Jeremiah 49:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Invaders will seize all of Kedar's portable wealth—livestock, tents, goods—leaving inhabitants in terror.
The Context of Jeremiah 49:29
Invaders will systematically plunder all portable wealth from Kedar and Hazor.
What Does Jeremiah 49:29 Mean?
The list of what will be taken emphasizes total material loss. Tents, flocks, curtains (tent linings), vessels (containers, valuables), and camels—all the wealth of a pastoral/nomadic people. These are not fixed assets but portable goods that define their livelihood and identity.
'They shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side'—the inhabitants cry out to one another in panic. Encirclement and terror precede actual killing. The psychological dimensions of conquest (desperation, isolation) are as devastating as material loss.
Jeremiah 49:29 in the Original Language
tents (אָהֳלֵיהֶם aholaim) — the dwellings of nomadic/pastoral peoples; taking tents means destroying homes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 49:29
What does Jeremiah 49:29 mean?
Invaders will seize all of Kedar's portable wealth—livestock, tents, goods—leaving inhabitants in terror.
What is the context of Jeremiah 49:29?
Invaders will systematically plunder all portable wealth from Kedar and Hazor.