Bible Commentary

He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding. 15 19. These vv. are taken almost verbatim from Jer 10:12-16. The object of the insertion is to emphasize the powerlessness of Babylon’s idols against Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:15”

The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, [saying], Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillars; and they shall lift up a shout against thee. 14. I will fill, etc.] rather, Though I have filled thee (better, thou art filled) with men (i.e. innumerable inhabitants), as with locusts (viz. in point of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:14”

O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, [and] the measure of thy covetousness. 13. upon many waters ] See on Jer 50:38. abundant in treasures ] conveyed to Babylon from the conquered provinces. the measure of thy covetousness ] better, the cubit where thou shalt be cut off. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:13”

Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon. 12. Exhortation to commence the blockade. watchmen ] those of the attacking force who were appointed to see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:12”

Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. 11. sharp ] For mg. cp. Isa 49:2 (“polished shaft”). hold firm ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:11”

The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God. 10. hath brought forth our righteousness ] hath made known the justice of our cause (by our enemy’s overthrow). Cp. Psa 37:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Yahweh hath brought to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:10”

We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up [even] to the skies. 9. We would have healed, etc.] As the v. cannot be taken to express Jewish sentiment, we must suppose … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:9”

Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. 8. take balm ] See on Jer 46:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Destroyed – literally, broken, as was the hammer Jer 50:23. The cup, though of metal, is thrown down … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:8”

Babylon [hath been] a golden cup in the LORD’s hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad. 7. a golden cup ] In ch. Jer 25:15 f., Jeremiah was commanded to make the nations drink of the wine of God’s wrath. Babylon is here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:7”

Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this [is] the time of the LORD’s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense. 6. Flee ] addressed to the Jewish residents in Babylon. Cp. Jer 51:45 (“My people”), Jer 50:6; Isa 48:20; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:6”