耶利米书 49:35 CUNPSS

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 49:35

35. bow—Elam was famed for its bowmen (Isaiah 22:6). chief of their might—in opposition to "bow," that is, bowmen, who constituted their main strength. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 49:34-39

H. The oracle against Elam 49:34-39Elam was the land of the Elamites who lived somewhat east of the Babylonians (in modern southwest Iran). We know little about the history of the Elamites, and their inclusion in a collection of judgments against Israel’s hostile neighbors comes as a surprise. The oracle is noteworthy for its strong statements of threat and judgment."In contrast to the other oracles concerning the nations in Jeremiah, human agency recedes drastically. The sovereignty of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 49:35

Yahweh announced that He would break Elam’s military might, like someone would break a warrior’s bow. The Elamites were famous archers (Isaiah 22:6). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:1-39

Against Ammon, Edom, and other Nations1-6. The territory of Ammon was N. of Moab, and the two peoples were connected by descent. The carrying away of the tribes on the E. of Jordan by Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria (2 Kings 15:29), strengthened the hands of Ammon, and it is their occupation of the portion of Gad upon that occasion that forms the crime which is dwelt on in this prophecy, and which shall bring on them judgment.1. Their king] RV ’Malcam,’or Moloch, the god of the Ammonites, and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 49:35

(35) I will break the bow of Elam.—As in Isaiah 22:6; Herod. vii. 61, Elam was conspicuous for its archers. We are reminded of the account which Herodotus gives (ii. 136) of the three things taught to the youth of Persia—to ride, to draw the bow, and to speak the truth. This weapon was “the chief of their might.” read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34-39

CHAPTER XXIVELAMJeremiah 49:34-39"I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might."- Jeremiah 49:35WE do not know what principle or absence of principle determined the arrangement of these prophecies; but, in any case, these studies in ancient geography and politics present a series of dramatic contrasts. From two ancient and enduring types of Eastern life, the city of Damascus and the Bedouin of the desert, we pass to a state of an entirely different order, only slightly connected with... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 49:1-39

CHAPTER 49 Concerning Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, and Elam 1. Concerning the Ammonites (Jeremiah 49:1-6 ) 2. Concerning Edom (Jeremiah 49:7-22 ) 3. Concerning Damascus (Jeremiah 49:23-27 ) 4. Concerning Kedar and Hazor (Jeremiah 49:28-33 ) 5. Against Elam (Jeremiah 49:34-39 ) Ammon was the younger brother of Moab, and, like the Moabites, the Ammonites were a wicked people, though they had no cities like Moab, but were restless wanderers; they were also the enemies of Israel. The... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Jeremiah 49:35

49:35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the {h} bow of Elam, the chief of their might.(h) Because the Persians were good archers, he shows that the thing in which they put their trust would not profit them. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34-39

I beg the Reader, as he closeth this account, to mark the sweet promise of grace to Elam, in the latter days. And when he hath done it, let him consult the Prophet Joel for the meaning of the phrase latter days; and the Acts of the Apostles, for the fulfillment of the promise, when the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Elamites, and both will serve to throw a light upon similar promises of grace, in this Chapter. Joel 2:28 , etc. Acts 2:1-9 and then to Acts 2:21 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:34-39

34-39 The Elamites were the Persians; they acted against God's Israel, and must be reckoned with. Evil pursues sinners. God will make them know that he reigns. Yet the destruction of Elam shall not be for ever. But this promise was to have its full accomplishment in the days of the Messiah. In reading the Divine assurance of the destruction of all the enemies of the church, the believer sees that the issue of the holy war is not doubtful. It is blessed to recollect, that He who is for us, is... read more