Jeremiah 49:36

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

And upon Elam {H5867} will I bring {H935} the four {H702} winds {H7307} from the four {H702} quarters {H7098} of heaven {H8064}, and will scatter {H2219} them toward all those winds {H7307}; and there shall be no nation {H1471} whither the outcasts {H5080} of Elam {H5867}{H5769} shall not come {H935}.

I will bring against 'Eilam the four winds from the four quarters of the sky and scatter them to all those winds. There will not be one nation to which the dispersed of 'Eilam will not come.

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.

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

Jeremiah 49:36 KJV delivers a powerful prophetic word from the Lord concerning Elam, an ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. This verse describes a severe and comprehensive judgment orchestrated by God Himself.

Context of Jeremiah 49:36

This verse is part of a series of prophecies in Jeremiah 46-51, where the prophet pronounces God's judgment against various foreign nations surrounding Judah. These prophecies serve to demonstrate God's absolute sovereignty not only over His covenant people, Israel, but over all nations and their destinies. Elam was known for its military prowess, particularly its archers, and had historically been a significant power in Mesopotamia, sometimes allied with Babylon or a rival to it. The judgment foretold here signifies a complete dismantling of Elam's national identity and power.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Sovereignty: The declaration "upon Elam will I bring" clearly indicates that God is the active agent behind this judgment, demonstrating His ultimate control over world events and the rise and fall of kingdoms. This theme is central to understanding God's rule over all nations.
  • Comprehensive Judgment: The imagery of "the four winds from the four quarters of heaven" is a powerful metaphor for a judgment that is total, coming from every direction, and inescapable. It signifies a complete dispersal and breaking of the nation.
  • Total Dispersion: The phrase "and scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come" emphasizes the thoroughness of the dispersion. The people of Elam would be scattered so widely that remnants would be found in virtually every corner of the known world, losing their collective identity and homeland. This type of scattering was also a profound consequence for disobedient Israel.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase "four winds" (arba' ruachot) uses ruach, which can mean wind, spirit, or breath. In this context, it powerfully conveys the idea of forces from every direction, symbolizing a divinely orchestrated, all-encompassing scattering. The verb "scatter" (from the root zarah) is often used in agricultural contexts for winnowing or dispersing grain, suggesting a deliberate and thorough separation.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 49:36 serves as a stark reminder that God is the sovereign ruler of all creation, including nations. It teaches us that:

  • Accountability is Universal: No nation, however powerful or seemingly secure, is beyond God's reach or judgment. Nations, like individuals, are accountable to Him.
  • Pride Precedes a Fall: While the specific reasons for Elam's judgment are not detailed here, the broader context of Jeremiah's prophecies often links divine judgment to national pride, idolatry, and injustice.
  • God's Purposes Prevail: Even in the midst of turmoil and the downfall of empires, God is working out His ultimate plan. This prophecy assures us that God's will cannot be thwarted by human might or geopolitical power.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 49:32

    And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them [that are] in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD.

  • Ezekiel 5:10

    Therefore the fathers shall eat the sons in the midst of thee, and the sons shall eat their fathers; and I will execute judgments in thee, and the whole remnant of thee will I scatter into all the winds.

  • Amos 9:9

    For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as [corn] is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.

  • Daniel 8:8

    Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

  • Revelation 7:1

    ¶ And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

  • Jeremiah 30:17

    For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

  • Isaiah 56:8

    The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather [others] to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.

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