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Jeremiah 49:35 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jeremiah 49:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 49 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.”
Jeremiah 49:35 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 49:35
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam (הִנְנִי שֹׁבֵר אֶת־קֶשֶׁת עֵילָם, hineni shover et-qeshet Elam)—Hineni ('behold, I am about to') signals imminent divine action. Elam was famed for archers (Isaiah 22:6), making the bow their military pride and economic strength (archery skills were marketable as mercenaries). God's breaking of their bow parallels His breaking of Babylon's weapons (51:56) and demonstrates that no human military advantage survives divine opposition.The chief of their might (רֵאשִׁית גְּבוּרָתָם, re'shit g'vuratam)—Their 'firstfruits' or 'best' ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 49:35
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“with chariots of men and horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.”
“and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.”
“even on Babylon”
“all you who bend the bow; shoot at her”
“all those who bend the bow; encamp against her round about; let none of it escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she has done”