Jeremiah 49:24
“Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail.”

What does Jeremiah 49:24 mean?
The Bible verse Jeremiah 49:24 (KJV) states, "Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail." This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah, which is a part of the Old Testament and is…
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In the book of Jeremiah, we witness a profound lamentation over the fate of nations and cities, speaking powerfully to our own times. The verse for our reflection today, Jeremiah 49:24, reads: "Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee; and fear hath seized on her…
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O Sovereign Lord, Thine eyes see all, and Thine ears hear our cries in times of trouble. As we come before Thee today, we are reminded of the words spoken through Thy faithful prophet Jeremiah: "Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her…
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