CONTINUATION OF THE PROPHECY AGAINST BABYLON BEGUN IN THE FIFTIETH CHAPTER. (Jer. 51:1-64) in the midst of them that rise . . . against me--literally, "in the heart" of them. Compare Psa 46:2, "the midst of the sea," …
1Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo levanto un viento destruidor contra Babilonia, y contra sus moradores que se levantan contra mí.
2Y enviaré a Babilonia aventadores que la avienten, y vaciarán su tierra; porque se pondrán contra ella de todas partes en el día del mal.
3Diré al flechero que entesa su arco, y al que se enorgullece de su coraza: No perdonéis a sus jóvenes, destruid todo su ejército.
4Y caerán muertos en la tierra de los caldeos, y alanceados en sus calles.
5Porque Israel y Judá no han enviudado de su Dios, Jehová de los ejércitos, aunque su tierra fue llena de pecado contra el Santo de Israel.
6Huid de en medio de Babilonia, y librad cada uno su vida, para que no perezcáis a causa de su maldad; porque el tiempo es de venganza de Jehová; le dará su pago.
7Copa de oro fue Babilonia en la mano de Jehová, que embriagó a toda la tierra; de su vino bebieron los pueblos; se aturdieron, por tanto, las naciones.
8En un momento cayó Babilonia, y se despedazó; gemid sobre ella; tomad bálsamo para su dolor, quizá sane.
9Curamos a Babilonia, y no ha sanado; dejadla, y vámonos cada uno a su tierra; porque ha llegado hasta el cielo su juicio, y se ha alzado hasta las nubes.
10Jehová sacó a luz nuestras justicias; venid, y contemos en Sion la obra de Jehová nuestro Dios.
11Limpiad las saetas, embrazad los escudos; ha despertado Jehová el espíritu de los reyes de Media; porque contra Babilonia es su pensamiento para destruirla; porque venganza es de Jehová, y venganza de su templo.
12Levantad bandera sobre los muros de Babilonia, reforzad la guardia, poned centinelas, disponed celadas; porque deliberó Jehová, y aun pondrá en efecto lo que ha dicho contra los moradores de Babilonia.
13Tú, la que moras entre muchas aguas, rica en tesoros, ha venido tu fin, la medida de tu codicia.
14Jehová de los ejércitos juró por sí mismo, diciendo: Yo te llenaré de hombres como de langostas, y levantarán contra ti gritería.
15Él es el que hizo la tierra con su poder, el que afirmó el mundo con su sabiduría, y extendió los cielos con su inteligencia.
16A su voz se producen tumultos de aguas en los cielos, y hace subir las nubes de lo último de la tierra; él hace relámpagos con la lluvia, y saca el viento de sus depósitos.
17Todo hombre se ha infatuado, y no tiene ciencia; se avergüenza todo artífice de su escultura, porque mentira es su ídolo, no tiene espíritu.
18Vanidad son, obra digna de burla; en el tiempo del castigo perecerán.
19No es como ellos la porción de Jacob; porque él es el Formador de todo, e Israel es el cetro de su herencia; Jehová de los ejércitos es su nombre.
20Martillo me sois, y armas de guerra; y por medio de ti quebrantaré naciones, y por medio de ti destruiré reinos.
21Por tu medio quebrantaré caballos y a sus jinetes, y por medio de ti quebrantaré carros y a los que en ellos suben.
22Asimismo por tu medio quebrantaré hombres y mujeres, y por medio de ti quebrantaré viejos y jóvenes, y por tu medio quebrantaré jóvenes y vírgenes.
23También quebrantaré por medio de ti al pastor y a su rebaño; quebrantaré por tu medio a labradores y a sus yuntas; a jefes y a príncipes quebrantaré por medio de ti.
24Y pagaré a Babilonia y a todos los moradores de Caldea, todo el mal que ellos hicieron en Sion delante de vuestros ojos, dice Jehová.
25He aquí yo estoy contra ti, oh monte destruidor, dice Jehová, que destruiste toda la tierra; y extenderé mi mano contra ti, y te haré rodar de las peñas, y te reduciré a monte quemado.
26Y nadie tomará de ti piedra para esquina, ni piedra para cimiento; porque perpetuo asolamiento serás, ha dicho Jehová.
27Alzad bandera en la tierra, tocad trompeta en las naciones, preparad pueblos contra ella; juntad contra ella los reinos de Ararat, de Mini y de Askenaz; señalad contra ella capitán, haced subir caballos como langostas erizadas.
28Preparad contra ella naciones; los reyes de Media, sus capitanes y todos sus príncipes, y todo territorio de su dominio.
29Temblará la tierra, y se afligirá; porque es confirmado contra Babilonia todo el pensamiento de Jehová, para poner la tierra de Babilonia en soledad, para que no haya morador en ella.
30Los valientes de Babilonia dejaron de pelear, se encerraron en sus fortalezas; les faltaron las fuerzas, se volvieron como mujeres; incendiadas están sus casas, rotos sus cerrojos.
31Correo se encontrará con correo, mensajero se encontrará con mensajero, para anunciar al rey de Babilonia que su ciudad es tomada por todas partes.
32Los vados fueron tomados, y los baluartes quemados a fuego, y se consternaron los hombres de guerra.
33Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos, Dios de Israel: La hija de Babilonia es como una era cuando está de trillar; de aquí a poco le vendrá el tiempo de la siega.
34Me devoró, me desmenuzó Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia, y me dejó como vaso vacío; me tragó como dragón, llenó su vientre de mis delicadezas, y me echó fuera.
35Sobre Babilonia caiga la violencia hecha a mí y a mi carne, dirá la moradora de Sion; y mi sangre caiga sobre los moradores de Caldea, dirá Jerusalén.
36Por tanto, así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo juzgo tu causa y haré tu venganza; y secaré su mar, y haré que su corriente quede seca.
37Y será Babilonia montones de ruinas, morada de chacales, espanto y burla, sin morador.
38Todos a una rugirán como leones; como cachorros de leones gruñirán.
39En medio de su calor les pondré banquetes, y haré que se embriaguen, para que se alegren, y duerman eterno sueño y no despierten, dice Jehová.
40Los haré traer como corderos al matadero, como carneros y machos cabríos.
