Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the sound of their fall the earth will tremble; their cry will resound to the Red Sea. New Living Translation The earth will shake with the noise of Edom’s fall, and its cry of despair will be heard all the way to the Red Sea. English Standard Version At the sound of their fall the earth shall tremble; the sound of their cry shall be heard at the Red Sea. Berean Standard Bible At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea. Berean Literal Bible At the sound of their fall, the earth shakes; the cry at the Sea of Reeds, its voice is heard! King James Bible The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise thereof was heard in the Red sea. New King James Version The earth shakes at the noise of their fall; At the cry its noise is heard at the Red Sea. New American Standard Bible The earth has quaked at the noise of their downfall. There is an outcry! The noise of it has been heard at the Red Sea. NASB 1995 The earth has quaked at the noise of their downfall. There is an outcry! The noise of it has been heard at the Red Sea. NASB 1977 The earth has quaked at the noise of their downfall. There is an outcry! The noise of it has been heard at the Red Sea. Legacy Standard Bible The earth has quaked at the noise of their downfall. There is an outcry! The noise of it has been heard at the Red Sea. Amplified Bible The earth has quaked at the noise of their downfall. There is an outcry! The sound of its noise has been heard at the Red Sea. Berean Annotated Bible At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea (the Sea of Reeds). Christian Standard Bible At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; the sound of her cry will be heard at the Red Sea. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; the sound of her cry will be heard at the Red Sea. American Standard Version The earth trembleth at the noise of their fall; there is a cry, the noise whereof is heard in the Red Sea. Contemporary English Version The sounds of your destruction will reach the Red Sea and cause the earth to shake. English Revised Version The earth trembleth at the noise of their fall; there is a cry, the noise whereof is heard in the Red Sea. GOD'S WORD® Translation The earth will quake at the sound of their downfall. The sound of their crying will be heard at the Red Sea. Good News Translation When Edom falls, there will be such a noise that the entire earth will shake, and the cries of alarm will be heard as far away as the Gulf of Aqaba. International Standard Version The earth will quake at the sound of their fall. A cry—it's her voice—is heard at the Reed Sea. NET Bible The people of the earth will quake when they hear of their downfall. Their cries of anguish will be heard all the way to the Gulf of Aqaba. New Heart English Bible The earth trembles at the noise of their fall; there is a cry, the noise which is heard in the Sea at the End. Webster's Bible Translation The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise of it was heard in the Red sea. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea. World English Bible The earth trembles at the noise of their fall; there is a cry, the noise which is heard in the Red Sea. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe earth has shaken from the noise of their fall, "" The cry—its voice is heard at the Sea of Suph. Berean Literal Bible At the sound of their fall, the earth shakes; the cry at the Sea of Reeds, its voice is heard! Young's Literal Translation From the noise of their fall hath the earth shaken, The cry -- at the sea of Suph is its voice heard. Smith's Literal Translation From the voice of their falling the earth trembled, at the cry its voice was heard in the sea of sedge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe earth is moved at the noise of their fall: the cry of their voice is heard in the Red Sea. Catholic Public Domain Version The earth has been shaken at the noise of their destruction. The outcry of their voice has been heard at the Red Sea. New American Bible With the din of their collapse the earth quakes, to the Red Sea the outcry is heard! New Revised Standard Version At the sound of their fall the earth shall tremble; the sound of their cry shall be heard at the Red Sea. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe earth is moved at the sound of their fall, and the noise of their wailing is heard from the Red sea. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From the sound of their fall the Earth shook. Her howling was heard her voice from The Sea of Reeds OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The earth quaketh at the noise of their fall; There is a cry, the noise whereof is heard in the Red Sea. Brenton Septuagint Translation For at the sound of their fall the earth was scared, and the cry of the sea was not heard. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Edom…20Therefore hear the plans that the LORD has drawn up against Edom and the strategies He has devised against the people of Teman: Surely the little ones of the flock will be dragged away; certainly their pasture will be made desolate because of them. 21At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea. 22Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.