Jeremiah 49:32
Jeremiah 49:32 in Multiple Translations
Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD.
And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD.
And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith Jehovah.
And their camels will be taken from them by force, and their great herds will come into the hands of their attackers: those who have the ends of their hair cut I will send in flight to all the winds; and I will send their fate on them from every side, says the Lord.
Their camels and large herds will be plunder for you. I will scatter them everywhere, these desert people who trim their hair on the sides of their heads. I will bring disaster down on them from all directions, declares the Lord.
And their camels shall be a bootie, and the multitude of their cattel a spoile, and I will scatter them into all windes, and to the vtmost corners, and I will bring their destruction from al the sides thereof, sayeth the Lord.
And their camels have been for a prey, And the multitude of their cattle for a spoil, And I have scattered them to every wind, Who cut off the corner [of the beard], And from all its passages I bring in their calamity, An affirmation of Jehovah.
Their camels will be a booty, and the multitude of their livestock a plunder. I will scatter to all winds those who have the corners of their beards cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them,” says the LORD.
And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides of it, saith the LORD.
And their camels shall be for a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle for a booty, and I will scatter into every wind them that have their hair cut round, and I will bring destruction upon them from I all their confines, saith the Lord.
Your troops will seize their camels and other livestock. I will scatter in every direction [IDM] those people who live in remote places (OR, who cut their hair short). I will cause them to experience disasters from every direction.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:32
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:32
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
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- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:32
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Context — Judgment on Kedar and Hazor
32Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD.
33“Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.” 34This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 9:26 | Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 25:23 | Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; |
| 3 | Jeremiah 49:36 | I will bring the four winds against Elam from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. There will not be a nation to which Elam’s exiles will not go. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 5:10 | As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.’ |
| 5 | Ezekiel 12:14–15 | And I will scatter to every wind all the attendants around him and all his troops, and I will draw a sword to chase after them. And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:64 | Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 5:12 | A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. |
Jeremiah 49:32 Summary
[This verse is saying that God is going to take away the things that the people of Hazor are trusting in, like their camels and herds, and He is going to scatter them because of their pagan practices. This is a reminder that God is sovereign and will judge those who rebel against Him, as seen in Jeremiah 25:12. We can learn from this verse to trust in God alone, and not in our own strength or possessions, just like it says in Psalms 20:7. By putting our trust in God, we can avoid the kind of judgment that the people of Hazor faced.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that their camels will become plunder and their large herds will be spoil?
This means that the people's valuable possessions, such as camels and herds, will be taken away from them as a form of judgment, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:31, where it says that the Israelites' enemies will seize their livestock and leave them nothing.
Who are the people that shave their temples, and why are they being scattered?
The people who shave their temples are likely a group of people who have adopted a pagan practice, and God is scattering them as a form of judgment, as seen in Leviticus 21:5, where priests are forbidden from shaving their heads as a sign of mourning or pagan ritual.
What does it mean that God will bring calamity on them from all sides?
This means that God will surround them with troubles and difficulties, leaving them no escape, much like what is described in Psalms 107:11, where it says that those who rebel against God's commands will be surrounded by darkness and gloom.
Is this verse still relevant today, or was it only meant for the original audience?
While this verse was originally spoken to the people of Hazor, its principles of God's judgment and sovereignty are still relevant today, as seen in Romans 11:22, where it says that God's kindness and severity are both part of His character.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be trusting in my own strength and possessions, rather than in God's sovereignty?
- How can I apply the principle of God's judgment on pagan practices to my own life, and what things may be leading me away from God?
- What does it mean to be 'scattered to the wind', and how can I avoid this kind of judgment in my own life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the midst of difficulties and troubles?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:32
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:32
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:32
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:32
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:32
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:32
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We Shall Learn to Sing of Judgment and Mercy. by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual attributes of God's holiness: His righteousness and His love, which are revealed through judgment and mercy. He explains that true knowledge of Go |
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Holl-07 Israel's Final Chastisement by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the experience of the Messiah, who was despised and rejected by men. He emphasizes that the Jewish people, who are called to be a light to the |
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Nehemiah #1: Chapter 1, Rebuilding the Wall by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the burden that Nehemiah carried as the cup-bearer to the king. Despite his inner turmoil, Nehemiah had to maintain a joyful appearance before |
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Lukewarm No More - Part 13 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life of an evangelist named Roy Hesham who was transformed by the East African revival in the 50s and 60s. The revival emphasized personal |
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A Model Prayer of Intercession by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the characteristics of intercessory prayer as demonstrated by Nehemiah, highlighting the importance of anguish, knowledge of God, persistence, vicarious |
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The Jew, the Gentile, and the Church of God by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the distinct roles and relationships of Israel, the church, and the Gentiles as outlined in the Bible. He highlights the unique promises, histories, and d |






