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Jeremiah 49:15

What does Jeremiah 49:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Jeremiah 49:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For see, I have made you small among the nations, looked down on by men.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For, lo, little I have made thee among nations, Despised among men.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For behold I have made thee a little one among the nations, despicable among men.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For behold, I have made thee small among the nations, despised among men.

Context

v.14I have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

v.15This passage

v.16As for thy terribleness, the pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 2:7

    Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

  • 1 Samuel 2:30

    Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

  • Obadiah 1:2

    Behold, I have made thee small among the nations: thou art greatly despised.

  • Psalms 53:5

    There were they in great fear, where no fear was; For God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: Thou hast put them to shame, because God hath rejected them.

  • Luke 1:51

    He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

  • Micah 7:10

    Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see my desire upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.

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