Jeremiah 49:35 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³⁵ Thus says the Lord of hosts: I am going to break the bow of Elam, the mainstay of their might,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁵ Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁵ 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)

³⁵ Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Common English Bible

³⁵ 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

³⁵ "Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, and the summit of their strength.

Jeremiah 49:35 Cross References

Isaiah 22:6

Elam bore the quiver with chariots and cavalry, and Kir uncovered the shield.

Jeremiah 51:56

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.

Psalm 46:9

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Jeremiah 50:29

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.

Jeremiah 50:14

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.

Hosea 1:5

On that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.”

Psalm 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”

Isaiah 21:2

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.