Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Turn and flee, hide in deep caves, you who live in Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time when I punish him. New Living Translation Turn and flee! Hide in deep caves, you people of Dedan! For when I bring disaster on Edom, I will punish you, too! English Standard Version Flee, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan! For I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time when I punish him. Berean Standard Bible Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. Berean Literal Bible Flee, turn back, and go deep to dwell, O dwellers of Dedan! For the calamity of Esau I will bring upon him, the time I will visit punishment on him. King James Bible Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit him. New King James Version Flee, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan! For I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, The time that I will punish him. New American Standard Bible “Flee away, turn back, dwell in the depths, You inhabitants of Dedan, For I will bring the disaster of Esau upon him At the time I punish him. NASB 1995 “Flee away, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan, For I will bring the disaster of Esau upon him At the time I punish him. NASB 1977 “Flee away, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan, For I will bring the disaster of Esau upon him At the time I punish him. Legacy Standard Bible Flee away, turn back, inhabit the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan, For I will bring the disaster of Esau upon him At the time I punish him. Amplified Bible “Flee, turn back, dwell in the depths [of the desert to escape the judgment of Edom], O inhabitants of Dedan, For I will bring the destruction of Esau (Edom) upon him When I inspect and punish him. Berean Annotated Bible Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan (low country), for I will bring disaster on Esau (hairy) at the time I punish him. Christian Standard Bible Run! Turn back! Lie low, residents of Dedan, for I will bring Esau’s calamity on him at the time I punish him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Run! Turn back! Lie low, residents of Dedan, for I will bring Esau’s calamity on him at the time I punish him. American Standard Version Flee ye, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I shall visit him. Contemporary English Version I will send disaster to punish you descendants of Esau, so anyone from Dedan had better turn around and run back home. English Revised Version Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I shall visit him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Turn and run. Hide in deep caves, inhabitants of Dedan. When I punish them, I will bring disaster on the descendants of Esau. Good News Translation People of Dedan, turn and run! Hide! I am going to destroy Esau's descendants because the time has come for me to punish them. International Standard Version Flee, turn around! Go to a remote place to stay, residents of Dedan! For I'll bring Esau's disaster on him at the time when I punish him. NET Bible Turn and flee! Take up refuge in remote places, you people who live in Dedan. For I will bring disaster on the descendants of Esau. I have decided it is time for me to punish them. New Heart English Bible Flee, turn back, dwell in the depths, inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau on him, the time that I shall visit him. Webster's Bible Translation Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTurn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. World English Bible Flee! Turn back! Dwell in the depths, inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau on him when I visit him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFlee, turn, go deep to dwell, you inhabitants of Dedan, "" For I brought the calamity of Esau on him, "" The time I inspected him. Berean Literal Bible Flee, turn back, and go deep to dwell, O dwellers of Dedan! For the calamity of Esau I will bring upon him, the time I will visit punishment on him. Young's Literal Translation Flee, turn, go deep to dwell, ye inhabitants of Dedan, For the calamity of Esau I brought in upon him, The time I inspected him. Smith's Literal Translation Flee ye, turn back, make deep to dwell, ye dwelling in Dedan; for I brought the calamity of Esau upon him, the time of his reviewing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFlee and turn your backs, go down into the deep hole, ye inhabitants of Dedan: for I have brought the destruction of Esau upon him, the time of his visitation. Catholic Public Domain Version Flee and turn your backs! Descend into the chasm, O inhabitants of Dedan! For I have brought the perdition of Esau over him, the time of his visitation. New American Bible Flee, retreat, hide deep for lodging, inhabitants of Dedan: For I bring disaster upon Esau when I come to punish them. New Revised Standard Version Flee, turn back, get down low, inhabitants of Dedan! For I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time when I punish him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFlee, turn back, dwell in deep crevices, O inhabitants of Deran! For I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time of his punishment, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Flee and turn and go down deep to dwell, inhabitants of Deran! Because the defeat of Esau, I shall bring upon him the time of his sentence, says LORD JEHOVAH! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; For I do bring the calamity of Esau upon him, The time that I shall punish him. Brenton Septuagint Translation their place has been deceived. Dig deep for a dwelling, ye that inhabit Daedam, for he has wrought grievously: I brought trouble upon him in the time at which I visited him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Edom7Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? 8Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. 9If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted?… Cross References Turn and run! Jeremiah 48:6 ‘Flee! Run for your lives! Become like a juniper in the desert.’ Genesis 19:17 As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” Isaiah 48:20 Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!” Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, Isaiah 21:13-15 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. Jeremiah 25:23 Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; Ezekiel 25:13 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. for I will bring disaster on Esau Malachi 1:2-4 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. Obadiah 1:6-9 But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! / All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it. / In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau? … Ezekiel 35:3-4 and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Mount Seir. I will stretch out My hand against you and make you a desolate waste. / I will turn your cities into ruins, and you will become a desolation. Then you will know that I am the LORD. at the time I punish him. Jeremiah 46:21 Even the mercenaries among her are like fattened calves. They too will turn back; together they will flee, they will not stand their ground, for the day of calamity is coming upon them—the time of their punishment. Isaiah 10:3 What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth? Hosea 9:7 The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. Obadiah 1:3-4 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 34:5-6 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. Ezekiel 25:12-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ Amos 1:11-12 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.” Treasury of Scripture Flee you, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau on him, the time that I will visit him. Flee Jeremiah 49:30 Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you. Jeremiah 6:1 O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction. Jeremiah 48:6 Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness. turn back. Jeremiah 48:28 O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the hole's mouth. Judges 6:2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. 1 Samuel 13:6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits. Dedan Jeremiah 25:23 Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners, Isaiah 21:13 The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. for Jeremiah 48:32 O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for thee with the weeping of Jazer: thy plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen upon thy summer fruits and upon thy vintage. Jeremiah 46:21 Also her hired men are in the midst of her like fatted bullocks; for they also are turned back, and are fled away together: they did not stand, because the day of their calamity was come upon them, and the time of their visitation. Jeremiah 48:44 He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, even upon Moab, the year of their visitation, saith the LORD. Jump to Previous Calamity Caves Cover Dedan Deep Depths Disaster Dwell Edom Esau Fate Flee Flight Hide Inhabitants Inspected Live Places Punish Punishment Time Turn VisitJump to Next Calamity Caves Cover Dedan Deep Depths Disaster Dwell Edom Esau Fate Flee Flight Hide Inhabitants Inspected Live Places Punish Punishment Time Turn VisitJeremiah 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 Turn and run! This phrase is a call to immediate action and urgency. It reflects the impending danger and the need for swift escape. In the context of biblical prophecy, such calls often indicate divine judgment that is unavoidable and imminent. The urgency here is reminiscent of other biblical warnings, such as the call to flee from Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:17). Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. Persons / Places / Events 1. DedanAn ancient trading community, likely located in the Arabian Peninsula. The Dedanites were known for their commerce and caravans, often associated with the Edomites. 2. Esau The twin brother of Jacob, also known as Edom. His descendants, the Edomites, settled in the region south of the Dead Sea. Esau's relationship with Jacob is marked by conflict and reconciliation, and his descendants often clashed with Israel. 3. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of nations, including Israel and its neighbors. His ministry spanned the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC. 4. Edom A nation descended from Esau, often in conflict with Israel. The Edomites were known for their wisdom and strategic location along trade routes. 5. Disaster and Punishment The prophecy speaks of impending judgment on Esau (Edom), indicating a divine retribution for their actions against Israel and possibly their pride and self-reliance. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod's judgment is impartial and extends to all nations, including those who oppose His people. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice. Pride and Humility The Edomites' downfall is often attributed to their pride. Believers are called to humility, recognizing that pride leads to destruction. Repentance and Refuge The call to "turn and flee" suggests the importance of seeking refuge in God and repenting from sin to avoid judgment. Historical Context and Prophecy Understanding the historical context of biblical prophecies enriches our comprehension of God's plans and purposes throughout history. Interpersonal Reconciliation The account of Esau and Jacob encourages believers to seek reconciliation and peace, even with those who have wronged them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:8?2. How does Jeremiah 49:8 demonstrate God's judgment and mercy towards Edom? 3. What lessons can we learn from Edom's fate in Jeremiah 49:8? 