Jeremiah 49:15
Jeremiah 49:15 in Multiple Translations
“For behold, I will make you small among nations, despised among men.
For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.
For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.
For see, I have made you small among the nations, looked down on by men.
Watch as I will make you insignificant compared to other nations—everyone will look down on you.
For loe, I will make thee but small among the heathen, and despised among men.
For, lo, little I have made thee among nations, Despised among men.
“For, behold, I have made you small among the nations, and despised among men.
For lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.
For behold I have made thee a little one among the nations, despicable among men.
And Yahweh says to the people of Edom, “I will cause your nation to become very unimportant among the other nations. They will all despise your country.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 49:15
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Jeremiah 49:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
הִנֵּ֥ה
קָטֹ֛ן
נְתַתִּ֖י/ךָ
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
בָּז֖וּי
בָּ/אָדָֽם
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
קָטֹ֛ן
qâṭân
H6996
small
Adj
נְתַתִּ֖י/ךָ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
בָּז֖וּי
bâzâh
H959
to despise
V-Qal-Inf-c
בָּ/אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:15
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
קָטֹ֛ן
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
נְתַתִּ֖י/ךָ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
בָּז֖וּי
bâzâh
H959
"to despise"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To despise or hold in contempt, as seen in Proverbs where it warns against despising wisdom. It can also mean to be despised or worthless, as in the case of a vile person.
Definition: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain 1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be despised 1b2) to be despicable 1b3) to be vile, worthless 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise Also means: ba.zoh (בָּזֹה "to despise" H0960)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person. See also: Genesis 25:34; Psalms 102:18; Psalms 15:4.
בָּ/אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Prep | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:15
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- Jeremiah 49:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:15
Context — Judgment on Edom
13For by Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will be in ruins forever.”
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. 17“Edom will become an object of horror. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:51 | He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. |
| 2 | Obadiah 1:2 | “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. |
| 3 | Micah 7:10 | Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame— she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets. |
| 4 | Psalms 53:5 | There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 2:30 | Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
Jeremiah 49:15 Summary
[Jeremiah 49:15 tells us that God can make a nation small and despised if they turn away from Him, which means they will lose respect and influence in the world (as seen in Deuteronomy 28:43). This verse reminds us that God is in control of all nations and their destinies, and He judges them based on their actions, as stated in Romans 2:6-11. When we or our nations become proud and forget God, we can expect Him to humble us, so we should always remain humble and seek His will, remembering Proverbs 16:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'small among nations' as stated in Jeremiah 49:15?
This phrase signifies a loss of influence, power, and respect on the global stage, as seen in other scriptures like Deuteronomy 28:43, where disobedience leads to being 'small' in the eyes of the nations.
Why would God make a nation 'despised among men'?
God's actions are always just and righteous, as stated in Jeremiah 9:24, and making a nation despised can be a form of judgment for their sins, as seen in Leviticus 26:38, where disobedience leads to being 'hated' by the nations.
Is this verse only applicable to the nation being addressed, or does it have broader implications?
While Jeremiah 49:15 is specifically addressed to Edom, the principles of God's judgment and the consequences of sin are universal, as seen in Romans 2:6-11, where God's judgment is based on deeds, regardless of nationality or background.
How does this verse relate to the concept of pride and its consequences?
The following verse, Jeremiah 49:16, mentions the 'pride of your heart' as a factor in Edom's deception and downfall, illustrating the biblical theme that pride precedes a fall, as also stated in Proverbs 16:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are the potential consequences of a nation or individual becoming 'small' in the eyes of others, and how can this impact our witness for God?
- In what ways can pride deceive us, as it did the dwellers in the clefts of the rocks in Jeremiah 49:16, and how can we guard against this?
- How does understanding God's sovereignty over nations, as seen in Jeremiah 49:15, impact our prayers for our own country and its leaders?
