Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Yet afterward, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation But I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites in days to come. I, the LORD, have spoken.” English Standard Version “But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites, declares the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,” declares the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And after this, I will turn back back the captivity of the sons of Ammon,” a declaration of YHWH. King James Bible And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. New King James Version But afterward I will bring back The captives of the people of Ammon,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “But afterward I will restore The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible But afterward I will return The fortunes of the sons of Ammon,” Declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “But afterward I will reverse The captivity of the children of Ammon and restore their fortunes,” Says the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites (tribal) from captivity (restore the fortunes of the Ammonites), declares the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible But after that, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible But after that, I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Yet someday, I will bring your people back home. I, the LORD, have spoken. English Revised Version But afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation But afterward, I will return the captives of Ammon, declares the LORD. Good News Translation "But later on I will make Ammon prosperous again. I, the LORD, have spoken." International Standard Version But afterwards I'll restore the fortunes of the people of Ammon," declares the LORD. NET Bible Yet in days to come I will reverse Ammon's ill fortune." says the LORD. New Heart English Bible But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the people of Ammon,' says the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,” declares the LORD. World English Bible “But afterward I will reverse the captivity of the children of Ammon,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd after this I return the captivity of the sons of Ammon, "" A declaration of YHWH.” Berean Literal Bible And after this, I will turn back back the captivity of the sons of Ammon,” a declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And after this I turn back the captivity of the sons of Ammon, An affirmation of Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation And after this I will turn back the captivity of the sons of Ammon, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd afterwards I will cause the captives of the children of Ammon to return, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And after this, I will cause the captives of the sons of Ammon to return, says the Lord.” New American Bible But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after that I will return the captivity of the children Amon, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, Saith the LORD. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on the Ammonites…5Behold, I am about to bring terror upon you, declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, from all those around you. You will each be driven headlong, with no one to regather the fugitives. 6Yet afterward I will restore the Ammonites from captivity,” declares the LORD. Cross References Yet afterward Hosea 3:5 Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days. Deuteronomy 30:3 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. Joel 3:1 “Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, I will restore Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Ezekiel 39:25 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. Job 42:10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. the Ammonites Ezekiel 25:1-7 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, … Amos 1:13-15 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / 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. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD. Genesis 19:38 The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today. from captivity,” Jeremiah 29:10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Ezra 1:1-3 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. / Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. declares the LORD. Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Isaiah 1:24 Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. 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. Treasury of Scripture And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, said the LORD. Jeremiah 49:39 But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 46:26 And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD. 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. Jump to Previous Affirmation Afterward Afterwards Ammon Ammonites Captivity Changed Children Declares Fate Fortunes RestoreJump to Next Affirmation Afterward Afterwards Ammon Ammonites Captivity Changed Children Declares Fate Fortunes RestoreJeremiah 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 afterward This phrase indicates a future time following the judgment pronounced on the Ammonites. It suggests a period of restoration after a time of punishment, reflecting a common biblical theme where God’s judgment is followed by mercy and restoration. This pattern is seen throughout the prophetic books, such as in the restoration of Israel after exile (Jeremiah 30:3). I will restore the Ammonites from captivity declares the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and surrounding nations. 