41¡Cómo fue apresada Babilonia, y fue tomada la que era alabada por toda la tierra! ¡Cómo vino a ser Babilonia objeto de espanto entre las naciones!
42Subió el mar sobre Babilonia; de la multitud de sus olas fue cubierta.
43Sus ciudades fueron asoladas, la tierra seca y desierta, tierra en que no morará nadie, ni pasará por ella hijo de hombre.
44Y juzgaré a Bel en Babilonia, y sacaré de su boca lo que se ha tragado; y no vendrán más naciones a él, y el muro de Babilonia caerá.
45Salid de en medio de ella, pueblo mío, y salvad cada uno su vida del ardor de la ira de Jehová.
46Y no desmaye vuestro corazón, ni temáis a causa del rumor que se oirá por la tierra; en un año vendrá el rumor, y después en otro año rumor, y habrá violencia en la tierra, dominador contra dominador.
47Por tanto, he aquí vienen días en que yo destruiré los ídolos de Babilonia, y toda su tierra será avergonzada, y todos sus muertos caerán en medio de ella.
48Los cielos y la tierra y todo lo que está en ellos cantarán de gozo sobre Babilonia; porque del norte vendrán contra ella destruidores, dice Jehová.
49Por los muertos de Israel caerá Babilonia, como por Babilonia cayeron los muertos de toda la tierra.
50Los que escapasteis de la espada, andad, no os detengáis; acordaos por muchos días de Jehová, y acordaos de Jerusalén.
51Estamos avergonzados, porque oímos la afrenta; la confusión cubrió nuestros rostros, porque vinieron extranjeros contra los santuarios de la casa de Jehová.
52Por tanto, vienen días, dice Jehová, en que yo destruiré sus ídolos, y en toda su tierra gemirán los heridos.
53Aunque suba Babilonia hasta el cielo, y se fortifique en las alturas, de mí vendrán a ella destruidores, dice Jehová.
54¡Óyese el clamor de Babilonia, y el gran quebrantamiento de la tierra de los caldeos!
55Porque Jehová destruirá a Babilonia, y quitará de ella la mucha jactancia; y bramarán sus olas, y como sonido de muchas aguas será la voz de ellos.
56Porque vino destruidor contra ella, contra Babilonia, y sus valientes fueron apresados; el arco de ellos fue quebrado; porque Jehová, Dios de retribuciones, dará la paga.
57Y embriagaré a sus príncipes y a sus sabios, a sus capitanes, a sus nobles y a sus fuertes; y dormirán sueño eterno y no despertarán, dice el Rey, cuyo nombre es Jehová de los ejércitos.
58Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: El muro ancho de Babilonia será derribado enteramente, y sus altas puertas serán quemadas a fuego; en vano trabajaron los pueblos, y las naciones se cansaron solo para el fuego.
59Palabra que envió el profeta Jeremías a Seraías hijo de Nerías, hijo de Maasías, cuando iba con Sedequías rey de Judá a Babilonia, en el cuarto año de su reinado. Y era Seraías el principal camarero.
60Escribió, pues, Jeremías en un libro todo el mal que había de venir sobre Babilonia, todas las palabras que están escritas contra Babilonia.
61Y dijo Jeremías a Seraías: Cuando llegues a Babilonia, y veas y leas todas estas cosas,
62dirás: Oh Jehová, tú has dicho contra este lugar que lo habías de destruir, hasta no quedar en él morador, ni hombre ni animal, sino que para siempre ha de ser asolado.
63Y cuando acabes de leer este libro, le atarás una piedra, y lo echarás en medio del Éufrates,
64y dirás: Así se hundirá Babilonia, y no se levantará del mal que yo traigo sobre ella; y serán rendidos. Hasta aquí son las palabras de Jeremías.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. fanners--(See on Jer 15:7). The farmers separate the wheat from the chaff; so God's judgments sha…
fanners--(See on Jer 15:7). The farmers separate the wheat from the chaff; so God's judgments shall sweep away guilty Babylon as chaff (Psa 1:4).
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II. Against him that bendeth--namely, the bow; that is, the Babylonian archer.
Against him that bendeth--namely, the bow; that is, the Babylonian archer.
let the archer bend--that is, the Persian archer (Jer 50:4). The Chaldean version and JEROME, by changing the vowel points, read, "Let not him (the Babylonian) who bendeth his bow bend it." But the close of the verse is addressed to the Median invaders; therefore it is more likely that the first part of the verse is addressed to them, as in English Version, not to the Babylonians, to warn them against resistance as vain, as in the Chaldean version. The word "bend" is thrice repeated: "Against him that bendeth let him that bendeth bend," to imply the utmost straining of the bow.
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III. (See on Jer 49:26; Jer 50:30; Jer 50:37).
(See on Jer 49:26; Jer 50:30; Jer 50:37).
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IV. forsaken--as a widow (Hebrew). Israel is not severed from her husband, Jehovah (Isa 54:5-7), by a…
forsaken--as a widow (Hebrew). Israel is not severed from her husband, Jehovah (Isa 54:5-7), by a perpetual divorce.
though . . . sin--though the land of Israel has been filled with sin, that is, with the punishment of their sin, devastation. But, as the Hebrew means "for," or "and therefore," not "though," translate, "and therefore their (the Chaldeans') land has been filled with (the penal consequences of) their sin" [GROTIUS].
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V. Warning to the Israelite captives to flee from Babylon, lest they should be involved in the punis…
Warning to the Israelite captives to flee from Babylon, lest they should be involved in the punishment of her "iniquity." So as to spiritual Babylon and her captives (Rev 18:4).
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VI. Babylon is compared to a cup, because she was the vessel in the hand of God, to make drunken with…
Babylon is compared to a cup, because she was the vessel in the hand of God, to make drunken with His vengeance the other peoples (Jer 13:12; Jer 25:15-16). Compare as to spiritual Babylon, Rev 14:8; Rev 17:4. The cup is termed "golden," to express the splendor and opulence of Babylon; whence also in the image seen by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 2:38) the head representing Babylon is of gold (compare Isa 14:4).
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VII. Her friends and confederates, who behold her fall, are invited to her aid. They reply, her case i…
Her friends and confederates, who behold her fall, are invited to her aid. They reply, her case is incurable, and that they must leave her to her fate. (Isa 21:9; Rev 14:8; Rev 18:2, Rev 18:9).
balm-- (Jer 8:22; Jer 46:11).
