Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation But I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version “But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam, declares the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible “Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. King James Bible But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. New King James Version ‘But it shall come to pass in the latter days: I will bring back the captives of Elam,’ says the LORD.” New American Standard Bible ‘But it will come about in the last days That I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘But it will come about in the last days That I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘But it will come about in the last days That I shall restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible ‘But it will be in the last days That I will return the fortunes of Elam,’” Declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible ‘But it will be in the last days (the end of days) That I will reverse the captivity and restore the fortunes of Elam,’” Says the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Yet, in the last days, I will restore the fortunes of Elam. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the last days, I will restore the fortunes of Elam. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version But I promise that someday I will bring your people back to their land. English Revised Version But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation But afterward, I'll return the captives of Elam, declares the LORD. Good News Translation But later on I will make the people of Elam prosperous again. I, the LORD, have spoken." International Standard Version "But in the latter days I'll restore the fortunes of Elam," declares the LORD. NET Bible "Yet in days to come I will reverse Elam's ill fortune." says the LORD. New Heart English Bible 'But it shall happen in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam,' says the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. World English Bible ‘But it will happen in the latter days that I will reverse the captivity of Elam,’ says Yahweh.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has come to pass, in the latter end of the days, I return the captivity of Elam, "" A declaration of YHWH!” Young's Literal Translation And it hath come to pass, in the latter end of the days, I turn back to the captivity of Elam, An affirmation of Jehovah!' Smith's Literal Translation And it was in the last days I will turn back the captivity of Elam, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut in the latter days I will cause the captives of Elam, to return, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version But in the last days, I will cause the captives of Elam to return, says the Lord.” New American Bible But at the end of days I will restore the fortunes of Elam—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut it shall come to pass in the latter days that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the last of days, I shall return the captivity of EilamEternity, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But it shall come to pass in the end of days, That I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation But it shall come to pass at the end of days, that I will turn the captivity of Aelam, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Elam…38I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD. 39“Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD. Cross References Isaiah 11:11 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. Amos 9:14-15 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. Ezekiel 38:14-16 Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? / And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. Isaiah 14:1-2 For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. / The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. Zechariah 10:6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them. Hosea 1:10-11 Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 19:23-25 In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. / In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. / The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.” Isaiah 49:22-23 This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. / Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 66:18-20 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. / And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” Romans 11:25-27 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Acts 15:16-17 ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things Revelation 21:24-26 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. Romans 9:25-26 As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” Ephesians 2:11-13 Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Treasury of Scripture But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, said the LORD. in the Jeremiah 48:47 Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far is the judgment of Moab. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Ezekiel 38:16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes. I will Jeremiah 49:6 And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. Job 42:10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Ezekiel 16:53-55 When I shall bring again their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, then will I bring again the captivity of thy captives in the midst of them: … Jump to Previous Affirmation Captivity Changed Declares Elam End Fate Fortunes Latter Restore TurnJump to Next Affirmation Captivity Changed Declares Elam End Fate Fortunes Latter Restore TurnJeremiah 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 Yet in the last days This phrase often refers to a future time period characterized by divine intervention and fulfillment of prophecy. In biblical eschatology, "the last days" can denote the time leading up to the coming of the Messiah or the end of the current age. It suggests a period of significant change and restoration, aligning with other prophetic texts such as Isaiah 2:2 and Acts 2:17, which speak of God's ultimate plan for humanity. I will restore Elam from captivity declares the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. ElamAn ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was a significant power in the ancient Near East and often interacted with Israel and other neighboring nations. 2. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and other nations. He served during a tumultuous period leading up to and including the Babylonian exile. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Jeremiah, declaring both judgment and future restoration. 4. Captivity Refers to the period when the people of Elam were conquered and taken into exile, similar to the Babylonian captivity experienced by the Israelites. 5. The Last Days A prophetic term often used to describe a future time of fulfillment and restoration, pointing towards God's ultimate plan for redemption. