Jeremiah 50:36 asv — A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.

American Standard Version

"A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed. "

— Jeremiah 50:36, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 50:36 in Other Translations

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KJV
“A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.”
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WEB
“A sword is on the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is on her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.”
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NET
“Destructive forces will come against her false prophets; they will be shown to be fools! Destructive forces will come against her soldiers; they will be filled with terror!”
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DRB
“A sword upon her diviners, and they shall be foolish: a sword upon her valiant ones, and they shall be dismayed.”
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BBE
“A sword is on the men of pride, and they will become foolish: a sword is on her men of war, and they will be broken.”
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KJVA
“A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.”
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Jeremiah 50 — Context

Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.

Their Redeemer is strong; Jehovah of hosts is his name: he will thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith Jehovah, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.

A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.

A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures, and they shall be robbed.

A drought is upon her waters, and they shall be dried up; for it is a land of graven images, and they are mad over idols.

Therefore the wild beasts of the desert with the wolves shall dwell there, and the ostriches shall dwell therein: and it shall be no more inhabited for ever; neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation.

Jeremiah 50:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 50:36 say?

Jeremiah 50:36 in the American Standard Version reads: “A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed. ”

Where is Jeremiah 50:36 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 50:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 50, verse 36.

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 50:36.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 50:36 in?

Jeremiah 50:36 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 50:36?

Jeremiah 50:36 reads (ASV): “A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed. ” 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.

Jeremiah 50:36 asv — A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.

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