Jeremiah 49:32
New International Version
Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoils of war. I will scatter to the winds those who are in distant places and will bring disaster on them from every side,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
Their camels and other livestock will all be yours. I will scatter to the winds these people who live in remote places. I will bring calamity upon them from every direction,” says the LORD.

English Standard Version
Their camels shall become plunder, their herds of livestock a spoil. I will scatter to every wind those who cut the corners of their hair, and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, declares the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Their camels shall be for booty, And the multitude of their cattle for plunder. I will scatter to all winds those in the farthest corners, And I will bring their calamity from all its sides,” says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
“Their camels will become plunder, And their many livestock for spoils, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Their camels will become plunder, And their many cattle for booty, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And their camels will become plunder, And the multitude of their cattle for booty, And I shall scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I shall bring their disaster from every side,” declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their camels will become plunder, And their many cattle for spoil, And I will scatter to all the winds those who cut the corners of their hair; And I will bring their disaster from every side,” declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
“Their camels will become plunder, And their herds of cattle a spoil; And I will scatter to all the [four] winds those who cut the corners of their hair [as evidence of their idolatry], And I will bring their disaster from every side,” says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Their camels will become plunder, and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil. I will scatter them to the wind in every direction, those who clip the hair on their temples; I will bring calamity on them across all their borders. This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their camels will become plunder, and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil. I will scatter them to the wind in every direction, those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them across all their borders. This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Then your camels and large herds will be yours no longer. People of the Arabian Desert, disaster will strike you from every side, and you will be scattered everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair polled; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their camels will be taken as prizes. Their large herds will be taken as loot. I will scatter to the winds those who shave the hair on their foreheads. I will bring disaster on them from every side, declares the LORD.

Good News Translation
"Take their camels and all their livestock! I will scatter in every direction those people who cut their hair short, and I will bring disaster on them from every side.

International Standard Version
Their camels will become booty, their many herds will become spoil. I'll scatter to the winds those who shave the corners of their beards, and I'll bring disaster on them from every side," declares the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD.

NET Bible
Their camels will be taken as plunder. Their vast herds will be taken as spoil. I will scatter to the four winds those desert peoples who cut their hair short at the temples. I will bring disaster against them from every direction," says the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their livestock a spoil: and I will scatter to all winds those who have the corners of their beards cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them," says the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
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 of it, saith the LORD.

World English Bible
Their camels will be a booty, and the multitude of their livestock a plunder. I will scatter to all winds those who have the corners of their beards cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them,” says Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And their camels have been for a prey, "" And the multitude of their livestock for a spoil, "" And I have scattered them to every wind, "" Who cut off the corner [of the beard], "" And from all its passages I bring in their calamity, "" A declaration of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And their camels have been for a prey, And the multitude of their cattle for a spoil, And I have scattered them to every wind, Who cut off the corner of the beard, And from all its passages I bring in their calamity, An affirmation of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And their camels were for plunder, and the multitude of their cattle for a spoil: and I scattered them to every wind cut off to the corner; and from all its regions beyond I will bring their calamity, says Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And their camels shall be for a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle for a booty, and I will scatter into every wind them that have their hair cut round, and I will bring destruction upon them from I all their confines, saith the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And their camels will be a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle will be a prey. And I will disperse, into every wind, those who have shaved their hair. And from all their confines, I will lead great destruction over them, says the Lord.

New American Bible
Their camels shall become spoils, their hordes of cattle, plunder; I will scatter to the winds those who shave their temples; from every side I will bring their ruin— oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Their camels shall become booty, their herds of cattle a spoil. I will scatter to every wind those who have shaven temples, and I will bring calamity against them from every side, says the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And their camels shall be booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter to all the winds those whose beards are clipped; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their camels shall be for plunder and the abundance of their cattle for prey, and I shall scatter them to all the winds among the clipped of mustaches, and from all their borders I shall bring their ruin, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And their camels shall be a booty, And the multitude of their cattle a spoil; And I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners polled; And I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their camels shall be a spoil, and the multitude of their cattle shall be destroyed: and I will scatter them as chaff with every wind, having their hair cut about their foreheads, I will bring on their overthrow from all sides, saith the Lord.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Judgment on Kedar and Hazor
31Rise up, advance against a nation at ease, one that dwells securely,” declares the LORD. “They have no gates or bars; they live alone. 32Their camels will become plunder, and their large herds will be spoil. I will scatter to the wind in every direction those who shave their temples; I will bring calamity on them from all sides,” declares the LORD. 33“Hazor will become a haunt for jackals, a desolation forever. No one will dwell there; no man will abide there.”…

Cross References
Isaiah 21:13-17
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ...