4. How does Jeremiah 49:8 connect with God's justice in other scriptures? 5. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 49:8 to our lives today? 6. What does "dwell in the depths" teach about seeking refuge in God? 7. What historical events does Jeremiah 49:8 reference regarding Edom's fate? 8. How does Jeremiah 49:8 reflect God's judgment on nations? 9. What is the significance of Edom in Jeremiah 49:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49? 11. Why would a just God, as portrayed in Ezekiel 35, enact collective punishment on entire generations of Edom? 12. Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom? 13. In Ezekiel 25:12-14, is there verifiable evidence that Edom suffered the precise judgment described, or might this be an unfulfilled prophecy? 14. What does the Bible say about Arabs? What Does Jeremiah 49:8 Mean Turn and run!Jeremiah opens with an urgent command—“Turn and run!”. The language is literal: get up and flee. God does not merely suggest caution; He orders immediate flight. When the Lord’s wrath is about to fall, He graciously warns first (Genesis 19:17; Jeremiah 6:1; Matthew 24:16; Revelation 18:4). Edom’s neighbors must remove themselves or be swept away with her. Like the trumpet blasts in Jeremiah 4:5–6, the summons here underscores that safety lies only in obeying God’s word without delay. Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, Dedan was a trading people linked to Edom, living in the Arabian deserts (Isaiah 21:13; Ezekiel 27:15). Though not ethnically Esau, they shared alliances and caravan routes. The Lord counsels them to “lie low”—seek remote refuge among rocky outcrops and wilderness wadis. Hiding is the only hope when judgment stalks the land (1 Samuel 23:14; Psalm 55:6–8). God again shows mercy: even those on the fringe of Edom’s sin can escape if they humble themselves and separate. for I will bring disaster on Esau Here is the reason for the flight. “Esau” stands for Edom, Jacob’s brother nation that nursed ancient grudges (Genesis 25:30; Numbers 20:14–21). The Lord Himself will “bring disaster,” fulfilling earlier prophecies against Edom’s pride and violence toward Israel (Obadiah 1:8–10; Isaiah 34:5–8; Malachi 1:2–4; Jeremiah 49:7–22). No coalition, fortress, or desert stronghold can deflect the calamity God personally delivers (Psalm 76:7; Nahum 1:6). at the time I punish him. Judgment has an appointed day. God’s timetable is precise—“the time I punish him” (cf. Jeremiah 46:21; 50:27; Acts 17:31). Until that hour, He may seem to delay, but His patience never cancels justice (2 Peter 3:9–10; Hebrews 10:30–31). When the moment arrives, the sentence is swift and final. This certainty fuels the earlier commands: flee and hide while there is still time. summary Jeremiah 49:8 calls Dedan’s travelers to immediate action because God’s fixed day of judgment against Edom is about to dawn. The verse teaches: • God’s warnings are real and literal; obedience brings safety. • Association with the proud and violent invites shared consequences, so separation is vital. • The Lord Himself executes judgment on schedule; nothing can postpone it. For every reader today, the passage urges swift repentance and distance from sin before the clock of divine justice strikes. (8) O inhabitants of Dedan.--See Note on Jeremiah 25:23. In Ezekiel 25:13 Dedan appears, as here, in company with Edom and Teman. In Isaiah 21:13 the "travelling companies of Dedanim" appear as carrying on the traffic of Edom with other countries. The words "dwell deep" are as a warning, bidding them retire as far as possible, so as to escape from the Chaldaean invaders.Verse 8. - Turn back. The grammatical form is peculiar (literally, be made to turn back). If the punctuation is not an oversight the object is to suggest the compulsiveness of the change of route of the Dedanites. Dwell deep; i.e. tarry in the deepest recesses ye can find, so as to avoid the calamities of the Edomites. The Dedanites, it will be remembered, were a tribe devoted to commerce (see on Jeremiah 25:23). Isaiah had already, on an earlier occasion, given the same advice as Jeremiah, viz. to leave the beaten track and take refuge in a less exposed part of the desert, where shrubs and thorn bushes ("the forest," or rather, "the thickets") would secure them to some extent from observation (Isaiah 21:13). See, however, ver. 10.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Turnהָפְנוּ֙ (hā·p̄ə·nū) Verb - Hofal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look [and] run! נֻ֤סוּ (nu·sū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away Lie לָשֶׁ֔בֶת (lā·še·ḇeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry low, הֶעְמִ֣יקוּ (he‘·mî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6009: To be, deep O residents יֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Dedan, דְּדָ֑ן (də·ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1719: Dedan -- a descendant of Ham, also a descendant of Abraham for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I will bring הֵבֵ֥אתִי (hê·ḇê·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go disaster אֵ֥יד (’êḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 343: Oppression, misfortune, ruin on עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Esau עֵשָׂ֛ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac at the time עֵ֥ת (‘êṯ) Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when I punish him. פְּקַדְתִּֽיו׃ (pə·qaḏ·tîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Links Jeremiah 49:8 NIVJeremiah 49:8 NLT Jeremiah 49:8 ESV Jeremiah 49:8 NASB Jeremiah 49:8 KJV Jeremiah 49:8 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:8 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:8 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:8 French Bible Jeremiah 49:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:8 Flee you turn back dwell (Jer.) |
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