Jeremiah 49:37 Meaning and Explanation
“For 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 the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:”
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Read Full Chapter →God will terrify Elam before their enemies and pursuer, unleashing wrath and the sword until they are destroyed.
The Context of Jeremiah 49:37
God will terrify Elam, unleash His wrath, and pursue them with the sword until they are destroyed.
What Does Jeremiah 49:37 Mean?
'Dismayed before their enemies' means Elam will be gripped by fear in the presence of those seeking to kill them. Loss of courage ensures military defeat. The enemies chasing them are relentless ('them that seek their life'), and Elam has no means to escape or resist.
'My fierce anger' and 'I will send the sword' attribute the violence directly to God's wrath. The sword continuing 'till I have consumed them' conveys that killing is systematic and thorough—not accidental but intentional divine judgment resulting in complete destruction.
Jeremiah 49:37 in the Original Language
fierce anger (חָרוֹן אַף charon af) — literally 'burning of nose'; an idiom for intense divine wrath.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 49:37
What does Jeremiah 49:37 mean?
God will terrify Elam before their enemies and pursuer, unleashing wrath and the sword until they are destroyed.
What is the context of Jeremiah 49:37?
God will terrify Elam, unleash His wrath, and pursue them with the sword until they are destroyed.