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Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, The foremost of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of armies says: ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8216Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold (listen carefully), I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest [weapon] of their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: I am about to shatter Elam’s bow, the source of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: I am about to shatter Elam&#8217s bow, the source of their might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam; the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: I'm going to break the bows of Elam's archers, the most important weapon of their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "I will kill all the archers who have made Elam so powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Look, I'm going to break the bow of Elam, the finest of their troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?Behold, I will shatter Elam?s bow, the mainstay of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD who rules over all said, "I will kill all the archers of Elam, who are the chief source of her military might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Look, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Yahweh of Armies says: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Thus said YHWH of Hosts: Behold, I am breaking the bow of Elam, "" The beginning of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am breaking the bow of Elam, The beginning of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus said Jehovah of armies, Behold me breaking the bow of Elam the beginning of their strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will break the bow of Elam, and their chief strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Look! I will break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am going to break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: “Behold, I break the bow of Eilam, the Chief of their might<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam The chief of their might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord, The bow of Aelam is broken, <i>even</i> the chief of their power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=15151" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/49.htm">The Judgment on Elam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34</span>This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: šō·ḇêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">I will shatter</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5867.htm" title="5867: ‘ê·lām (N-proper-fs) -- Or mowlam; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites.">Elam’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: qe·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris.">bow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the mainstay</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: gə·ḇū·rā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">of their might.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>I will bring the four winds against Elam from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. There will not be a nation to which Elam’s exiles will not go.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm">Isaiah 22:6</a></span><br />Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26-27</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Isaiah 13:17-18</a></span><br />Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">2 Kings 24:1-2</a></span><br />During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-25.htm">Isaiah 41:25</a></span><br />I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-14.htm">Ezekiel 25:14</a></span><br />I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Isaiah 21:2</a></span><br />A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a></span><br />I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">2 Kings 24:10-16</a></span><br />At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. / Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-5.htm">Isaiah 13:5</a></span><br />They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a></span><br />Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Isaiah 21:9</a></span><br />Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Isaiah 13:17</a></span><br />Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a></span><br />who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus said the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.</p><p class="hdg">break</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/50-14.htm">Jeremiah 50:14,29</a></b></br> Put yourselves in array against Babylon round about: all ye that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath sinned against the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Jeremiah 51:56</a></b></br> Because the spoiler is come upon her, <i>even</i> upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Psalm 46:9</a></b></br> He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/49-26.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-12.htm">Break</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-4.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-39.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-15.htm">Finest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-26.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/50-18.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-19.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-14.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-26.htm">Break</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-59.htm">Breaking</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-2.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-36.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Finest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-18.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-30.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-1.htm">The judgment of the Ammonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-6.htm">Their restoration</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">The judgment of Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">of Damascus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">of Kedar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-30.htm">of Hazor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm">and of Elam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-39.htm">The restoration of Elam</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This title is frequently used in the Old Testament to convey God's supreme power and sovereignty (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a>, <a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7</a>).<p><b>Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow:</b><br>Elam was an ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. The bow symbolizes military strength and prowess, as Elam was known for its skilled archers. The shattering of the bow indicates a decisive divine intervention that would render Elam's military capabilities ineffective. This prophecy aligns with other biblical instances where God promises to break the power of nations (e.g., <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Psalm 46:9</a>, <a href="/hosea/1-5.htm">Hosea 1:5</a>).<p><b>The mainstay of their might:</b><br>The phrase "mainstay of their might" refers to the core strength or primary reliance of Elam, which in this context is their military power, particularly their archery. By targeting the mainstay, God is declaring that He will dismantle the very foundation of Elam's power. This reflects a common biblical theme where God humbles the proud and powerful (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a>, <a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to execute judgment and fulfill His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam</a></b><br>An ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was known for its military prowess, particularly its skilled archers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bow.htm">The Bow</a></b><br>Symbolizes military strength and power. In ancient warfare, the bow was a crucial weapon, and its destruction signifies the dismantling of Elam's military might.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>The prophet through whom God delivers this message. Jeremiah's role is to convey God's judgment and call for repentance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The event of God's intervention to dismantle Elam's power, demonstrating His sovereignty over nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is in control of all nations and their destinies. No military power can stand against His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_trusting_in_military_might.htm">The Futility of Trusting in Military Might</a></b><br>Human strength and weapons are ultimately powerless before God. True security is found in Him alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_divine_judgment.htm">The Certainty of Divine Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgments are sure and just. Nations and individuals must heed His warnings and turn to Him in repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets like Jeremiah are God's messengers, calling people to repentance and warning of impending judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_power_to_transform.htm">God's Power to Transform</a></b><br>Just as God can dismantle military power, He can transform hearts and lives. Trust in His ability to bring change.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/iran's_role_in_biblical_prophecy.htm">What role does Iran play in biblical prophecy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezekiel_35_conflict_with_other_scriptures.htm">Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_elam's_bow_was_'broken'.htm">(Jeremiah 49:34-39) Where is the historical proof of Elam's bow being completely 'broken,' given that Elam endured and left significant cultural and archaeological legacies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_four_winds_in_the_bible.htm">What are the Four Winds in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/49.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">I will break the bow of Elam.</span>--As in <a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm" title="And Elam bore the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.">Isaiah 22:6</a>; Herod. vii. 61, Elam was conspicuous for its archers. We are reminded of the account which Herodotus gives (ii. 136) of the three things taught to the youth of Persia--to ride, to draw the bow, and to speak the truth. This weapon was "the chief of their might."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/49.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The bow of Elam.</span> So Isaiah in prophetic vision, "And Elam bare the quiver" (Isaiah 22:6). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Behold,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנְנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will shatter</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁבֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(šō·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break, break in pieces</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elam’s</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵילָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5867.htm">Strong's 5867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bow,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶ֣שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(qe·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7198.htm">Strong's 7198: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bow, for, shooting, the iris</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mainstay</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵאשִׁ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(rê·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The first, in place, time, order, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their might.</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבוּרָתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇū·rā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Force, valor, victory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Jeremiah 49:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/49-35.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:35 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Behold (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 49:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 49:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/49-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 49:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 49:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>