… Cross References At the sound of their fall Jeremiah 50:46 At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations. Isaiah 14:16-17 Those who see you will stare; they will ponder your fate: “Is this the man who shook the earth and made the kingdoms tremble, / who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?” Ezekiel 26:15-18 This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? / All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. / Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men—she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! … the earth will quake; Nahum 1:5-6 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. / Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. Psalm 18:7-15 Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. / Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. / He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. … Haggai 2:6-7 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. their cry will resound Isaiah 15:4-5 Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within. / My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim. Ezekiel 27:30-32 They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes. / They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning. / As they wail and mourn over you, they will take up a lament for you: ‘Who was ever like Tyre, silenced in the middle of the sea? Jeremiah 48:3 A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ to the Red Sea. Exodus 14:21-31 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. … Joshua 24:6-7 When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea. / So your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, over whom He brought the sea and engulfed them. Your very eyes saw what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the wilderness for a long time. Nehemiah 9:9-11 You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. Isaiah 24:18-20 Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. / The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. / The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again. Isaiah 34:8-10 For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it. Revelation 18:9-10 Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Treasury of Scripture The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise thereof was heard in the Red sea. earth Jeremiah 50:46 At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations. Isaiah 14:4-15 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased! … Ezekiel 26:15-18 Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee? … Red sea [heb] Weedy sea Jump to Previous Cry Downfall Earth Fall Heard Moved Noise Outcry Quaked Quaketh Red Resound Sea Shaken Shaking Sound Sounding Suph Thereof Tremble Trembles Trembleth Voice WhereofJump to Next Cry Downfall Earth Fall Heard Moved Noise Outcry Quaked Quaketh Red Resound Sea Shaken Shaking Sound Sounding Suph Thereof Tremble Trembles Trembleth Voice WhereofJeremiah 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 At the sound of their fall This phrase refers to the impending judgment and downfall of Edom, a nation often in conflict with Israel. The "sound" signifies the magnitude of the event, suggesting a significant and impactful collapse. Historically, Edom was a powerful nation, but its fall was prophesied due to its pride and hostility towards Israel. This echoes the broader biblical theme of divine justice against nations that oppose God's people, as seen in other prophetic books like Obadiah. the earth will quake their cry will resound to the Red Sea Persons / Places / Events 1. EdomA nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, often at odds with Israel. In this passage, Edom is the subject of God's judgment. 2. Jeremiah A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the nations, including Edom. 3. The Red Sea A significant body of water in biblical history, symbolizing deliverance and judgment. Here, it marks the extent of the impact of Edom's fall. 4. The Earthquake Symbolic of the magnitude of Edom's downfall, indicating a significant and far-reaching event. 5. The Cry Represents the distress and lamentation of Edom's people as they face God's judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod's judgment is comprehensive and reaches even the most powerful nations. We must recognize His authority over all nations and peoples. The Consequences of Pride Edom's downfall serves as a warning against pride and arrogance. We should cultivate humility and dependence on God. The Far-Reaching Impact of Sin The imagery of the earth quaking and the cry reaching the Red Sea illustrates how sin and its consequences can affect many. Our actions have broader implications than we might realize. The Certainty of God's Promises Just as God fulfilled His promise of judgment against Edom, He will fulfill all His promises, both of judgment and salvation. We can trust in His faithfulness. The Call to Repentance Observing Edom's fate should lead us to examine our own lives and turn from sin, seeking God's mercy and grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:21?2. How does Jeremiah 49:21 illustrate God's judgment on nations opposing His will? 3. What lessons can we learn from Edom's downfall in Jeremiah 49:21? