“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”
Jeremiah 49:35 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Thus says the Lord of hosts: I am going to break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might, More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief [weapon and part] of their strength. American Standard Version (1901) Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Common English Bible The LORD of heavenly forces proclaims: I’m going to break the bow of Elam, the backbone of its military might. Catholic Public Domain Version "Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and their chief strength. |
“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
A stern vision is told to me; the betrayer betrays, and the destroyer destroys. Go up, O Elam; lay siege, O Media; all the sighing she has caused I bring to an end.
Elam bore the quiver with chariots and cavalry, and Kir uncovered the shield.
Take up your positions around Babylon, all you who bend the bow; shoot at her; spare no arrows, for she has sinned against the Lord.
Summon archers against Babylon, all who bend the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; just as she has done, do to her—for she has arrogantly defied the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.
for a destroyer has come against her, against Babylon; her warriors are taken; their bows are broken, for the Lord is a God of recompense; he will repay in full.