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VIII. We would have healed--We attempted to heal.
We would have healed--We attempted to heal.
her judgment--her crimes provoking God's "judgments" [GROTIUS].
reacheth unto heaven-- (Gen 18:21; Jon 1:2; Rev 18:5). Even the heathen nations perceive that her awful fall must be God's judgment for her crying sins (Psa 9:16; Psa 64:9).
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IX. Next after the speech of the confederates of Babylon, comes that of the Jews celebrating with tha…
Next after the speech of the confederates of Babylon, comes that of the Jews celebrating with thanksgivings the promise-keeping faithfulness of their covenant God.
brought forth, &c.-- (Psa 37:6).
our righteousness--not the Jews' merits, but God's faithfulness to Himself and to His covenant, which constituted the "righteousness" of His people, that is, their justification in their controversy with Babylon, the cruel enemy of God and His people. Compare Jer 23:6, "The Lord our righteousness"; Mic 7:9. Their righteousness is His righteousness.
declare in Zion-- (Psa 102:13-21).
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X. Make bright--literally, "pure." Polish and sharpen.
Make bright--literally, "pure." Polish and sharpen.
gather--literally, "fill"; that is, gather in full number, so that none be wanting. So, "gave in full tale" (Sa1 18:27). GESENIUS, not so well, translates, "Fill with your bodies the shields" (compare Sol 4:4). He means to tell the Babylonians, Make what preparations you will, all will be in vain (compare Jer 46:3-6).
kings of . . . Medes--He names the Medes rather than the Persians, because Darius, or Cyaxares, was above Cyrus in power and the greatness of his kingdom.
temple-- (Jer 50:28).
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XI. With all your efforts, your city shall be taken.
With all your efforts, your city shall be taken.
standard--to summon the defenders together to any point threatened by the besiegers.
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XII. waters-- (Jer 51:32, Jer 51:36; see on Isa 21:1). The Euphrates surrounded the city and, being di…
waters-- (Jer 51:32, Jer 51:36; see on Isa 21:1). The Euphrates surrounded the city and, being divided into many channels, formed islands. Compare as to spiritual Babylon "waters," that is, "many peoples," Rev 17:1, Rev 17:15. A large lake also was near Babylon.
measure--literally, "cubit," which was the most common measure, and therefore is used for a measure in general. The time for putting a limit to thy covetousness [GESENIUS]. There is no "and" in the Hebrew: translate, "thine end, the retribution for thy covetousness" [GROTIUS]. MAURER takes the image to be from weaving: "the cubit where thou art to be cut off"; for the web is cut off, when the required number of cubits is completed (Isa 38:12).
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XIII. by himself--literally, "by His soul" (Sa2 15:21; Heb 6:13).
by himself--literally, "by His soul" (Sa2 15:21; Heb 6:13).
fill . . . with caterpillars--locusts (Nah 3:15). Numerous as are the citizens of Babylon, the invaders shall be more numerous.
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XIV. Repeated from Jer 10:12-16; except that "Israel" is not in the Hebrew of Jer 51:19, which ought, …
Repeated from Jer 10:12-16; except that "Israel" is not in the Hebrew of Jer 51:19, which ought, therefore, to be translated, "He is the Former of all things, and (therefore) of the rod of His inheritance" (that is, of the nation peculiarly His own). In the tenth chapter the contrast is between the idols and God; here it is between the power of populous Babylon and that of God: "Thou dwellest upon many waters" (Jer 51:13); but God can, by merely "uttering His voice," create "many waters" (Jer 51:16). The "earth" (in its material aspect) is the result of His "power"; the "world" (viewed in its orderly system) is the result of His "wisdom," &c. (Jer 51:15). Such an Almighty Being can be at no loss for resources to effect His purpose against Babylon.
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XV. (See on Jer 50:23). "Break in pieces" refers to the "hammer" there (compare Nah 2:1, Margin). The…
(See on Jer 50:23). "Break in pieces" refers to the "hammer" there (compare Nah 2:1, Margin). The club also was often used by ancient warriors.
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16. old and young-- (Ch2 36:17).
old and young-- (Ch2 36:17).
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17. The detail of particulars (Jer 51:20-23) is in order to express the indiscriminate slaughters per…
The detail of particulars (Jer 51:20-23) is in order to express the indiscriminate slaughters perpetrated by Babylon on Zion, which, in just retribution, are all to befall her in turn (Jer 50:15, Jer 50:29).
in your sight--addressed to the Jews.
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18. destroying mountain--called so, not from its position, for it lay low (Jer 51:13; Gen 11:2, Gen 1…
destroying mountain--called so, not from its position, for it lay low (Jer 51:13; Gen 11:2, Gen 11:9), but from its eminence above other nations, many of which it had "destroyed"; also, because of its lofty palaces, towers, hanging gardens resting on arches, and walls, fifty royal cubits broad and two hundred high.
roll thee down from the rocks--that is, from thy rock-like fortifications and walls.
burnt mountain-- (Rev 8:8). A volcano, which, after having spent itself in pouring its "destroying" lava on all the country around, falls into the vacuum and becomes extinct, the surrounding "rocks" alone marking where the crater had been. Such was the appearance of Babylon after its destruction, and as the pumice stones of the volcano are left in their place, being unfit for building, so Babylon should never rise from its ruins.
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19. corner . . . stone . . . foundations--The corner-stone was the most important one in the building…
corner . . . stone . . . foundations--The corner-stone was the most important one in the building, the foundation-stones came next in importance (Eph 2:20). So the sense is, even as there shall be no stones useful for building left of thee, so no leading prince, or governors, shall come forth from thy inhabitants.
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20. (Jer 50:29). As in Jer 51:12 the Babylonians were told to "set up the standard," so here her foes…
(Jer 50:29). As in Jer 51:12 the Babylonians were told to "set up the standard," so here her foes are told to do so: the latter, to good purpose; the former, in vain.
Ararat--Upper or Major Armenia, the regions about Mount Ararat.
Minni--Lower or Lesser Armenia. RAWLINSON says that Van was the capital of Minni. It was conquered by Tettarrassa, the general of Tetembar II, the Assyrian king whose wars are recorded on the black obelisk now in the British Museum.
