Jeremiah 49:36

Jeremiah 49:36 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

American Standard Version ASV

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I will send on Elam four winds from the four quarters of heaven, driving them out to all those winds; there will be no nation into which the wanderers from Elam do not come.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will bring winds from all directions to attack Elam, and I will scatter them in all directions. There won't be a nation that doesn't have some of Elam's exiles.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And vpon Elam I will bring the foure windes from the foure quarters of heauen, and will scatter them towardes all these windes, and there shall bee no nation, whither the fugitiues of Elam shall not come.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I have brought in to Elam four winds, From the four ends of the heavens, And have scattered them to all these winds, And there is no nation whither outcasts of Elam come not in.

World English Bible WEB

I will bring on Elam the four winds from the four quarters of the sky, and will scatter them toward all those winds. There will be no nation where the outcasts of Elam will not come.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them towards all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I will bring upon Elam the four winds from the fear quarters of heaven: and I will scatter them into all these winds: and there shall be no nation, to which the fugitives of Elam shall not come.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will bring their enemies from all directions [IDM, DOU], and they will scatter the people of Elam in all directions. The people of Elam will be exiled to every nation on the earth [LIT, HYP].

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Jeremiah 49:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הֵבֵאתִ֨י אֶל עֵילָ֜ם אַרְבַּ֣ע רוּח֗וֹת מֵֽ/אַרְבַּע֙ קְצ֣וֹת הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם וְ/זֵ֣רִתִ֔י/ם לְ/כֹ֖ל הָ/רֻח֣וֹת הָ/אֵ֑לֶּה וְ/לֹֽא יִהְיֶ֣ה הַ/גּ֔וֹי אֲשֶׁ֛ר לֹֽא יָב֥וֹא שָׁ֖ם נִדְּחֵ֥י עולם עֵילָֽם

וְ/הֵבֵאתִ֨י bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

עֵילָ֜ם ʻÊylâm H5867 Elam N-proper

אַרְבַּ֣ע ʼarbaʻ H702 four Adj

רוּח֗וֹת rûwach H7307 spirit N-cp

מֵֽ/אַרְבַּע֙ ʼarbaʻ H702 four Prep | Adj

קְצ֣וֹת qâtsâh H7098 end N-cp

הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם shâmayim H8064 heaven Art | N-mp

וְ/זֵ֣רִתִ֔י/ם zârâh H2219 to scatter Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff

לְ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

הָ/רֻח֣וֹת rûwach H7307 spirit Art | N-cp

הָ/אֵ֑לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Art | Pron

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

יִהְיֶ֣ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

הַ/גּ֔וֹי gôwy H1471 Gentile Art | N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֛ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

יָב֥וֹא bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

שָׁ֖ם shâm H8033 there Adv

נִדְּחֵ֥י nâdach H5080 to banish V-Niphal-Inf-c

עולם ʻÊylâm H5867 Elam N-ms

עֵילָֽם ʻÊylâm H5867 Elam N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:36

וְ/הֵבֵאתִ֨י bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

עֵילָ֜ם ʻÊylâm H5867 "Elam" N-proper

Elam refers to a son of Shem and his descendants, as well as a region, first mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name means eternity. Elam is also the name of several Israelites, including one mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.

Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.

אַרְבַּ֣ע ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

רוּח֗וֹת rûwach H7307 "spirit" N-cp

In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.

Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.

מֵֽ/אַרְבַּע֙ ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Prep | Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

קְצ֣וֹת qâtsâh H7098 "end" N-cp

In the book of Isaiah, this word means the end or termination of something. It can also refer to a corner or edge of a territory. This word is used to describe the limits of God's creation.

Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end 1b) from the whole of, from among (of what is included between extremities)

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: coast, corner, (selv-) edge, lowest, (uttermost) participle See also: Exodus 25:18; Exodus 39:18; Psalms 19:7.

הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם shâmayim H8064 "heaven" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)

Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.

