Jeremiah 49:38
What does Jeremiah 49:38 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 49:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will put the seat of my power in Elam, and in Elam I will put an end to kings and rulers, says the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I have set My throne in Elam, And I have destroyed thence King and princes--an affirmation of Jehovah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And I will set my throne in Elam, and destroy kings and princes from thence, saith the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith Jehovah.
Context
v.37And I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life; and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith Jehovah; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:
v.38This passage
v.39But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith Jehovah.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 7:9
I beheld till thrones were placed, and one that was ancient of days did sit: his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and the wheels thereof burning fire.
- Jeremiah 43:10
and say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.
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