Ashchenaz--a descendant of Japheth (Gen 10:3), who gave his name to the sea now called the Black Sea; the region bordering on it is probably here meant, namely, Asia Minor, including places named Ascania in Phrygia and Bithynia. Cyrus had subdued Asia Minor and the neighboring regions, and from these he drew levies in proceeding against Babylon.
rough caterpillars--The horsemen in multitude, and in appearance bristling with javelins and with crests, resemble "rough caterpillars," or locusts of the hairy-crested kind (Nah 3:15).
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21. kings of . . . Medes-- (Jer 51:11). The satraps and tributary kings under Darius, or Cyaxares.
kings of . . . Medes-- (Jer 51:11). The satraps and tributary kings under Darius, or Cyaxares.
his dominion--the king of Media's dominion.
land shall tremble . . . every purpose of . . . Lord shall be performed--elegant antithesis between the trembling of the land or earth, and the stability of "every purpose of the Lord" (compare Psa 46:1-3).
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22. forborne to fight--for the city was not taken by force of arms, but by stratagem, according to th…
forborne to fight--for the city was not taken by force of arms, but by stratagem, according to the counsel given to Cyrus by two eunuchs of Belshazzar who deserted.
remained in . . . holds--not daring to go forth to fight; many, with Nabonidus, withdrew to the fortified city Borsippa.
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23. (See on Jer 50:24).
(See on Jer 50:24).
One post--One courier after another shall announce the capture of the city. The couriers despatched from the walls, where Cyrus enters, shall "meet" those sent by the king. Their confused running to and fro would result from the sudden panic at the entrance of Cyrus into the city, which he had so long besieged ineffectually; the Babylonians had laughed at his attempts and were feasting at the time without fear.
taken at one end--which was not known for a long time to the king and his courtiers feasting in the middle of the city; so great was its extent that, when the city was already three days in the enemy's hands, the fact was not known in some parts of the city [ARISTOTLE, Politics, 3.2].
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24. passages are stopped--The guarded fords of the Euphrates are occupied by the enemy (see on Jer 50…
passages are stopped--The guarded fords of the Euphrates are occupied by the enemy (see on Jer 50:38).
reeds . . . burned--literally, "the marsh." After draining off the river, Cyrus "burned" the stockade of dense tree-like "reeds" on its banks, forming the outworks of the city's fortifications. The burning of these would give the appearance of the marsh or river itself being on "fire."
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25. like a threshing-floor, it is time to thresh her--rather, "like a threshing-floor at the time of …
like a threshing-floor, it is time to thresh her--rather, "like a threshing-floor at the time of threshing," or "at the time when it is trodden." The treading, or threshing, here put before the harvest, out of the natural order, because the prominent thought is the treading down or destruction of Babylon. In the East the treading out of the corn took place only at harvest-time. Babylon is like a threshing-floor not trodden for a long time; but the time of harvest, when her citizens shall be trodden under foot, shall come [CALVIN]. "Like a threshing-floor full of corn, so is Babylon now full of riches, but the time of harvest shall come, when all her prosperity shall be cut off" [LUDOVICUS DE DIEU]. GROTIUS distinguishes the "harvest" from the "threshing"; the former is the slaying of her citizens, the latter the pillaging and destruction of the city (compare Joe 3:13; Rev 14:15, Rev 14:18).
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26. me--Zion speaks. Her groans are what bring down retribution in kind on Babylon (Jer 50:17; Psa 10…
me--Zion speaks. Her groans are what bring down retribution in kind on Babylon (Jer 50:17; Psa 102:13, Psa 102:17, Psa 102:20).
empty vessel--He has drained me out.
dragon--The serpent often "swallows" its prey whole; or a sea monster [GROTIUS].
filled his belly . . . cast me out--like a beast, which, having "filled" himself to satiety, "casts out" the rest [CALVIN]. After filling all his storehouses with my goods, he has cast me out of this land [GROTIUS].
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27. my flesh--which Nebuchadnezzar hath "devoured" (Jer 51:34). Zion thus calls her kinsmen (Rom 11:1…
my flesh--which Nebuchadnezzar hath "devoured" (Jer 51:34). Zion thus calls her kinsmen (Rom 11:14) slain throughout the country or carried captives to Babylon [GROTIUS]. Or, as "my blood" follows, it and "my flesh" constitute the whole man: Zion, in its totality, its citizens and all its substance, have been a prey to Babylon's violence (Psa 137:8).
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28. plead . . . cause-- (Jer 50:34).
plead . . . cause-- (Jer 50:34).
sea--the Euphrates (Jer 51:13; Jer 50:38). Compare Isa 19:5, "sea," that is, the Nile (Isa 21:1).
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29. (Jer 50:26, Jer 50:39; Rev 18:2).
(Jer 50:26, Jer 50:39; Rev 18:2).
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30. The capture of Babylon was effected on the night of a festival in honor of its idols.
The capture of Babylon was effected on the night of a festival in honor of its idols.
roar . . . yell--The Babylonians were shouting in drunken revelry (compare Dan 5:4).
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31. In their heat I will make their feasts--In the midst of their being heated with wine, I will give…
In their heat I will make their feasts--In the midst of their being heated with wine, I will give them "their" potions,--a very different cup to drink, but one which is their due, the wine cup of My stupefying wrath (Jer 25:15; Jer 49:12; Isa 51:17; Lam 4:21).
rejoice, and sleep . . . perpetual, &c.--that they may exult, and in the midst of their jubilant exultation sleep the sleep of death (Jer 51:57; Isa 21:4-5).
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32. Sheshach--Babylon (compare Note, see Jer 25:26); called so from the goddess Shach, to whom a five…
Sheshach--Babylon (compare Note, see Jer 25:26); called so from the goddess Shach, to whom a five days' festival was kept, during which, as in the Roman Saturnalia, the most unbridled licentiousness was permitted; slaves ruled their masters, and in every house one called Zogan, arrayed in a royal garment, was chosen to rule all the rest. He calls Babylon "Sheshach," to imply that it was during this feast the city was taken [SCALIGER].
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33. The sea--the host of Median invaders. The image (compare Jer 47:2; Isa 8:7-8) is appropriately ta…
The sea--the host of Median invaders. The image (compare Jer 47:2; Isa 8:7-8) is appropriately taken from the Euphrates, which, overflowing in spring, is like a "sea" near Babylon (Jer 51:13, Jer 51:32, Jer 51:36).