וְ/זֵ֣רִתִ֔י/ם zârâh H2219 "to scatter" Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff

This Hebrew verb means to scatter or toss something about, and can also imply diffusing or winnowing. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including the books of Psalms and Isaiah. The word has different meanings based on context, such as casting away or spreading out.

Definition: 1) to scatter, fan, cast away, winnow, disperse, compass, spread, be scattered, be dispersed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to scatter 1a2) to fan, winnow 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be dispersed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to scatter, disperse (intensive of Qal) 1c2) to winnow, sift 1d) (Pual) to be scattered, be spread out

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cast away, compass, disperse, fan, scatter (away), spread, strew, winnow. See also: Exodus 32:20; Jeremiah 49:32; Psalms 44:12.

לְ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

הָ/רֻח֣וֹת rûwach H7307 "spirit" Art | N-cp

In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.

הָ/אֵ֑לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Art | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

יִהְיֶ֣ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

הַ/גּ֔וֹי gôwy H1471 "Gentile" Art | N-ms

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.

אֲשֶׁ֛ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

יָב֥וֹא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

שָׁ֖ם shâm H8033 "there" Adv

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

נִדְּחֵ֥י nâdach H5080 "to banish" V-Niphal-Inf-c

To banish or drive away, used in various contexts, such as expelling someone from a community, as seen in the story of David and Absalom.

Definition: 1) to impel, thrust, drive away, banish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to impel 1a2) to thrust away, banish 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be impelled 1b2) to be thrust out, be banished 1b2a) banished, outcast (participle) 1b3) to be driven away 1b4) to be thrust away, thrust aside 1c) (Pual) to be thrust into 1c1) thrust (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to thrust, move, impel 1d2) to thrust out, banish 1d3) to thrust away, thrust aside 1e) (Hophal) to be chased, be hunted 1e1) chased, hunted (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw. See also: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 27:13; Psalms 5:11.

עולם ʻÊylâm H5867 "Elam" N-ms

Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.

עֵילָֽם ʻÊylâm H5867 "Elam" N-ms

Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:36

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Context — Judgment on Elam

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. 35This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.

36I 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.

37So I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who seek their lives. I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger,” declares the LORD. “I will send out the sword after them until I finish them off. 38I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 49:32	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.
2	Revelation 7:1	After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back its four winds so that no wind would blow on land or sea or on any tree.
3	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.’
4	Amos 9:9	“For surely I will give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve; but not a pebble will reach the ground.
5	Daniel 8:8	Thus the goat became very great, but at the height of his power, his large horn was broken off, and four prominent horns came up in its place, pointing toward the four winds of heaven.
6	Jeremiah 30:17	But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.”
7	Isaiah 56:8	Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.”
8	Isaiah 27:13	And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.
9	Deuteronomy 28:25	The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth.
10	Psalms 147:2	The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.

Jeremiah 49:36 Summary

Jeremiah 49:36 means that God is in control and will judge the nation of Elam by scattering its people to all directions, much like He did with other nations in the past, as seen in Genesis 11:9. This verse reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and people, and we should trust in His goodness and wisdom, as stated in Psalm 135:6. Just like the Elamites, we can face God's judgment if we disobey Him, but we can also experience His love and mercy if we turn to Him, as seen in John 3:16. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have peace and hope, even in uncertain times, knowing that He is always in control, as declared in Daniel 4:35.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'bring the four winds against Elam' in Jeremiah 49:36?

This phrase is a metaphor for God's judgment and scattering of the Elamites to all directions, much like He scattered the nations at the tower of Babel in Genesis 11:9, and as He warned in Deuteronomy 28:64 that disobedience would lead to scattering among the nations.

Why would God scatter the Elamites to all nations?

God's scattering of the Elamites is a form of judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 49:36, similar to His judgment on Israel in Ezekiel 22:15, where He scattered them among the nations due to their disobedience and idolatry.

Is this verse still relevant today?

Although Jeremiah 49:36 was spoken specifically to Elam, its principles about God's judgment and scattering due to disobedience are still relevant, as seen in Luke 21:24, where Jesus talks about the scattering of Jerusalem and the times of the Gentiles.

