Jeremiah 49:6
Jeremiah 49:6 in Multiple Translations
Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity, ” declares the LORD.
And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.
But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith Jehovah.
But after these things, I will let the fate of the children of Ammon be changed, says the Lord.
However, later on I will bring you Ammonites back from exile, declares the Lord.
And afterward I will bring againe the captiuitie of the children of Ammon.
And after this I turn back the captivity of the sons of Ammon, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
“But afterward I will reverse the captivity of the children of Ammon,” says the LORD.
And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.
And afterwards I will cause the captives of the children of Ammon to return, saith the Lord.
But some day I will enable the Ammon people-group to return to their land. That will surely happen, because I, Yahweh, have said it.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 49:6
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Jeremiah 49:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַחֲרֵי
כֵ֗ן
אָשִׁ֛יב
אֶת
שְׁב֥וּת
בְּנֵֽי
עַמּ֖וֹן
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
וְ/אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep
כֵ֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Adv
אָשִׁ֛יב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁב֥וּת
shᵉbûwth
H7622
captivity
N-fs
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עַמּ֖וֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
Ammon
N-proper
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:6
וְ/אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
כֵ֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
אָשִׁ֛יב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שְׁב֥וּת
shᵉbûwth
H7622
"captivity"
N-fs
This word refers to captivity or being held prisoner. It appears in 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:15, describing the Babylonian exile. The KJV translates it as 'captive' or 'captivity'.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 2) defeat, reversed fortunes
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity). See also: Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 33:26; Psalms 14:7.
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַמּ֖וֹן
ʻAmmôwn
H5983
"Ammon"
N-proper
Ammon refers to a son of Lot and his descendants, who lived in Transjordan. The Ammonites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct people. They appear in the book of Genesis and are also referenced in the history of the Israelites.
Definition: § Ammon = "tribal" a people dwelling in Transjordan descended from Lot through Ben-ammi
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: Ammon, Ammonites. See also: Genesis 19:38; 2 Samuel 11:1; Psalms 83:8.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:6
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- Jeremiah 49:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:6
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:6
Context — Judgment on the Ammonites
4Why do you boast of your valleys— your valleys so fruitful, O faithless daughter? You trust in your riches and say, ‘Who can come against me?’
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? 8Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 49:39 | “Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity, ” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 48:47 | Yet in the latter days I will restore Moab from captivity, ” declares the LORD. Here ends the judgment on Moab. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 16:53 | But I will restore Sodom and her daughters from captivity, as well as Samaria and her daughters. And I will restore you along with them. |
| 4 | Isaiah 23:18 | Yet her profits and wages will be set apart to the LORD; they will not be stored or saved, for her profit will go to those who live before the LORD, for abundant food and fine clothing. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 46:26 | I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Isaiah 19:18–23 | In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to the LORD of Hosts. One of them will be called the City of the Sun. In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD near her border. It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of Hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, He will send them a savior and defender to rescue them. The LORD will make Himself known to Egypt, and on that day Egypt will acknowledge the LORD. They will worship with sacrifices and offerings; they will make vows to the LORD and fulfill them. And the LORD will strike Egypt with a plague; He will strike them but heal them. They will turn to the LORD, and He will hear their prayers and heal them. In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. |
Jeremiah 49:6 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 49:6, tells us that even though the Ammonites will face judgment, God will one day bring them back to their homeland. This shows us that God is a God of second chances and restoration, just like He promises to restore Israel in Deuteronomy 30:3. It reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God can bring us back and make us whole again, as seen in Joel 2:25. We can trust in His promise of restoration and wait patiently on Him, knowing that He is faithful and merciful, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Ammonites to be restored from captivity?
This verse refers to God's promise to bring the Ammonites back to their homeland after a period of exile, as seen in Jeremiah 49:6, similar to His promise to restore Israel in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21.
Why would God restore the Ammonites, given their history of rebellion against Him?
God's restoration of the Ammonites demonstrates His mercy and faithfulness, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23, where it says His mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of judgment on various nations?
This verse serves as a reminder that even in the midst of judgment, God is a God of restoration and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 49:6, and this theme is woven throughout the Bible, including in verses like Isaiah 61:4 and Amos 9:14.
What can we learn from God's promise to restore the Ammonites?
We can learn about God's character, specifically His mercy, faithfulness, and sovereignty, as demonstrated in Jeremiah 49:6 and reinforced in Psalm 103:8 and Romans 11:25-26.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart towards those who have been in captivity, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's promise of restoration, just as the Ammonites were promised restoration in Jeremiah 49:6?
- How does this verse encourage me to pray for those who are currently in spiritual or physical captivity, and what role can I play in bringing hope to them?
- What does this verse teach me about God's timing and plan for restoration, and how can I wait patiently on Him, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:6
And afterwards I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the Lord.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:6
And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. I will bring again the captivity of ... Ammon. (Compare Jeremiah 48:47, as to Moab).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
Such a promise we read of , concerning Moab, but when this was fulfilled the Scripture saith not. Josephus tells us something; but it is rather thought to refer to the conversion of some of the Ammonites as well as other heathens unto Christ.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
Jeremiah 49:6 And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.Ver. 6. I will bring again the captivity.] Then, when Christ shall come, the Gentiles also shall be freed from the tyranny of sin, and terror of hell.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
(5, 6) I will bring a fear upon thee . . .—As in the case of Moab, there is the doom of exile for Ammon also, but the sentence of punishment is tempered with mercy, and there is to be a return from the seemingly hopeless captivity.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
Verse 6. Afterward I will bring again] The Ammonites are supposed to have returned with the Moabites and Israelites, on permission given by the edict of Cyrus.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:6
6. But afterward] Cp. Jeremiah 48:47.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:6
In 1 Macc. 5:6, 7, the Ammonites appear again as a powerful nation.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:6
6. Afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon — They shall not be utterly exterminated; but again their fortunes shall revive, as in the case of Moab, Jeremiah 48:47.
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:6
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Sodom's Sister by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing his initial desire to bring a cheerful and uplifting message, but instead finds himself drawn to the 16th chapter of Ezekiel. He em |
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The Consecration of Earth's Gold and Silver. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the future glory of the Church and the significance of consecrating earthly wealth to Christ. He reflects on the transformation of Tyre from a prosperous |
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Mid South Conference 1978-02 Fellowship in the Gospel by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of fellowship in the gospel and how it is initiated by God Himself. He emphasizes the need for believers to actively share the |