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34. Her cities--the cities, her dependencies. So, "Jerusalem and the cities thereof" (Jer 34:1). Or, …
Her cities--the cities, her dependencies. So, "Jerusalem and the cities thereof" (Jer 34:1). Or, the "cities" are the inner and outer cities, the two parts into which Babylon was divided by the Euphrates [GROTIUS].
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35. Bel . . . swallowed--in allusion to the many sacrifices to the idol which its priests pretended i…
Bel . . . swallowed--in allusion to the many sacrifices to the idol which its priests pretended it swallowed at night; or rather, the precious gifts taken from other nations and offered to it (which it is said to have "swallowed"; compare "devoured," "swallowed," Jer 51:34; Jer 50:17), which it should have to disgorge (compare Jer 51:13; Jer 50:37). Of these gifts were the vessels of Jehovah's temple in Jerusalem (Ch2 36:7; Dan 1:2). The restoration of these, as foretold here, is recorded in Ezr 1:7-11.
flow--as a river; fitly depicting the influx of pilgrims of all "nations" to the idol.
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36. (See on Jer 51:6).
(See on Jer 51:6).
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37. And lest--Compare, for the same ellipsis, Gen 3:22; Exo 13:17; Deu 8:12. "And in order that your …
And lest--Compare, for the same ellipsis, Gen 3:22; Exo 13:17; Deu 8:12. "And in order that your heart may not faint at the (first) rumor" (of war), I will give you some intimation of the time. In the first "year" there shall "come a rumor" that Cyrus is preparing for war against Babylon. "After that, in another year, shall come a rumor," namely, that Cyrus is approaching, and has already entered Assyria. Then is your time to "go out" (Jer 51:45). Babylon was taken the following or third year of Belshazzar's reign [GROTIUS].
violence in the land--of Babylon (Psa 7:16).
ruler against ruler--or, "ruler upon ruler," a continual change of rulers in a short space. Belshazzar and Nabonidus, supplanted by Darius or Cyaxares, who is succeeded by Cyrus.
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38. GROTIUS translates, "Because then (namely, on the third year) the time shall have come that," &c.
GROTIUS translates, "Because then (namely, on the third year) the time shall have come that," &c.
confounded--at seeing their gods powerless to help them.
her slain--in retribution for "Israel's slain" (Jer 51:49) who fell by her hand. GROTIUS translates, "her dancers," as in Jdg 21:21, Jdg 21:23; Sa1 18:6, the same Hebrew word is translated, alluding to the dancing revelry of the festival during which Cyrus took Babylon.
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39. heaven . . . earth . . . sing for Babylon-- (Isa 14:7-13; Isa 44:23; Rev 18:20).
heaven . . . earth . . . sing for Babylon-- (Isa 14:7-13; Isa 44:23; Rev 18:20).
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40. caused . . . to fall--literally, "has been for the falling," that is, as Babylon made this its on…
caused . . . to fall--literally, "has been for the falling," that is, as Babylon made this its one aim to fill all places with the slain of Israel, so at Babylon shall all the slain of that whole land (not as English Version, "of all the earth") [MAURER]. HENDERSON translates, "Babylon also shall fall, ye slain of Israel. Those also of Babylon shall fall, O ye slain of all the earth." But, "in the midst of her," Jer 51:47, plainly answers to "at Babylon," Jer 51:49, English Version.
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41. escaped . . . sword--namely, of the Medes. So great will be the slaughter that even some of God's…
escaped . . . sword--namely, of the Medes. So great will be the slaughter that even some of God's people shall be involved in it, as they had deserved.
afar off--though ye are banished far off from where ye used formerly to worship God.
let Jerusalem come into your mind--While in exile remember your temple and city, so as to prefer them to all the rest of the world wherever ye may be (Isa 62:6).
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42. The prophet anticipates the Jews' reply; I know you will say in despair, "We are confounded," &c.…
The prophet anticipates the Jews' reply; I know you will say in despair, "We are confounded," &c. "Wherefore (God saith to you) behold, I will," &c. (Jer 51:52) [CALVIN]. I prefer taking Jer 51:51 as the prayer which the Jews are directed to offer in exile (Jer 51:50), "let Jerusalem come into your mind" (and say in prayer to God), "We are confounded." This view is confirmed by Psa 44:15-16; Psa 79:4; Psa 102:17-20; Isa 62:6-7.
for strangers--The "reproach," which especially has stung us, came when they taunted us with the fact that they had burned the temple, our peculiar glory, as though our religion was a thing of naught.
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43. Wherefore--because of these sighs of the Jews directed to God (Jer 51:21).
Wherefore--because of these sighs of the Jews directed to God (Jer 51:21).
I . . . judgment upon . . . images--in opposition to the Babylonian taunt that Jehovah's religion was a thing of naught, since they had burned His temple (Jer 51:51): I will show that, though I have thus visited the Jews neglect of Me, yet those gods of Babylon cannot save themselves, much less their votaries, who shall "through all her land" lie and "groan" with wounds.
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44. We are not to measure God's power by what seems to our perceptions natural or probable. Compare O…
We are not to measure God's power by what seems to our perceptions natural or probable. Compare Oba 1:4 as to Edom (Amo 9:2).
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45. great voice--Where once was the great din of a mighty city. there shall be the silence of death […
great voice--Where once was the great din of a mighty city. there shall be the silence of death [VATABLUS]. Or, the "great voice" of the revellers (Jer 51:38-39; Isa 22:2). Or, the voice of mighty boasting [CALVIN], (compare Jer 51:53).
her waves--"when" her calamities shall cause her to give forth a widely different "voice," even such a one as the waves give that lash the shores (Jer 51:42) [GROTIUS]. Or, "when" is connected thus: "the great voice" in her, when her "waves," &c. (compare Jer 51:13). CALVIN translates, "their waves," that is, the Medes bursting on her as impetuous waves; so Jer 51:42. But the parallel, "a great voice," belongs to her, therefore the wave-like "roar" of "their voice" ought also belong to her (compare Jer 51:54). The "great voice" of commercial din, boasting, and feasting, is "destroyed"; but in its stead there is the wave-like roar of her voice in her "destruction" (Jer 51:54).
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46. taken--when they were least expecting it, and in such a way that resistance was impossible.
taken--when they were least expecting it, and in such a way that resistance was impossible.
