For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.
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The verse 15 is found in chapter 49 of Jeremiah. Edom, associated with wisdom and mountain fortifications, is confronted with a destruction that no one can prevent. The language of falling from heights shows the reversal of false security. The image of the eagle ascending and descending upon Bozrah communicates the speed and reach of judgment.
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Compare Jeremiah 49:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn siehe, ich habe dich gering gemacht unter den Heiden und verachtet unter den Menschen.
Porque he aquí que pequeño te he puesto entre las gentes, menospreciado entre los hombres.
«Voy a hacerte pequeño entre las naciones, despreciado entre los seres humanos.
Car voici, je te rendrai petit parmi les nations, Méprisé parmi les hommes.
Perciocchè, ecco, io ti ho fatto piccolo fra le nazioni, sprezzato fra gli uomini.
Porque eis que te fiz pequeno entre os gentios, desprezado entre os homens.
看哪,我使你在列國中為最小, 在世人中被藐視。
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