Jérémie - Caput 49

Jérémie 49.1 ad filios Ammon haec dicit Dominus numquid filii non sunt Israhel aut heres non est ei cur igitur hereditate possedit Melchom Gad et populus eius in urbibus eius habitavit Jérémie 49.2 ideo ecce dies veniunt dicit Dominus et auditum faciam super Rabbath filiorum Ammon fremitum proelii et erit in tumulum dissipata filiaeque eius igni succendentur et possidebit Israhel possessores suos dicit Dominus Jérémie 49.3 ulula Esebon quoniam vastata est Ahi clamate filiae Rabbath accingite vos ciliciis plangite et circuite per sepes quia Melchom in transmigratione ducetur sacerdotes eius et principes eius simul Jérémie 49.4 quid gloriaris in vallibus defluxit vallis tua filia delicata quae confidebas in thesauris tuis et dicebas quis veniet ad me Jérémie 49.5 ecce ego inducam super te terrorem ait Dominus Deus exercituum ab omnibus qui sunt in circuitu tuo et dispergemini singuli a conspectu vestro nec erit qui congreget fugientem Jérémie 49.6 et post haec reverti faciam captivos filiorum Ammon ait Dominus Jérémie 49.7 ad Idumeam haec dicit Dominus exercituum numquid non est ultra sapientia in Theman periit consilium a filiis inutilis facta est sapientia eorum Jérémie 49.8 fugite terga vertite descendite in voragine habitatores Dedan quoniam perditionem Esau adduxi super eum tempus visitationis eius Jérémie 49.9 si vindemiatores venissent super te non reliquissent racemum si fures in nocte rapuissent quod sufficeret sibi Jérémie 49.10 ego vero discoperui Esau revelavi abscondita eius et celari non poterit vastatum est semen eius et fratres eius et vicini eius et non erit Jérémie 49.11 relinque pupillos tuos ego eos faciam vivere et viduae tuae in me sperabunt Jérémie 49.12 quia haec dicit Dominus ecce quibus non erat iudicium ut biberent calicem bibentes bibent et tu quasi innocens relinqueris non eris innocens sed bibens bibes Jérémie 49.13 quia per memet ipsum iuravi dicit Dominus quod in solitudinem et in obprobrium et in desertum et in maledictionem erit Bosra et omnes civitates eius erunt in solitudines sempiternas Jérémie 49.14 auditum audivi a Domino et legatus ad gentes missus est congregamini et venite contra eam et consurgamus in proelium Jérémie 49.15 ecce enim parvulum dedi te in gentibus contemptibilem inter homines Jérémie 49.16 arrogantia tua decepit te et superbia cordis tui qui habitas in cavernis petrae et adprehendere niteris altitudinem collis cum exaltaveris quasi aquila nidum tuum inde detraham te dicit Dominus Jérémie 49.17 et erit Idumea deserta omnis qui transibit per eam stupebit et sibilabit super omnes plagas eius Jérémie 49.18 sicuti subversa est Sodoma et Gomorra et vicinae eius ait Dominus non habitabit ibi vir et non incolet eam filius hominis Jérémie 49.19 ecce quasi leo ascendet de superbia Iordanis ad pulchritudinem robustam quia subito currere eum faciam ad illam et quis erit electus quem praeponam ei quis enim similis mei et quis sustinebit me et quis est iste pastor qui resistat vultui meo Jérémie 49.20 propterea audite consilium Domini quod iniit de Edom et cogitationes eius quas cogitavit de habitatoribus Theman si non deiecerint eos parvuli gregis nisi dissipaverint cum eis habitaculum eorum Jérémie 49.21 a voce ruinae eorum commota est terra clamor in mari Rubro auditus est vocis eius Jérémie 49.22 ecce quasi aquila ascendet et evolabit et expandet alas suas super Bosram et erit cor fortium Idumeae in die illa quasi cor mulieris parturientis Jérémie 49.23 ad Damascum confusa est Emath et Arfad quia auditum pessimum audierunt turbati sunt in mari sollicitudine quiescere non potuit Jérémie 49.24 dissoluta est Damascus versa in fugam tremor adprehendit eam angustia et dolores tenuerunt eam quasi parturientem Jérémie 49.25 quomodo dereliquerunt civitatem laudabilem urbem laetitiae Jérémie 49.26 ideo cadent iuvenes eius in plateis eius et omnes viri proelii conticescent in die illa ait Dominus exercituum Jérémie 49.27 et succendam ignem in muro Damasci et devorabit moenia Benadad Jérémie 49.28 ad Cedar et ad regna Asor quae percussit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis haec dicit Dominus surgite ascendite ad Cedar et vastate filios orientis Jérémie 49.29 tabernacula eorum et greges eorum capient pelles eorum et omnia vasa eorum et camelos eorum tollent sibi et vocabunt super eos formidinem in circuitu Jérémie 49.30 fugite abite vehementer in voraginibus sedete qui habitatis Asor ait Dominus iniit enim contra vos Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis consilium et cogitavit adversum vos cogitationes Jérémie 49.31 consurgite et ascendite ad gentem quietam et habitantem confidenter ait Dominus non ostia non vectes ei soli habitant Jérémie 49.32 et erunt cameli eorum in direptionem et multitudo iumentorum in praedam et dispergam eos in omnem ventum qui sunt adtonsi in comam et ex omni confinio eorum adducam interitum super eos ait Dominus Jérémie 49.33 et erit Asor in habitaculum draconum deserta usque in aeternum non manebit ibi vir nec incolet eam filius hominis Jérémie 49.34 quod factum est verbum Domini ad Hieremiam prophetam adversus Aelam in principio regni Sedeciae regis Iuda dicens Jérémie 49.35 haec dicit Dominus exercituum ecce ego confringam arcum Aelam summam fortitudinem eorum Jérémie 49.36 et inducam super Aelam quattuor ventos a quattuor plagis caeli et ventilabo eos in omnes ventos istos et non erit gens ad quam non perveniant profugi Aelam Jérémie 49.37 et pavere faciam Aelam coram inimicis suis et in conspectu quaerentium animam eorum et adducam super eos malum iram furoris mei dicit Dominus et emittam post eos gladium donec consumam eos Jérémie 49.38 et ponam solium meum in Aelam et perdam inde reges et principes ait Dominus Jérémie 49.39 in novissimis autem diebus reverti faciam captivos Aelam dicit Dominus