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47. (Jer 51:39; Dan 5:1, &c.).
(Jer 51:39; Dan 5:1, &c.).
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48. broad walls--eighty-seven feet broad [ROSENMULLER]; fifty cubits [GROTIUS]. A chariot of four hor…
broad walls--eighty-seven feet broad [ROSENMULLER]; fifty cubits [GROTIUS]. A chariot of four horses abreast could meet another on it without collision. The walls were two hundred cubits high, and four hundred and eighty-five stadia, or sixty miles in extent.
gates--one hundred in number, of brass; twenty-five on each of the four sides, the city being square; between the gates were two hundred and fifty towers. BEROSUS says triple walls encompassed the outer, and the same number the inner city. Cyrus caused the outer walls to be demolished. Taking the extent of the walls to be three hundred and sixty-five stadia, as DIODORUS states, it is said two hundred thousand men completed a stadium each day, so that the whole was completed in one year.
labour . . . in the fire--The event will show that the builders of the walls have "labored" only for the "fire" in which they shall be consumed, "In the fire" answers to the parallel, "burned with fire." Translate, "shall have labored in vain," &c. Compare Job 3:14, "built desolate places for themselves," that is, grand places, soon about to be desolate ruins. Jeremiah has in view here Hab 2:13.
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49. A special copy of the prophecy prepared by Jeremiah was delivered to Seraiah, to console the Jews…
A special copy of the prophecy prepared by Jeremiah was delivered to Seraiah, to console the Jews in their Babylonian exile. Though he was to throw it into the Euphrates, a symbol of Babylon's fate, no doubt he retained the substance in memory, so as to be able orally to communicate it to his countrymen.
went with Zedekiah--rather, "in behalf of Zedekiah"; sent by Zedekiah to appease Nebuchadnezzar's anger at his revolt [CALVIN].
fourth year--so that Jeremiah's prediction of Babylon's downfall was thus solemnly written and sealed by a symbolical action, six whole years before the capture of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.
quiet prince--Compare Ch1 22:9, "a man of rest." Seraiah was not one of the courtiers hostile to God's prophets, but "quiet" and docile; ready to execute Jeremiah's commission, notwithstanding the risk attending it. GLASSIUS translates, "prince of Menuchah" (compare Ch1 2:52, Margin). MAURER translates, "commander of the caravan," on whom it devolved to appoint the resting-place for the night. English Version suits the context best.
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50. read--not in public, for the Chaldeans would not have understood Hebrew; but in private, as is to…
read--not in public, for the Chaldeans would not have understood Hebrew; but in private, as is to be inferred from his addressing himself altogether to God (Jer 51:62) [CALVIN].
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51. O Lord, thou--and not merely Jeremiah or any man is the author of this prophecy; I therefore here…
O Lord, thou--and not merely Jeremiah or any man is the author of this prophecy; I therefore here in Thy presence embrace as true all that I read.
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52. bind a stone, &c.-- (Rev 18:21). So the Phoceans in leaving their country, when about to found Ma…
bind a stone, &c.-- (Rev 18:21). So the Phoceans in leaving their country, when about to found Marseilles, threw lead into the sea, binding themselves not to return till the lead should swim.
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53. they shall be weary--The Babylonians shall be worn out, so as not to be able to recover their str…
they shall be weary--The Babylonians shall be worn out, so as not to be able to recover their strength.
Thus far . . . Jeremiah--Hence it is to be inferred that the last chapter is not included in Jeremiah's writings but was added by some inspired man, mainly at 2Ki. 24:18-25:30 to explain and confirm what precedes [CALVIN].
(See on Jer 51:64). Jeremiah, having already (thirty-ninth and fortieth chapters) given the history in the proper place, was not likely to repeat it here. Its canonical authority as inspired is shown by its being in the Septuagint version. It contains the capture and burning of Jerusalem, &c., Zedekiah's punishment, and the better treatment of Jehoiachin under Evil-merodach, down to his death. These last events were probably subsequent to Jeremiah's time.
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Jeremiah — Capítulo 51
CONTINUATION OF THE PROPHECY AGAINST BABYLON BEGUN IN THE FIFTIETH CHAPTER. (Jer. 51:1-64) in the midst of them that rise . . . against me--literally, "in the heart" of them. Compare Psa 46:2, "the midst of the sea," …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo levanto un viento destruidor contra Babilonia, y contra sus moradores que se levantan contra mí.
2Y enviaré a Babilonia aventadores que la avienten, y vaciarán su tierra; porque se pondrán contra ella de todas partes en el día del mal.
3Diré al flechero que entesa su arco, y al que se enorgullece de su coraza: No perdonéis a sus jóvenes, destruid todo su ejército.
4Y caerán muertos en la tierra de los caldeos, y alanceados en sus calles.
5Porque Israel y Judá no han enviudado de su Dios, Jehová de los ejércitos, aunque su tierra fue llena de pecado contra el Santo de Israel.
6Huid de en medio de Babilonia, y librad cada uno su vida, para que no perezcáis a causa de su maldad; porque el tiempo es de venganza de Jehová; le dará su pago.
7Copa de oro fue Babilonia en la mano de Jehová, que embriagó a toda la tierra; de su vino bebieron los pueblos; se aturdieron, por tanto, las naciones.
8En un momento cayó Babilonia, y se despedazó; gemid sobre ella; tomad bálsamo para su dolor, quizá sane.
9Curamos a Babilonia, y no ha sanado; dejadla, y vámonos cada uno a su tierra; porque ha llegado hasta el cielo su juicio, y se ha alzado hasta las nubes.
10Jehová sacó a luz nuestras justicias; venid, y contemos en Sion la obra de Jehová nuestro Dios.
11Limpiad las saetas, embrazad los escudos; ha despertado Jehová el espíritu de los reyes de Media; porque contra Babilonia es su pensamiento para destruirla; porque venganza es de Jehová, y venganza de su templo.
12Levantad bandera sobre los muros de Babilonia, reforzad la guardia, poned centinelas, disponed celadas; porque deliberó Jehová, y aun pondrá en efecto lo que ha dicho contra los moradores de Babilonia.
13Tú, la que moras entre muchas aguas, rica en tesoros, ha venido tu fin, la medida de tu codicia.
