Jeremiah 49:2Therefore, behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard against Rabbah of the children of Ammon; and it shall become a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be burned with fire: then shall Israel possess those who did possess him, says Yahweh.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~605 BC. Jeremiah proclaims judgment on Rabbah, capital of Ammon (modern Amman, Jordan). Babylonian armies approach...
The emotion here: righteous anger while weeping for what must come
The original word
terûʿâh (תְּרוּעָה) — war cry, battle shout that strikes terror into hearts
Why it matters
Rabbah was built on a hill surrounded by valleys, making it seem unconquerable
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 49:2
Ammon celebrated when Jerusalem fell, so this is divine justice for their cruelty
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient history, but it's about God's consistent character - He will not let cruelty and celebration of others' suffering go unpunished forever.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 49:2
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 49:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 49:2 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include judgment, war, divine timing. Notable phrases: alarm of war; days come. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
Your reflection
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