Bible reads: ““Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam’s ill fortune,” says the LORD.”
Where is Jeremiah 49:39 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 39.
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 49:39.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:39 in?
Jeremiah 49:39 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 49:39?
Jeremiah 49:39 reads (NET): ““Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam’s ill fortune,” says the LORD.” 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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