14Jehová de los ejércitos juró por sí mismo, diciendo: Yo te llenaré de hombres como de langostas, y levantarán contra ti gritería.
15Él es el que hizo la tierra con su poder, el que afirmó el mundo con su sabiduría, y extendió los cielos con su inteligencia.
16A su voz se producen tumultos de aguas en los cielos, y hace subir las nubes de lo último de la tierra; él hace relámpagos con la lluvia, y saca el viento de sus depósitos.
17Todo hombre se ha infatuado, y no tiene ciencia; se avergüenza todo artífice de su escultura, porque mentira es su ídolo, no tiene espíritu.
18Vanidad son, obra digna de burla; en el tiempo del castigo perecerán.
19No es como ellos la porción de Jacob; porque él es el Formador de todo, e Israel es el cetro de su herencia; Jehová de los ejércitos es su nombre.
20Martillo me sois, y armas de guerra; y por medio de ti quebrantaré naciones, y por medio de ti destruiré reinos.
21Por tu medio quebrantaré caballos y a sus jinetes, y por medio de ti quebrantaré carros y a los que en ellos suben.
22Asimismo por tu medio quebrantaré hombres y mujeres, y por medio de ti quebrantaré viejos y jóvenes, y por tu medio quebrantaré jóvenes y vírgenes.
23También quebrantaré por medio de ti al pastor y a su rebaño; quebrantaré por tu medio a labradores y a sus yuntas; a jefes y a príncipes quebrantaré por medio de ti.
24Y pagaré a Babilonia y a todos los moradores de Caldea, todo el mal que ellos hicieron en Sion delante de vuestros ojos, dice Jehová.
25He aquí yo estoy contra ti, oh monte destruidor, dice Jehová, que destruiste toda la tierra; y extenderé mi mano contra ti, y te haré rodar de las peñas, y te reduciré a monte quemado.
26Y nadie tomará de ti piedra para esquina, ni piedra para cimiento; porque perpetuo asolamiento serás, ha dicho Jehová.
27Alzad bandera en la tierra, tocad trompeta en las naciones, preparad pueblos contra ella; juntad contra ella los reinos de Ararat, de Mini y de Askenaz; señalad contra ella capitán, haced subir caballos como langostas erizadas.
28Preparad contra ella naciones; los reyes de Media, sus capitanes y todos sus príncipes, y todo territorio de su dominio.
29Temblará la tierra, y se afligirá; porque es confirmado contra Babilonia todo el pensamiento de Jehová, para poner la tierra de Babilonia en soledad, para que no haya morador en ella.
30Los valientes de Babilonia dejaron de pelear, se encerraron en sus fortalezas; les faltaron las fuerzas, se volvieron como mujeres; incendiadas están sus casas, rotos sus cerrojos.
31Correo se encontrará con correo, mensajero se encontrará con mensajero, para anunciar al rey de Babilonia que su ciudad es tomada por todas partes.
32Los vados fueron tomados, y los baluartes quemados a fuego, y se consternaron los hombres de guerra.
33Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos, Dios de Israel: La hija de Babilonia es como una era cuando está de trillar; de aquí a poco le vendrá el tiempo de la siega.
34Me devoró, me desmenuzó Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia, y me dejó como vaso vacío; me tragó como dragón, llenó su vientre de mis delicadezas, y me echó fuera.
35Sobre Babilonia caiga la violencia hecha a mí y a mi carne, dirá la moradora de Sion; y mi sangre caiga sobre los moradores de Caldea, dirá Jerusalén.
36Por tanto, así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo juzgo tu causa y haré tu venganza; y secaré su mar, y haré que su corriente quede seca.
37Y será Babilonia montones de ruinas, morada de chacales, espanto y burla, sin morador.
38Todos a una rugirán como leones; como cachorros de leones gruñirán.
39En medio de su calor les pondré banquetes, y haré que se embriaguen, para que se alegren, y duerman eterno sueño y no despierten, dice Jehová.
40Los haré traer como corderos al matadero, como carneros y machos cabríos.
41¡Cómo fue apresada Babilonia, y fue tomada la que era alabada por toda la tierra! ¡Cómo vino a ser Babilonia objeto de espanto entre las naciones!
42Subió el mar sobre Babilonia; de la multitud de sus olas fue cubierta.
43Sus ciudades fueron asoladas, la tierra seca y desierta, tierra en que no morará nadie, ni pasará por ella hijo de hombre.
44Y juzgaré a Bel en Babilonia, y sacaré de su boca lo que se ha tragado; y no vendrán más naciones a él, y el muro de Babilonia caerá.
45Salid de en medio de ella, pueblo mío, y salvad cada uno su vida del ardor de la ira de Jehová.
46Y no desmaye vuestro corazón, ni temáis a causa del rumor que se oirá por la tierra; en un año vendrá el rumor, y después en otro año rumor, y habrá violencia en la tierra, dominador contra dominador.
47Por tanto, he aquí vienen días en que yo destruiré los ídolos de Babilonia, y toda su tierra será avergonzada, y todos sus muertos caerán en medio de ella.
48Los cielos y la tierra y todo lo que está en ellos cantarán de gozo sobre Babilonia; porque del norte vendrán contra ella destruidores, dice Jehová.
49Por los muertos de Israel caerá Babilonia, como por Babilonia cayeron los muertos de toda la tierra.
50Los que escapasteis de la espada, andad, no os detengáis; acordaos por muchos días de Jehová, y acordaos de Jerusalén.
51Estamos avergonzados, porque oímos la afrenta; la confusión cubrió nuestros rostros, porque vinieron extranjeros contra los santuarios de la casa de Jehová.
52Por tanto, vienen días, dice Jehová, en que yo destruiré sus ídolos, y en toda su tierra gemirán los heridos.
53Aunque suba Babilonia hasta el cielo, y se fortifique en las alturas, de mí vendrán a ella destruidores, dice Jehová.
54¡Óyese el clamor de Babilonia, y el gran quebrantamiento de la tierra de los caldeos!
55Porque Jehová destruirá a Babilonia, y quitará de ella la mucha jactancia; y bramarán sus olas, y como sonido de muchas aguas será la voz de ellos.
56Porque vino destruidor contra ella, contra Babilonia, y sus valientes fueron apresados; el arco de ellos fue quebrado; porque Jehová, Dios de retribuciones, dará la paga.