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:21 connect with God's justice in other Old Testament passages? 5. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 49:21 to modern-day nations? 6. What personal actions can prevent pride leading to downfall, as seen in Edom? 7. What historical event does Jeremiah 49:21 refer to with the earth shaking at Edom's fall? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:21 demonstrate God's judgment on nations? 9. What is the significance of Edom's downfall in Jeremiah 49:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? 11. Who compares to me? 12. What prompted God's judgment on Edom? 13. Does the promise of divine protection in Exodus 15:26 conflict with later biblical accounts of Israel suffering plagues and diseases? 14. How did Jonah compose and recite his detailed prayer while trapped inside a fish? (Jonah 2:2, 9) What Does Jeremiah 49:21 Mean At the sound of their fall• Jeremiah is speaking of Edom’s downfall (Jeremiah 49:7–22). The phrase pictures a sudden, catastrophic collapse—like a fortress crumbling in an instant. • Similar language appears in Jeremiah 50:46, “At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake,” showing that when God judges a nation, the mere report of it stuns the world. • Proverbs 16:18 reminds us, “Pride goes before destruction,” and Edom’s pride (Obadiah 3–4) is the root cause of this “fall.” the earth will quake • God’s judgments reverberate through creation. Isaiah 13:13 says, “I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place,” when He brings down Babylon. • Haggai 2:6 echoes, “Once more I will shake the heavens and the earth.” These quakes are both literal and symbolic, underscoring divine power. • The shaking here signals that Edom’s fall is not a local skirmish but a world–shaking event orchestrated by the Lord of hosts. their cry will resound • The outcry of a defeated nation carries far beyond its borders. Jeremiah 25:36 notes, “A cry is heard from the shepherds…for the LORD is destroying their pasture.” • Nahum 3:7 describes Nineveh’s lament: “Where can I find anyone to comfort you?” When God judges, the wailing is unavoidable and public. • Revelation 18:9 portrays kings mourning over fallen Babylon, illustrating how one nation’s judgment sends shock waves through many others. to the Red Sea • Edom’s territory stretched toward the Gulf of Aqaba, one arm of the Red Sea (1 Kings 9:26). The verse highlights geographic reach—everyone from the highlands of Seir to the southern waters hears the lament. • Exodus 15:22 recalls Israel heading “into the Wilderness of Shur” by the Red Sea; the same waters that once witnessed God’s victory over Egypt now echo with Edom’s defeat. • The phrase underscores totality: from the epicenter of Edom’s collapse all the way to distant coastlines, the news travels unchecked. summary Jeremiah 49:21 paints a vivid, literal picture of Edom’s judgment. Their prideful “fall” is so severe that the very earth quakes, and the uproar travels the length of their land to the Red Sea. God’s sovereignty is on full display: when He humbles a nation, the impact is unmistakable, audible, and far-reaching. (21) The noise thereof was heard in the Red sea.--Literally, as in the margin, the Weedy, or Reed sea. The crash of the fall of Edom, the cries of the slaughtered people, were to be heard far off on the waters of the sea that washed its shores. Elath, on the Gulf of Akaba, was the sea-port of Edom (2Chronicles 26:2).Verse 21. - Is moved; rather, quaketh (as Jeremiah 8:16). It is a pity that the Authorized Version has not preserved the present tense throughout the verse. The prophet seems to see his prediction realized before him. In the Red Sea; rather, beside the Bed Sea; comp. 1 Kings 9:26, "Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At the soundמִקּ֣וֹל (miq·qō·wl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of their fall, נִפְלָ֔ם (nip̄·lām) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie the earth הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will quake; רָעֲשָׁ֖ה (rā·‘ă·šāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring their cry צְעָקָ֕ה (ṣə·‘ā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6818: A cry, outcry will resound נִשְׁמַ֥ע (niš·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to the Red ס֖וּף (sūp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5488: A reed, the papyrus Sea. בְּיַם־ (bə·yam-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin Links Jeremiah 49:21 NIVJeremiah 49:21 NLT Jeremiah 49:21 ESV Jeremiah 49:21 NASB Jeremiah 49:21 KJV Jeremiah 49:21 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:21 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:21 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:21 French Bible Jeremiah 49:21 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:21 The earth trembles at the noise (Jer.) |
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