Jeremiah 49:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Livestock becomes war booty, and Hazor's people are scattered in all directions under attack from all sides.
The Context of Jeremiah 49:32
Hazor's livestock will be plundered and its people scattered and hunted.
What Does Jeremiah 49:32 Mean?
Camels and cattle are the wealth of pastoral peoples—not luxuries but the basis of survival and trade. Confiscation of livestock means economic collapse and enslavement of the surviving population. The detail underscores the completeness of loss.
'Scatter into all winds' depicts forced diaspora and displacement. The phrase 'in the utmost corners' suggests that even those fleeing to remote refuges will be hunted down. 'Calamity from all sides' reiterates encirclement—no escape is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 49:32
What does Jeremiah 49:32 mean?
Livestock becomes war booty, and Hazor's people are scattered in all directions under attack from all sides.
What is the context of Jeremiah 49:32?
Hazor's livestock will be plundered and its people scattered and hunted.