How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty?

Jeremiah 49:36 demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations, including Elam, as He declares His power to scatter them to all winds, emphasizing His control over human events, as stated in Daniel 4:35 and Psalm 135:6.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the concept of God's sovereignty in my own life, especially when facing challenges or uncertainties?
How can I balance the understanding of God's judgment with His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 49:36 and other scriptures like John 3:16?
In what ways can I be a witness to others, like the scattered Elamites, who may be far from God, and share the message of salvation with them?
What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's sovereignty, trusting in His goodness and wisdom, as seen in Romans 11:33-36?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:36

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven,.... The Targum interprets it the four kingdoms; see Daniel 7:2.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:36

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:36

The prophet threateneth the destruction of the Persians by a confederacy of enemies, suppose Babylonians, Medes, &c., which should assault them on all sides, as when the wind blows at the same time from all quarters, which causeth a whirlwind, which driveth the dust every way hither and thither, so he saith the Persians should be scattered into all nations.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:36

Jeremiah 49:36 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.Ver. 36. And upon Elam will I bring the four winds,] i.e., Great concussions, enemies on all sides, Scythians and Sarmatians especially out of the north. Calvin thinks this prophecy was fulfilled after Alexander’ s death, when his captains strove most fiercely for the kingdoms of the earth which he had subdued.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:36

(36) Upon Elam will I bring the four winds . . .—The words reproduce those of Jer 49:32 as to the extent of the dispersion, but there is an added circumstance of terror in the picture of destruction. The “four winds” whirling round as in a cyclone are to be the instruments of destruction. The imagery of the threshing-floor seems once more brought before us, and the Elamites are as the chaff which the winds, in such a tempest, carry off in all directions.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:36

Verse 36. Will I bring the four winds] Nebuchadnezzar and his armies, gathered out of different provinces, and attacking this people at all points in the same time. There shall be no nation, &c.] They shall be scattered through the one hundred and twenty-seven provinces of which the Babylonish empire is composed.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:36

36. Co. with considerable probability holds this v. to be the work of a supplementer, as being an interruption to the order of thought (when compared with the succeeding v.) and as suggested by Ezekiel 5:10; Ezekiel 5:12; Ezekiel 12:14, and also by Ezekiel 37:9.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:36

In a whirlwind violent gales seem to blow from every quarter, and whatever is exposed to their fury they scatter over the whole country. With similar violence the whole nation of Elam shall be dispersed far and wide.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:36

36. Four winds from the four quarters — Truthful description of a terrific storm, which, in its destructive fury, seems to come from all quarters at once.

Sermons on Jeremiah 49:36

	Sermon	Description
	(Revelation - Part 12): Who Are the 144,000 by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the imagery of four angels standing on the four corners of the earth as described in the book of Revelation. He addresses the criticism that
	(Fury of Fire) 12 - the Mark of God or the Mark of the Beast by Milton Green	In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of shepherds in the church who are not fulfilling their role of feeding the flock. He emphasizes the importance of practicing the t
	(Revelation) Visions and Voices Part 1 by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the first five verses of Revelation chapter 7. He mentions a previous chapter, chapter 7, which describes the four angels holding back the w
	(Revelation) God Allowing Persecution on Earth by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Revelation chapter 7. He explains that this chapter is meant to explain certain things to the listeners. The preacher mentions that the four
	(Happenings Ahead) the Resurrection of the Belivers Body by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses a passage from the Bible, specifically verse one of chapter seven. The passage describes the vision of four angels standing on the four corne
	How to Face the Last Days Without Fear - Part 3 by Derek Prince	This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the symbolism of the four horses in the book of Revelation, highlighting themes of judgment, ethnic conflict, shortage, and famine. It empha
	The Apocalypse - Revelation 7 by Steve Gallagher	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Revelation 7 and discusses the different viewpoints and interpretations of the chapter. The sermon begins by explaining three belief systems