Jeremiah 50

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 50 of 52

1 The Word that Jehovah spoke against Babylon, against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet:

2 Declare among the nations, and make them hear, and lift up a banner. Make them hear, do not hide it; say, Babylon is captured, Bel is put to shame, Merodach is broken in pieces, her images are put to shame, her idols are broken in pieces.

3 For a nation comes up against her from the north, which shall make her land a horror. Yea, no one shall dwell in it. They shall flee, they shall go up, both man and animal.

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Chapter Summary

The judgment of Babylon. The redemption of Israel.

Key Hebrew Words

נְקָמָה vengeance H5360 · TWOT 1413b
גִּלּוּל idols H1544 · TWOT 353h
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a
סָלַח pardon, forgive H5545 · TWOT 1505
חֶ֫רֶב sword H2719 · TWOT 732a
זָדוֹן pride, insolence H2087 · TWOT 547b

People & Context

Jehovah

Speaks judgment on Babylon and declares Himself the strong Redeemer of Israel and Judah (v.34)

Jeremiah

The prophet by whom the word against Babylon was spoken (v.1)

Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon who devoured Israel and broke his bones; now called to account (vv.17-18)

Bel

Chief Babylonian god put to shame at Babylon's capture (v.2)

Merodach

Babylonian god broken in pieces when Babylon falls (v.2)

Timeline

The Fall of Babylon and Idols Shamed

Jeremiah prophesies that Babylon will be captured by a northern nation. Its gods Bel and Merodach are put to shame and broken into pieces.

Jeremiah 50:1-3
Israel and Judah Seek Jehovah Together

Upon Babylon's fall, the sons of Israel and Judah will weep together, seeking Jehovah and joining themselves to Him in a forgotten, everlasting covenant.

Jeremiah 50:4-8
Assembly of Nations Against Babylon

Jehovah stirs up a company of great nations from the north to attack and plunder Chaldea, making the mother of Babylon deeply ashamed and a dry wilderness.

Jeremiah 50:9-16

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