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Jeremiah 49:14

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I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, [saying], Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

I have heard {H8085} a rumour {H8052} from the LORD {H3068}, and an ambassador {H6735} is sent {H7971} unto the heathen {H1471}, saying, Gather ye together {H6908}, and come {H935} against her, and rise up {H6965} to the battle {H4421}.

I have heard a message from ADONAI: "A messenger is sent among the nations, saying: 'Gather together, and march against her! Prepare for battle!'

I have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent to the nations: “Assemble yourselves to march against her! Rise up for battle!”

I have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 49:14

Jeremiah 49:14 presents a vivid prophetic announcement of divine judgment, specifically targeting the nation of Edom. It describes God's decree being heard and an "ambassador" or messenger being sent to stir up other nations to attack Edom, signaling a divinely orchestrated downfall.

Context

This verse is part of a larger section in Jeremiah (chapters 46-51) containing prophecies against various foreign nations. Chapter 49 focuses on several adversaries of Israel, with a significant portion (verses 7-22) dedicated to Edom. Edom, descended from Esau, was a neighboring nation to Judah, often characterized by its notorious pride and hostility towards Israel. The preceding verses in Jeremiah 49 describe Edom's impending desolation and the plundering of its treasures, setting the stage for the call to battle in verse 14. This prophecy underscores God's sovereign control over nations and His justice against those who oppose His people and His will.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty: The phrase "I have heard a rumour from the LORD" emphasizes that this is not a human plan or a mere prediction, but a definite decree originating from God Himself. He is the ultimate orchestrator of events, even using other nations as instruments of His judgment.
  • Prophetic Certainty: The "rumour" (Hebrew: shemu'ah, meaning 'report' or 'message') signifies a certain, divinely revealed plan. What God declares will undoubtedly come to pass.
  • Judgment on Pride: While not explicitly stated in this verse, the broader context of prophecies against Edom (including Obadiah) highlights its arrogance and self-sufficiency as a primary reason for its downfall. God resists the proud.
  • God's Active Role in History: The sending of an "ambassador" to the "heathen" (nations) to rally them against Edom illustrates God's direct intervention in human history to execute His purposes.

Linguistic Insights

The term "rumour" (Hebrew: shemu'ah) here does not imply uncertainty or speculation, but rather a definitive message or report that has been heard directly from the LORD. It signifies a divine pronouncement or decree. The "ambassador" (Hebrew: tsir) is not an envoy from Edom, but an emissary sent by God, or through His providential working, to stir up other nations to fulfill His judgment against Edom. This highlights the active and direct role of God in orchestrating the impending destruction.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 49:14 serves as a powerful reminder of God's justice and His sovereign control over all nations and human affairs.

  • God's Justice Prevails: Even against seemingly impregnable nations or individuals, God's justice will ultimately be served. No one is beyond His reach or accountability.
  • Warning Against Pride: The consistent theme of Edom's downfall due to its pride serves as a timeless warning. Humility before God is essential, as "pride goeth before destruction" (Proverbs 16:18).
  • Trust in God's Plan: In times of global unrest or personal struggle, this verse affirms that God is not absent or passive. He is actively working out His purposes, and His decrees are certain to be fulfilled.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 30:4 (3 votes)

    For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.

  • Obadiah 1:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.

  • Obadiah 1:4 (2 votes)

    Though thou exalt [thyself] as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.

  • Jeremiah 51:27 (2 votes)

    Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillers.

  • Jeremiah 51:28 (2 votes)

    Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.

  • Jeremiah 51:46 (2 votes)

    And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come [one] year, and after that in [another] year [shall come] a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.

  • Isaiah 13:2 (2 votes)

    Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.