He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear. He burns chariots with fire.
Jeremiah 49:35 - Tree of Life Version thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: “Behold, I will break Elam’s bow— the source of their might. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear. He burns chariots with fire.
A harsh vision has been shown to me: “The traitor betrays, and the plunderer plunders. Go up, Elam! Besiege, Media! I have put an end to all her groaning.”
Elam took up the quiver, with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.
Array against Babylon all around, all you who bend the bow. Shoot at her! Spare no arrows— for she has sinned against Adonai.
Summon archers to Babylon, all who bend the bow. Encamp against her all around, let no one there escape. Repay her for her deed. As all she has done, do to her. For she was arrogant against Adonai, against the Holy One of Israel.
For a destroyer is coming against her, against Babylon, and her warriors will be captured, their bows broken. For Adonai is a God of restitution, He will fully repay.
In that day I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.”