Ezekiel 25:4-5
therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk. / I will make Rabbah a pasture for camels, and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’

Isaiah 13:20
She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there.

Isaiah 15:7
So they carry their wealth and belongings over the Brook of the Willows.

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 33:1
Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.

Isaiah 42:11
Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops.

Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.

Ezekiel 38:11
You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a quiet people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates—

Ezekiel 38:13
Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’

Zechariah 14:15
And a similar plague will strike the horses and mules, camels and donkeys, and all the animals in those camps.

Matthew 24:17-18
Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

Mark 13:15-16
Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

Luke 17:31
On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.


Treasury of Scripture

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, said the LORD.

their camels

Jeremiah 49:29
Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side.

I will scatter

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.

Deuteronomy 28:64
And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.

Ezekiel 5:10,12
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…

Jeremiah 9:26
Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.

Jeremiah 25:23
Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,

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Jeremiah 49
1. The judgment of the Ammonites
6. 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














Their camels will become plunder
In the ancient Near Eastern context, camels were invaluable assets, symbolizing wealth and trade. The Hebrew word for "camels" (גָּמָל, gamal) reflects their importance in transportation and commerce. The phrase indicates a total loss of economic stability for the people of Kedar, as their primary means of livelihood and trade are taken away. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of material wealth and the sovereignty of God over all earthly possessions.

and their large herds will be spoils of war
The "large herds" refer to the extensive livestock owned by the nomadic tribes, which were central to their economy and survival. The Hebrew word for "herds" (מִקְנֶה, miqneh) encompasses cattle, sheep, and goats. The phrase "spoils of war" underscores the complete defeat and humiliation of these tribes, as their resources are seized by their enemies. This reflects the biblical theme that reliance on worldly riches and power is futile without God's favor.

I will scatter to the winds those who shave their temples
The practice of shaving the temples was a cultural and religious custom among certain Arabian tribes, possibly linked to pagan rituals. The Hebrew phrase "shave their temples" (קָצֵה פֵּאָה, qatzah pe'ah) indicates a distinct identity that set these people apart. God's declaration to "scatter to the winds" signifies a divine judgment leading to their dispersion and loss of identity. This serves as a warning against idolatry and the abandonment of God's commandments.

I will bring disaster on them from every side
The phrase "bring disaster" (הָבִיא רָעָה, hābî ra'ah) conveys a sense of inevitable and comprehensive judgment. The use of "from every side" emphasizes the totality and inescapability of God's wrath. Historically, this reflects the invasions and conquests by surrounding nations, which were instruments of divine justice. This serves as a sobering reminder of God's omnipotence and the consequences of turning away from His will.

declares the LORD
The phrase "declares the LORD" (נְאֻם יְהוָה, ne'um YHWH) is a prophetic formula asserting the authority and certainty of the message. It underscores that the pronouncement is not merely a human prediction but a divine decree. This affirms the reliability of God's word and His ultimate control over history. It calls believers to trust in God's promises and heed His warnings, knowing that His purposes will prevail.

Verse 32. - Them that are in the utmost corners. Another of Jeremiah's characteristic phrases, which should rather be tendered, the corner clipped (i.e. having the hair cut off about the ears and temples; see on Jeremiah 9:26). From all sides. "Nebuchadnezzar will so arrange his troops that the Bedaween [but the people of Hazer were not Bedaween, i.e. desert Arabs] will be surrounded on all sides, and, being thus unable to escape in a body, will be scattered to 'all the winds,' to the four quarters of the earth" (Dr. Payne Smith).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Their camels
גְמַלֵּיהֶ֜ם (ḡə·mal·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1581: A camel

will become
וְהָי֨וּ (wə·hā·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

plunder,
לָבַ֗ז (lā·ḇaz)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 957: Spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty

and their large
וַהֲמ֤וֹן (wa·hă·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth

herds
מִקְנֵיהֶם֙ (miq·nê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

will be spoil.
לְשָׁלָ֔ל (lə·šā·lāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty

I will scatter
וְזֵרִתִ֥ים (wə·zê·ri·ṯîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2219: To toss about, to diffuse, winnow

to the wind
ר֖וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

in every direction
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

those who shave
קְצוּצֵ֣י (qə·ṣū·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7112: To chop off

their temples;
פֵאָ֑ה (p̄ê·’āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6285: Mouth, direction, region, extremity

I will bring
אָבִ֥יא (’ā·ḇî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

calamity on them
אֵידָ֖ם (’ê·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 343: Oppression, misfortune, ruin

from all
וּמִכָּל־ (ū·mik·kāl-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

sides,
עֲבָרָ֛יו (‘ă·ḇā·rāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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