Jeremiah 49:5
Jeremiah 49:5 in Multiple Translations
Behold, I am about to bring terror upon you, declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, from all those around you. You will each be driven headlong, with no one to regather the fugitives.
Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts, from all those that be about thee; and ye shall be driven out every man right forth; and none shall gather up him that wandereth.
Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, from all that are round about thee; and ye shall be driven out every man right forth, and there shall be none to gather together the fugitives.
See, I will send fear on you, says the Lord, the Lord of armies, from those who are round you on every side; you will be forced out, every man straight before him, and there will be no one to get together the wanderers.
Watch out! I'm going to bring the surrounding nations to terrorize you, declares the Lord God Almighty. You will all be driven out and scattered, and no one will be able to gather you refugees together again.
Beholde, I will bring a feare vpon thee, sayth the Lord God of hostes, of all those that be about thee, and ye shalbe scattered euery man right foorth, and none shall gather him that fleeth.
Lo, I am bringing in upon thee a fear, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah of Hosts, From all round about thee, And ye have been driven out each before it, And there is no gatherer of the wandering.
Behold, I will bring a terror on you,” says the Lord, GOD of Armies, “from all who are around you. All of you will be driven completely out, and there will be no one to gather together the fugitives.
Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts, from all those that are about thee; and ye shall be driven out every man right forth; and none shall gather up him that wandereth.
Behold I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord God of hosts, from all that are round about thee: and you shall be scattered every one out of one another’s sight, neither shall there be any to gather together them that flee.
But listen to this: 'I, the Commander of the armies of angels, will cause you to become terrified. You will all be forced to flee to other countries, and no one will be able to bring you together again.'
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:5
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:5
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 49:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:5
Context — Judgment on the Ammonites
5Behold, I am about to bring terror upon you, declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, from all those around you. You will each be driven headlong, with no one to regather the fugitives.
6Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity, ” declares the LORD. 7Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 46:5 | Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 49:29 | They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ |
| 3 | Jeremiah 15:8 | I will make their widows more numerous than the sand of the sea. I will bring a destroyer at noon against the mothers of young men. I will suddenly bring upon them anguish and dismay. |
| 4 | Job 15:21 | Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. |
| 5 | Isaiah 16:3 | “Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. |
| 6 | Joshua 2:9 | and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 7:6–7 | For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 19:7 | 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.’” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 48:41–44 | Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD. Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. |
| 10 | Obadiah 1:12–14 | But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster. Nor should you stand at the crossroads to cut off their fugitives, nor deliver up their survivors in the day of their distress. |
Jeremiah 49:5 Summary
This verse is saying that God is going to bring fear and terror to the Ammonites because of their sin and rebellion against Him. They thought they were safe because of their wealth and power, but God is going to show them that He is the one in control, as we see in Jeremiah 49:4 and Psalm 33:16-17. Even though God judges sin, He also offers restoration and mercy to those who repent, as seen in Jeremiah 49:6 and Luke 15:11-24. This reminds us to trust in God alone and not in our own strength or riches, because He is the only one who can truly save us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Lord GOD of Hosts bringing terror upon the Ammonites?
The Lord GOD of Hosts is a title that emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, as seen in Jeremiah 49:5, and His bringing terror upon the Ammonites is a demonstration of His judgment against their sin and rebellion, similar to what is described in Jeremiah 25:15-16 and Isaiah 13:11.
Why will the Ammonites be driven headlong with no one to regather the fugitives?
The Ammonites will be driven headlong because of their faithlessness and trust in their own riches, as mentioned in Jeremiah 49:4, and they will have no one to regather the fugitives because God will be the one executing the judgment, as stated in Jeremiah 49:5, and there will be no human power able to intervene or reverse it, much like the judgment described in Deuteronomy 32:39.
Is this verse only applicable to the Ammonites or does it have a broader application?
While Jeremiah 49:5 is specifically addressed to the Ammonites, the principles of God's judgment against sin and faithlessness are universal and can be applied to all nations and individuals, as seen in Romans 2:1-11 and Revelation 20:12-15.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's mercy and restoration?
Although Jeremiah 49:5 speaks of God's judgment, the next verse, Jeremiah 49:6, mentions the restoration of the Ammonites from captivity, highlighting that God's judgment is not the final word, but rather a call to repentance and a precursor to restoration, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:22-32.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which I trust in my own strength and riches, rather than in God, and how can I repent of this faithlessness?
- In what ways can I be driven headlong by my own sinful desires and how can I seek God's help to overcome them?
- How can I balance the concept of God's judgment with His mercy and love, and what does this mean for my own life and relationships?
- What are the valleys or strongholds in my life where I feel secure, but may actually be vulnerable to God's judgment, and how can I surrender these areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:5
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:5
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:5
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"The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander | In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 16-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of hindrances and the revelation of the man of sin. He references Revelation chapter 4, where he sees the church being taken up i |
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Rahab: Holy or Hypocrite - Hebrews 11:31 by Jon Courson | Jon Courson delves into Hebrews 11, known as God's Hall of Faith, highlighting the surprising inclusions and exclusions. He focuses on Rahab, the only woman in the Hall of Faith be |
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When God Says "Trust Me," He Means It! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness throughout history, illustrating how He has met the needs of His people, from providing manna in the wilderness to miraculo |
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An Example of God’s Purpose in Our Taking Spoils by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the spiritual warfare faced by David when the Amalekites attacked Ziklag, illustrating that such attacks are aimed at undermining God's eternal purpose. |




