Jeremiah 49:14
Jeremiah 49:14 in Multiple Translations
I have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent to the nations: “Assemble yourselves to march against her! Rise up for battle!”
I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.
I have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.
Word has come to me from the Lord, and a representative has been sent to the nations, to say, Come together and go up against her, and take your places for the fight.
I received this message from the Lord. He has sent a messenger to the nations: Get yourselves ready to attack Edom! Prepare for battle!
I haue heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassadour is sent vnto the heathen, saying, Gather you together, and come against her, and rise vp to the battell.
A report I have heard from Jehovah, And an ambassador among nations is sent, Gather yourselves and come in against her, And rise ye for battle.
I have heard news from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, “Gather yourselves together! Come against her! Rise up to the battle!”
I have heard a rumor from the LORD, and an embassador is sent to the heathen, saying , Assemble, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.
I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent to the nations: Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and let us rise up to battle.
I heard this message from Yahweh: “I have sent an ambassador to many nations, to tell them to gather together to attack Edom. They must prepare for battle!”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:14
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:14
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 49:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:14
Context — Judgment on Edom
14I have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent to the nations: “Assemble yourselves to march against her! Rise up for battle!”
15“For behold, I will make you small among nations, despised among men. 16The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 30:4 | For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes, |
| 2 | Isaiah 37:7 | Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 7:25–26 | Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none. Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:27–28 | “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. Prepare the nations for battle against her— the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:46 | Do not let your heart grow faint, and do not be afraid when the rumor is heard in the land; for a rumor will come one year— and then another the next year— of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. |
| 6 | Isaiah 13:2–3 | Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. |
| 7 | Matthew 24:6 | You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. |
| 8 | Isaiah 18:2–3 | which sends couriers by sea, in papyrus vessels on the waters. Go, swift messengers, to a people tall and smooth-skinned, to a people widely feared, to a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers. All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 50:9–16 | For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Chaldea will be plundered; all who plunder her will have their fill,” declares the LORD. “Because you rejoice, because you sing in triumph— you who plunder My inheritance— because you frolic like a heifer treading grain and neigh like stallions, your mother will be greatly ashamed; she who bore you will be disgraced. Behold, she will be the least of the nations, a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert. Because of the wrath of the LORD, she will not be inhabited; she will become completely desolate. All who pass through Babylon will be horrified and will hiss at all her wounds. 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. Raise a war cry against her on every side! She has thrown up her hands in surrender; her towers have fallen; her walls are torn down. Since this is the vengeance of the LORD, take out your vengeance upon her; as she has done, do the same to her. Cut off the sower from Babylon, and the one who wields the sickle at harvest time. In the face of the oppressor’s sword, each will turn to his own people, each will flee to his own land. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:11 | Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple. |
Jeremiah 49:14 Summary
[Jeremiah 49:14 is a call from God to the nations to rise up and march against a specific nation, which is a demonstration of God's sovereignty and judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 49:13 and Isaiah 13:4. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all nations and can use them to fulfill His purposes, as stated in Daniel 4:35 and Romans 9:15-18. As believers, we can trust in God's sovereignty and seek to align ourselves with His will, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What message has the Lord given to the nations in Jeremiah 49:14?
The message is a call to assemble and march against a specific nation, with the command to rise up for battle, as seen in Jeremiah 49:14, which aligns with the Lord's judgment pronounced in Jeremiah 49:13 and Isaiah 13:4.
Why is the Lord sending an envoy to the nations in Jeremiah 49:14?
The envoy is sent to proclaim the Lord's judgment and to summon the nations to execute His judgment, as stated in Jeremiah 49:14, similar to how He sent prophets to proclaim His messages in Ezekiel 2:1-7 and Isaiah 6:1-13.
What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Jeremiah 49:14?
This verse teaches us that God is sovereign over all nations and can summon them to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Jeremiah 49:14 and also in Daniel 4:35 and Romans 9:15-18.
How does Jeremiah 49:14 relate to the concept of God's wrath?
Jeremiah 49:14 illustrates God's wrath being poured out on nations that have rebelled against Him, as also described in Jeremiah 49:12 and Nahum 1:2-3, highlighting the importance of repentance and seeking God's mercy, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Luke 13:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of God's sovereignty over nations to my own life and circumstances?
- How does the concept of God summoning nations to fulfill His purposes impact my understanding of world events and the role of governments?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, participate in proclaiming God's message to the nations, as seen in Jeremiah 49:14 and Matthew 28:18-20?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's sovereignty, acknowledging His authority and control over all things?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:14
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:14
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"Before the Last depression..." by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the warning signs that God may be sending to America through natural disasters and economic indicators, drawing parallels to past events like the Great Depre |
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1973 Prophecy - the Vision by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for spiritual preparation and readiness for the coming hour of persecution. It warns of impending calamities and societal shifts, urging beli |
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An Urgent Message by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the warning signs that God sends before times of trouble, drawing parallels between past events like the Great Depression and current natural disasters as in |
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The New Year as God Sees It by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the fear and uncertainty that people are experiencing in the world today. He emphasizes that despite the fear, believers should take comfort |
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Current Events and the Return of Christ by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of watching and praying in relation to the work of God. He highlights that watching involves maintaining loyalty to Jesus Chr |
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(The Last Days) Faith That Overcomes Fear by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the future, focusing on the significance of prophecy in directing and guiding people. It highlights the need to walk wit |
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Your Redemption Draws Nigh by George Jeffreys | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking up and focusing on the coming Christ in the midst of a world filled with instability and tribulation. The signs of |