Jérémie : Caput 49

Prophecies of Jeremiah 49: A Call to Reflection

Jeremiah chapter 49 offers us a prophetic vision against several nations, highlighting how God deals with Israel's enemies. Through oracles directed against nations such as Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam, this text reveals profound themes, including the universal justice of God, the futility of human wisdom, and the promises of restoration, even in the midst of judgment.

This chapter demonstrates God's dominion over the history of nations and invites us to meditate on the significance of His words. Let's consider together five biblical passages that resonate with the general themes of this multifaceted chapter.

Obadiah 1:1-4

Obadiah's Vision. This is what the Sovereign Lord says about Edom: "We have received a report from the Lord: A messenger has been sent to the nations, saying, 'Arise, we are going to battle against Edom!'" The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and build your house on high. Even if you climb like an eagle and build your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down, declares the Lord.

This prophecy against Edom in Obadiah echoes similar themes to those found in Jeremiah 49:7-22, highlighting Edom's pride and impending judgment.

Amos 1:11-12

Thus says the Lord: "For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not withhold punishment, because he has persecuted his brother with the sword and forsaken all piety. Therefore I will set fire to Teman, and it will consume the palaces of Bozrah.

Amos prophesies against Edom, as does Jeremiah 49, thus demonstrating the consistency of the prophetic message against this nation.

Ezekiel 25:12-14

This is what the Lord GOD says: "Because Edom has taken vengeance on the nation of Judah, therefore I will stretch out My hand against Edom and will kill its people and its livestock. I will execute My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will do to Edom according to My anger. »

This prophecy from Ezekiel reinforces the themes of judgment found in Jeremiah 49, recalling the gravity of Edom's actions.

Isaiah 21:11-12

Prophecy against Dumah: Someone calls to me, Seir, "Watchman, how much night is left?" The watchman replies, "The morning is coming, but also the night." »

This brief prophecy of Isaiah against Dumah (Edom) reflects the enigmatic and threatening tone of the prophecies against Edom in Jeremiah 49.

Malachi 1:2-4

"I have loved them," says the Lord. "But you ask, 'How have you loved us?' Was not Esau Jacob's brother? Yet I loved Jacob, but I rejected Esau and made his mountains a desolation." »

Malachi reaffirms God's judgment against Edom (descendants of Esau), emphasizing the inevitability of their fate, while echoing themes found in Jeremiah 49.

These passages remind us that God's justice is inescapable and that even in the midst of judgment, the hope of restoration remains. Let us reflect on these truths and allow ourselves to be guided by divine wisdom in our quest for justice and peace.