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessDespite the judgment pronounced on Elam, God promises restoration, demonstrating His control over history and His faithfulness to His word. Hope in Restoration The promise of restoration for Elam serves as a reminder that God's plans for His people include hope and a future, even after periods of judgment. Inclusivity of God's Plan The mention of Elam in the context of restoration highlights God's intention to include all nations in His redemptive plan, pointing towards the New Testament fulfillment in Christ. The Last Days Perspective Understanding "the last days" as a time of fulfillment encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, anticipating God's ultimate restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:39?2. How does Jeremiah 49:39 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and their restoration? 3. What can we learn about God's promises from Jeremiah 49:39? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:39 connect with God's covenant in Genesis 12:1-3? 5. How can we apply the hope of restoration in Jeremiah 49:39 today? 6. What does Jeremiah 49:39 teach about God's faithfulness despite judgment? 7. What does Jeremiah 49:39 reveal about God's plan for Elam's future restoration? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:39 fit into the broader context of God's judgment and mercy? 9. What historical events might Jeremiah 49:39 be referencing regarding Elam? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? 11. What role does Iran play in biblical prophecy? 12. (Jeremiah 49:34–39) Where is the historical proof of Elam’s bow being completely “broken,” given that Elam endured and left significant cultural and archaeological legacies? 13. How do interpreters harmonize the restoration promises in Ezekiel 39:21-29 with other Old Testament passages that describe different outcomes for Israel? 14. How do believers reconcile the message of liberation in Isaiah 61:1-2 with centuries of suffering experienced by God's chosen people? What Does Jeremiah 49:39 Mean YetEven after a long chapter filled with warnings, this little word breaks through like sunrise after a storm. • Jeremiah has just announced that “I will shatter Elam before their foes” (Jeremiah 49:37), yet—God’s mercy refuses to let judgment be the last word (compare Jeremiah 48:47; Jeremiah 46:26). • Throughout Scripture the Lord often pairs judgment and hope: “Yet even now…return to Me” (Joel 2:12); “Yet for all that, when they confess…then I will remember My covenant” (Leviticus 26:40-45). • The pattern reminds us that “mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13) because God’s heart is redemptive. in the last days This phrase fixes the promise on God’s prophetic calendar. • Other prophets use identical wording to point to the climactic era of Messiah’s reign—see Isaiah 2:2, Hosea 3:5, Micah 4:1. • Peter cites Joel 2:28 as beginning to unfold “in the last days” at Pentecost (Acts 2:17), showing the period stretches from Christ’s first coming to His return. • Hebrews affirms that “in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son” (Hebrews 1:2), yet many end-time promises still await completion (Matthew 24:30-31; Revelation 20:4-6). Bottom line: God earmarks Elam’s restoration for the same consummation that gathers Israel and judges the nations. I will restore Elam The speaker is the covenant-keeping Lord, and His verb is active, personal, and certain. • Elam stood east of Babylon in today’s southwestern Iran (Genesis 10:22; Isaiah 11:11). Though largely pagan, Elamites heard the gospel at Pentecost (Acts 2:9), a foretaste of greater things. • God promises national survival just as He pledges for Moab, Ammon, and Egypt (Jeremiah 48:47; 49:6; 46:26). His care for non-Israelite peoples displays the global sweep of His grace (Genesis 12:3; Revelation 7:9). • Physical restoration will include land, language, and identity—as real as Israel’s own return (Jeremiah 30:3; Ezekiel 37:21-22). Spiritual restoration will come through faith in Christ, “the Desire of all nations” (Haggai 2:7; Romans 15:12). • Because God Himself undertakes the work, no power can annul it (Isaiah 43:13; Romans 11:29). from captivity The promise assumes a scattering. History records Elam’s defeat by Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 49:34-37) and later by Persia and Greece. God vows to reverse that exile. • The same language is used for Israel’s return: “I will restore you from captivity” (Jeremiah 29:14; Deuteronomy 30:3). • Restoration involves regathering (Isaiah 11:12), rebuilding (Amos 9:14), and rejoicing (Psalm 126:1-3). • Captivity also pictures bondage to sin; Christ liberates the nations, “leading captives in His train” (Ephesians 4:8; John 8:36). Elam’s future freedom previews the universal liberty of the millennium and the new earth (Romans 8:21; Revelation 21:24-26). declares the LORD The verse closes by stamping the promise with divine authority. • “The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this” (Isaiah 9:7). • God’s word is irrevocable: “I have spoken; I will bring it to pass” (Isaiah 46:11; Numbers 23:19). • Because the declaration comes from the covenant name YHWH, the promise rests on His unchanging character (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 6:17-18). summary Jeremiah 49:39 is God’s pledge that even after severe judgment, Elam will experience a literal, future restoration in the era Scripture calls “the last days.” The same Lord who scatters also gathers; the same justice that disciplines is matched—indeed surpassed—by mercy. In keeping with His global redemptive plan, the God of Israel will reclaim Elam from exile, integrating that ancient nation into the glorious kingdom of Christ. His word settles the matter, inviting every reader to trust the One who always keeps His promises. (39) I will bring again the captivity of Elam.--Of the special history of Elam, as distinct from the other provinces of the Persian Empire, history records but little. The mention of Elamites among those who were present at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:9) shows that they were a recognised province under the Parthian monarchy, and that Jews had settled among them in large numbers, and so supplies a partial fulfilment of their return from their captivity.Verse 39. - But... in the latter days; i.e. presumably in the Messianic age. Into the fulfilment of this promise we need not inquire in too prosaic a spirit. It is true that "Elamites" are mentioned among the persons present on the great "day of Pentecost" (Acts 2:9). But this would be a meagre fulfilment indeed. The fact is that, both in the narrative in the Acts and in this prophecy, the Elamites are chiefly mentioned as representatives of the distant and less civilized Gentile nations, and the fulfilment is granted whenever a similar people to the Elamites is brought to the knowledge of the true religion.
Hebrew Yetוְהָיָ֣ה ׀ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the last בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity days, הַיָּמִ֗ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day I will restore אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Elam עֵילָ֖ם (‘ê·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country from captivity,” שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity 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 Links Jeremiah 49:39 NIVJeremiah 49:39 NLT Jeremiah 49:39 ESV Jeremiah 49:39 NASB Jeremiah 49:39 KJV Jeremiah 49:39 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:39 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:39 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:39 French Bible Jeremiah 49:39 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:39 But it shall happen in the latter (Jer.) |