Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely, her young men will fall in the streets; all her soldiers will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD Almighty. New Living Translation Her young men will fall in the streets and die. Her soldiers will all be killed,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version Therefore her young men shall fall in her squares, and all her soldiers shall be destroyed in that day, declares the LORD of hosts. Berean Standard Bible For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts. King James Bible Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD of hosts. New King James Version Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, And all the men of war shall be cut off in that day,” says the LORD of hosts. New American Standard Bible “Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets, And all the men of war will perish on that day,” declares the LORD of armies. NASB 1995 “Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets, And all the men of war will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of hosts. NASB 1977 “Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets, And all the men of war will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, her young men will fall in her open squares, And all the men of war will be silenced in that day,” declares Yahweh of hosts. Amplified Bible “Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets, And all her men of war will be destroyed in that day,” says the LORD of hosts. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, her young men will fall in her public squares; all the warriors will perish in that day. This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, her young men will fall in her public squares; all the warriors will perish in that day. This is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts. American Standard Version Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith Jehovah of hosts. Contemporary English Version Soon, even your best soldiers will lie dead in your streets. I, the LORD All-Powerful, have spoken. English Revised Version Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith the LORD of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is why its young men will die in the streets, and its soldiers will be silenced that day," declares the LORD of Armies. Good News Translation On that day her young men will be killed in the city streets, and all her soldiers destroyed. International Standard Version Therefore her young men will fall in her streets, and all her soldiers will be silenced on that day," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Majority Standard Bible For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,? declares the LORD of Hosts. NET Bible For her young men will fall in her city squares. All her soldiers will be destroyed at that time," says the LORD who rules over all. New Heart English Bible Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day," says the LORD of hosts. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD of hosts. World English Bible Therefore her young men will fall in her streets, and all the men of war will be brought to silence in that day,” says Yahweh of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore her young men fall in her broad places, "" And all the men of war are cut off in that day, "" A declaration of YHWH of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation Therefore fall do her young men in her broad places, And all the men of war are cut off in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation For this her young men shall fall in her street, and all the men of war shall be destroyed in that day, says Jehovah of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore her young men shall fall in her streets: and all the men of war shall be silent in that day, saith the Lord of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, her young men will fall in her streets. And all the men of battle will be silenced in that day, says the Lord of hosts. New American Bible But now its young men shall fall in its squares, all the warriors destroyed on that day— oracle of the LORD of hosts. New Revised Standard Version Therefore her young men shall fall in her squares, and all her soldiers shall be destroyed in that day, says the LORD of hosts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be silenced, in that day, says the LORD of hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, her young men will fall in her streets and all her mighty warriors shall be silenced in that day, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore her young men shall fall in her broad places, And all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, Saith the LORD of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore shall the young men fall in thy streets, and all thy warriors shall fall, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Damascus…25How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy? 26For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts. 27“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”… Cross References Isaiah 17:3 The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the sovereignty from Damascus. The remnant of Aram will be like the splendor of the Israelites,” declares the LORD of Hosts. Amos 1:14 So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. Isaiah 13:16 Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. Isaiah 13:18 Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. Isaiah 14:31 Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. Isaiah 15:1 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins. Isaiah 17:6 Yet gleanings will remain, like an olive tree that has been beaten—two or three berries atop the tree, four or five on its fruitful branches,” declares the LORD, the God of Israel. Isaiah 17:9 In that day their strong cities will be like forsaken thickets and summits, abandoned to the Israelites and to utter desolation. Isaiah 17:11 though on the day you plant you make them grow, and on that morning you help your seed sprout—yet the harvest will vanish on the day of disease and incurable pain. Isaiah 17:14 In the evening, there is sudden terror! Before morning, they are no more! This is the portion of those who loot us and the lot of those who plunder us. Isaiah 21:9 Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!” Isaiah 22:2 O city of commotion, O town of revelry? Your slain did not die by the sword, nor were they killed in battle. Isaiah 22:5 For the Lord GOD of Hosts has set a day of tumult and trampling and confusion in the Valley of Vision—of breaking down the walls and crying to the mountains. Isaiah 22:12 On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. Treasury of Scripture Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day, said the LORD of hosts. Jeremiah 9:21 For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men from the streets. Jeremiah 11:22 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine: Jeremiah 50:30 Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD. Jump to Previous Affirmation Almighty Armies Broad Cut Declares Destroyed Fall Hosts Places Silence Silenced Soldiers Squares Streets Surely War YoungJump to Next Affirmation Almighty Armies Broad Cut Declares Destroyed Fall Hosts Places Silence Silenced Soldiers Squares Streets Surely War YoungJeremiah 49 1. The judgment of the Ammonites6. Their restoration 7. The judgment of Edom 23. of Damascus 28. of Kedar 30. of Hazor 34. and of Elam 39. The restoration of Elam For her young men will fall in the streets This phrase indicates a devastating defeat for the city of Damascus, a prominent city in Syria. The "young men" symbolize the strength and future of the city, often representing soldiers or those capable of defending the city. The imagery of falling in the streets suggests a public and humiliating defeat, emphasizing the totality of the destruction. Historically, Damascus was a significant city in the ancient Near East, often involved in conflicts with Israel and other neighboring nations. This prophecy aligns with the broader biblical theme of divine judgment against nations that oppose God's people, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Amos. and all her warriors will be silenced in that day, declares the LORD of Hosts. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies of judgment and restoration concerning Israel and the surrounding nations. 2. Damascus The capital of Syria, a significant city in biblical times, often mentioned in prophecies concerning judgment due to its opposition to Israel. 3. Young Men Refers to the warriors or soldiers of Damascus, symbolizing the strength and future of the city. 4. The LORD of Hosts A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the armies of heaven and earth. 5. The Day of Judgment A prophetic time when God executes His judgment on nations, often characterized by military defeat and destruction. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentThe LORD of Hosts is depicted as the ultimate authority over nations, reminding us that no power is beyond His reach. The Consequences of Sin The fall of the young men in the streets serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and engaging in sinful practices. The Certainty of God's Word The phrase "declares the LORD" underscores the certainty and reliability of God's pronouncements. Believers can trust in the fulfillment of His promises and warnings. The Call to Repentance Understanding the severity of God's judgment should lead individuals and nations to repentance and a renewed commitment to righteousness. Hope Beyond Judgment While the immediate context is one of judgment, the broader biblical account assures us of God's desire for restoration and redemption for those who turn back to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forלָכֵ֛ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus her young men בַחוּרֶ֖יהָ (ḇa·ḥū·re·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 970: Selected, a youth will fall יִפְּל֥וּ (yip·pə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie in her streets; בִּרְחֹבֹתֶ֑יהָ (bir·ḥō·ḇō·ṯe·hā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7339: A broad open place, plaza all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the warriors אַנְשֵׁ֨י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person will be silenced יִדַּ֙מּוּ֙ (yid·dam·mū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1826: To be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish in that הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day.” בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts. צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Jeremiah 49:26 NIVJeremiah 49:26 NLT Jeremiah 49:26 ESV Jeremiah 49:26 NASB Jeremiah 49:26 KJV Jeremiah 49:26 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:26 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:26 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:26 French Bible Jeremiah 49:26 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:26 Therefore her young men shall fall (Jer.) |
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