2. Ammonites A people descended from Lot, living east of the Jordan River. Historically, they were often in conflict with Israel. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the central figure in the prophecy, declaring both judgment and restoration. 4. Captivity Refers to the state of being conquered and exiled, a common fate for nations opposing God's will in the Old Testament. 5. Restoration The act of returning something to a former condition. In this context, it refers to God's promise to bring the Ammonites back from captivity. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and MercyGod’s control over nations is absolute, and His plans include both judgment and restoration. Even those outside of Israel, like the Ammonites, are recipients of God’s mercy, showing His universal concern. Hope in Restoration God’s promise of restoration offers hope, even after judgment. This is a reminder that God’s discipline is not His final word. Believers can trust in God’s ability to restore and redeem situations that seem beyond repair. Repentance and Return The promise of restoration often follows repentance. It is a call to turn back to God and seek His ways. Personal application involves examining areas of life where one needs to return to God’s path. God’s Faithfulness God’s declarations are trustworthy. His promises to restore are as certain as His judgments. Believers are encouraged to rely on God’s faithfulness in their own lives, trusting His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:6?2. How does Jeremiah 49:6 demonstrate God's mercy towards nations that repent? 3. What can we learn about God's character from Jeremiah 49:6? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:6 connect with God's promises in Jeremiah 29:11? 5. How can we apply the message of restoration in Jeremiah 49:6 today? 6. What steps can we take to align with God's redemptive plan in Jeremiah 49:6? 7. What does Jeremiah 49:6 reveal about God's plan for the Ammonites' future restoration? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:6 fit into the broader context of God's judgment and mercy? 9. Why does God promise restoration to the Ammonites in Jeremiah 49:6 despite their past sins? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? 11. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah? 12. (Jeremiah 49:2) How can the prophecy that Rabbah of the Ammonites would become a desolate heap be reconciled with ongoing habitation and archaeological finds in the region? 13. (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? 14. In Ezekiel 25:2-7, can any solid historical or archaeological evidence confirm the exact downfall of the Ammonites as predicted? What Does Jeremiah 49:6 Mean Yet afterwardThe prophecy that precedes this phrase (Jeremiah 49:1-5) is a hard word of judgment against the nation of Ammon for its arrogance toward Israel. • “Afterward” places hope beyond that judgment. Just as God promised Egypt would be “inhabited again after forty years” (Jeremiah 46:26) and Moab would have “a future” (Jeremiah 48:47), Ammon is not written off forever. • The pattern is consistent with God’s character: punishment is real, but mercy follows (Jeremiah 30:11). I will restore • The same personal pledge appears to Israel in Jeremiah 30:3—“I will restore My people…from captivity.” • “I will” puts the entire outcome in God’s hands, underscoring His sovereignty (Isaiah 46:10-11). • Restoration is more than a political return; it is reconciliation to God’s order (Hosea 14:4-7). the Ammonites • Descendants of Lot through Ben-Ammi (Genesis 19:38), they lived east of the Jordan. • Though outsiders to the covenant, God still claims authority over them (Amos 1:13-15). • Their history warns that no nation can mistreat God’s people with impunity, yet it also shows He extends grace even to former enemies (Isaiah 19:24-25). from captivity • Captivity was both literal exile and the collapse of national autonomy (Jeremiah 9:16). • God’s promise mirrors His pledge to Israel: “I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and rebuild them” (Jeremiah 33:7). • Deliverance from bondage illustrates the greater redemption available to all who repent (Psalm 107:10-16). declares the LORD • This signature certifies the promise. When the Lord speaks, the matter is settled (Isaiah 14:24). • It reminds the reader that neither Jeremiah’s feelings nor Ammon’s wishes decide the future—God does (Jeremiah 1:12). • The phrase also invites faith: if He has the last word over Ammon, He has the last word over every circumstance (Numbers 23:19). summary Jeremiah 49:6 reveals a God who judges sin but delights to restore. After Ammon’s fall, the Lord Himself would bring them back, proving His sovereignty extends beyond Israel and His mercy reaches even hereditary foes. The verse reassures believers that divine discipline is never the final sentence; God’s declared intention to restore stands immovable for all who turn to Him. Verse 6. - Revival of the Ammonites (see on Jeremiah 48:47).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet afterwardוְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part I will restore אָשִׁ֛יב (’ā·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the captivity שְׁב֥וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity of the Ammonites, בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son 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 49:6 NIVJeremiah 49:6 NLT Jeremiah 49:6 ESV Jeremiah 49:6 NASB Jeremiah 49:6 KJV Jeremiah 49:6 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:6 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:6 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:6 French Bible Jeremiah 49:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:6 But afterward I will bring back (Jer.) |
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