Jeremiah 49:21 Meaning and Explanation
“The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise thereof was heard in the Red sea.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Edom's fall creates such shock and noise that the whole region hears of it, even to the Red Sea.
The Context of Jeremiah 49:21
The devastation of Edom reverberates across the earth and is heard everywhere.
What Does Jeremiah 49:21 Mean?
'The earth is moved' conveys the seismic impact of Edom's collapse—not literal earthquakes, but the shaking effect on the political and social landscape. The 'noise of their fall' is the clamor of destruction, the sound of a mighty nation brought down.
The noise travels to the Red Sea, likely a poetic way of indicating that news of Edom's destruction spreads across the entire known world. Distance emphasizes how momentous and widely known this judgment becomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 49:21
What does Jeremiah 49:21 mean?
Edom's fall creates such shock and noise that the whole region hears of it, even to the Red Sea.
What is the context of Jeremiah 49:21?
The devastation of Edom reverberates across the earth and is heard everywhere.