Bible Commentary

For Israel [hath] not [been] forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel. 5. forsaken ] lit. widowed, cp. Isa 54:4. The word is masculine, contrary to the figure (e.g. Jer 2:2) where Israel is the wife, and Jehovah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:5”

Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and [they that are] thrust through in her streets. Translate it: And they, i. e., the young men who form her host Jer 51:3, shall fall slain in the land of the Chaldaeans, and pierced through in her streets, i. e., the streets of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:4”

Against [him that] bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against [him that] lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host. 3. Let not the archer bend his bow, and let him not lift himself up, etc.] As the mg., when compared with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:3”

And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about. 2. strangers ] mg. (with A.V.) fanners, which (differing only in vocalisation from the other reading) suits the subsequent verb. So Syr. and Targ. The figure is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:2”

Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind; Jer 51:1 . against them that dwell in Leb-kamai ] Observe mg. meaning, the centre of hostility to Jehovah. See on Jer 25:26 (“Sheshach”). a destroying … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:1”

At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations. 46. At the noise of the taking of Babylon ] rather, At the tidings (viz. that) Babylon is taken. among the nations ] no longer merely to the Red Sea (as in Jer 49:21). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:46”

Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make [their] habitation desolate with them. See Poole “Jer 49:19“, where we have applied unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:45”

Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who [is] a chosen [man, that] I may appoint over her? for who [is] like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:44”

The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail. The Medes shall not be more prepared to destroy the Babylonians, than they shall be unprepared to make any resistance; as God will animate their enemies, so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:43”

They shall hold the bow and the lance: they [are] cruel, and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, [every one] put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon. The bow and the lance were the two usual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:42”