- What does it mean for us personally to be 'despised among men' for the sake of following Christ, and how can we find comfort in such situations, considering Matthew 5:10-12?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:15
For, lo, I will make thee small among the Heathen,.... Or, "I have given thee", or "made thee" (m); as if it respected what Edom was at first, a people few in number, and their country not large, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:15
For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men. I will make thee small among the heathen. David and Joab had already humbled Edom (2 Samuel 8:14).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
Obadiah, in his prophecy against Edom, Obadiah 2, hath much the same words, importing that God would bring the Edomites very low, and make them very contemptible.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
Jeremiah 49:15 For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, [and] despised among men.Ver. 15. For, lo, I will make thee.] See on Obadiah 1:2, whence Jeremiah took this, and more besides, or else Obadiah from him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
(15) Among the heathen.—Better here, as no marked contrast with Israel is intended, among the nations.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:15
7–22 (= LXX. Ch. Jeremiah 29:8-23). Prophecy against Edom The fact that there is a great similarity with Obadiah (Jeremiah 49:7; Jeremiah 49:9-10 a, and 14–16 corresponding respectively with Obadiah 1:8; Obadiah 1:5 f., 1–4) raises a difficult question as to the origin of the passages common to the two prophecies. The two main views are as follows: (a) that both are based on an older prophecy, Ob. preserving a more original form (so Dr., G. A. Smith, and others), and (b) that Ob.’s original work consisted of his Jeremiah 49:1-5; Jeremiah 49:7; Jeremiah 49:10-11; Jeremiah 49:13-15 b, and was not a prophecy of coming ruin, but a description of it as already existent (so Wellhausen, followed by Gi., Du., Co. and others). Ob., as it stands, is evidently (see Jeremiah 49:10 ff.) subsequent to the fall of Jerusalem (b.c. 586). From what we have said above, it follows that the corresponding parts of this section are later, either as an addition to a genuine Jeremianic utterance of the fourth year of Jehoiakim (see introd. note on chs. 46–51), or as forming a part of the section which is wholly post-exilic; the former of these two hypotheses being on the whole preferable. Co. points out the skill with which (on the former hypothesis) the incorporator of the Ob. passages avoided all references (so Obadiah 1:10 ff.) to the overthrow of Jerusalem.
The expansion in later times of a Jeremianic prophecy against Edom is a priori likely for reasons similar to those mentioned in introd. note to Jeremiah 48:1-10. The bitterness of the tone in which Edom is addressed finds parallels in Lamentations 4:21, as also in Psalms 137:7; Ezekiel 25:12-14; Ezekiel 35:15; Obadiah 1:10-16, and is no doubt based upon a sense of the closeness of the tie of kinship between Edom and Israel. The contents of the section may be summarized as follows. (i) Jeremiah 49:7-12. Have the prudent of Teman lost their wisdom? Flee into hiding from coming troubles, ye people of Dedan. Ye shall be utterly despoiled. Leave to Jehovah the charge of your widows and orphans. Ye shall yourselves assuredly drink the wine of destruction. (ii) Jeremiah 49:13-22.
Bozrah and the other cities shall be laid waste. The nations are summoned to fight against her. She shall be held in contempt, though erst so proud. She shall be brought down from her loftiness and jeered at, overthrown and without inhabitant as were Sodom and Gomorrah. The foe as a lion shall drive her away. Such is Jehovah’s purpose. The far-reaching sound of her fall shall make the earth to tremble. At the swoop of the enemy the anguish of Edom shall be great. The affinity which existed between the two nations made the unnatural exultation of Edom over the fallen fortunes of the Jews most offensive. See, in addition to the above passages, Amos 1:11, and for an apparent reference to the fulfilment of this prophecy against Edom, Malachi 1:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:15
15. Heathen — The nations.
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:15
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Two Roads Two Destinies 08 Ireland st.chapel by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal experience of meeting an old teacher and having a reunion in a crowded restaurant. He then transitions to discussing the we |
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Judgment Prepared in the Ungodly I by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Obadiah and provides an outline of its content. The sermon begins by discussing the judgment prepared for the ungodly, specifica |
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Homily 12 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of living a life separate from the ways of the world, urging believers to walk in the path of God and not in the vanity of their minds lik |
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Psalm 53 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the prevalence of wickedness in the world, emphasizing the folly of denying God's existence and the inherent corruption in those who reject Him. He highlig |
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The Power of God's Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and experiencing His glory. He leads the congregation in a prayer of surrender and asks the Holy Sp |
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The Man God Tore Apart by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep sorrow and concern for the state of the nation. He emphasizes that God's mercy and patience are running out, as they have crucified Jesu |
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Grace to the Humble (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility before God, highlighting that God gives grace to the humble and exalts those who submit to His mighty hand. It contrasts Old Testa |