57Y embriagaré a sus príncipes y a sus sabios, a sus capitanes, a sus nobles y a sus fuertes; y dormirán sueño eterno y no despertarán, dice el Rey, cuyo nombre es Jehová de los ejércitos.
58Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: El muro ancho de Babilonia será derribado enteramente, y sus altas puertas serán quemadas a fuego; en vano trabajaron los pueblos, y las naciones se cansaron solo para el fuego.
59Palabra que envió el profeta Jeremías a Seraías hijo de Nerías, hijo de Maasías, cuando iba con Sedequías rey de Judá a Babilonia, en el cuarto año de su reinado. Y era Seraías el principal camarero.
60Escribió, pues, Jeremías en un libro todo el mal que había de venir sobre Babilonia, todas las palabras que están escritas contra Babilonia.
61Y dijo Jeremías a Seraías: Cuando llegues a Babilonia, y veas y leas todas estas cosas,
62dirás: Oh Jehová, tú has dicho contra este lugar que lo habías de destruir, hasta no quedar en él morador, ni hombre ni animal, sino que para siempre ha de ser asolado.
63Y cuando acabes de leer este libro, le atarás una piedra, y lo echarás en medio del Éufrates,
64y dirás: Así se hundirá Babilonia, y no se levantará del mal que yo traigo sobre ella; y serán rendidos. Hasta aquí son las palabras de Jeremías.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. fanners--(See on Jer 15:7). The farmers separate the wheat from the chaff; so God's judgments sha…
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II. Against him that bendeth--namely, the bow; that is, the Babylonian archer.
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III. (See on Jer 49:26; Jer 50:30; Jer 50:37).
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IV. forsaken--as a widow (Hebrew). Israel is not severed from her husband, Jehovah (Isa 54:5-7), by a…
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V. Warning to the Israelite captives to flee from Babylon, lest they should be involved in the punis…
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VI. Babylon is compared to a cup, because she was the vessel in the hand of God, to make drunken with…
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VII. Her friends and confederates, who behold her fall, are invited to her aid. They reply, her case i…
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VIII. We would have healed--We attempted to heal.
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IX. Next after the speech of the confederates of Babylon, comes that of the Jews celebrating with tha…
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X. Make bright--literally, "pure." Polish and sharpen.
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XI. With all your efforts, your city shall be taken.
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XII. waters-- (Jer 51:32, Jer 51:36; see on Isa 21:1). The Euphrates surrounded the city and, being di…
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XIII. by himself--literally, "by His soul" (Sa2 15:21; Heb 6:13).
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XIV. Repeated from Jer 10:12-16; except that "Israel" is not in the Hebrew of Jer 51:19, which ought, …
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XV. (See on Jer 50:23). "Break in pieces" refers to the "hammer" there (compare Nah 2:1, Margin). The…
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16. old and young-- (Ch2 36:17).
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17. The detail of particulars (Jer 51:20-23) is in order to express the indiscriminate slaughters per…
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18. destroying mountain--called so, not from its position, for it lay low (Jer 51:13; Gen 11:2, Gen 1…
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19. corner . . . stone . . . foundations--The corner-stone was the most important one in the building…
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20. (Jer 50:29). As in Jer 51:12 the Babylonians were told to "set up the standard," so here her foes…
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21. kings of . . . Medes-- (Jer 51:11). The satraps and tributary kings under Darius, or Cyaxares.
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22. forborne to fight--for the city was not taken by force of arms, but by stratagem, according to th…
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23. (See on Jer 50:24).
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24. passages are stopped--The guarded fords of the Euphrates are occupied by the enemy (see on Jer 50…
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25. like a threshing-floor, it is time to thresh her--rather, "like a threshing-floor at the time of …
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26. me--Zion speaks. Her groans are what bring down retribution in kind on Babylon (Jer 50:17; Psa 10…
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27. my flesh--which Nebuchadnezzar hath "devoured" (Jer 51:34). Zion thus calls her kinsmen (Rom 11:1…
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28. plead . . . cause-- (Jer 50:34).
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29. (Jer 50:26, Jer 50:39; Rev 18:2).
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30. The capture of Babylon was effected on the night of a festival in honor of its idols.
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31. In their heat I will make their feasts--In the midst of their being heated with wine, I will give…
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32. Sheshach--Babylon (compare Note, see Jer 25:26); called so from the goddess Shach, to whom a five…
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33. The sea--the host of Median invaders. The image (compare Jer 47:2; Isa 8:7-8) is appropriately ta…
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34. Her cities--the cities, her dependencies. So, "Jerusalem and the cities thereof" (Jer 34:1). Or, …
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35. Bel . . . swallowed--in allusion to the many sacrifices to the idol which its priests pretended i…
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36. (See on Jer 51:6).
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37. And lest--Compare, for the same ellipsis, Gen 3:22; Exo 13:17; Deu 8:12. "And in order that your …
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38. GROTIUS translates, "Because then (namely, on the third year) the time shall have come that," &c.
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39. heaven . . . earth . . . sing for Babylon-- (Isa 14:7-13; Isa 44:23; Rev 18:20).
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40. caused . . . to fall--literally, "has been for the falling," that is, as Babylon made this its on…
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41. escaped . . . sword--namely, of the Medes. So great will be the slaughter that even some of God's…
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42. The prophet anticipates the Jews' reply; I know you will say in despair, "We are confounded," &c.…
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43. Wherefore--because of these sighs of the Jews directed to God (Jer 51:21).
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44. We are not to measure God's power by what seems to our perceptions natural or probable. Compare O…
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45. great voice--Where once was the great din of a mighty city. there shall be the silence of death […
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46. taken--when they were least expecting it, and in such a way that resistance was impossible.
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47. (Jer 51:39; Dan 5:1, &c.).
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48. broad walls--eighty-seven feet broad [ROSENMULLER]; fifty cubits [GROTIUS]. A chariot of four hor…
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49. A special copy of the prophecy prepared by Jeremiah was delivered to Seraiah, to console the Jews…
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50. read--not in public, for the Chaldeans would not have understood Hebrew; but in private, as is to…
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51. O Lord, thou--and not merely Jeremiah or any man is the author of this prophecy; I therefore here…
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52. bind a stone, &c.-- (Rev 18:21). So the Phoceans in leaving their country, when about to found Ma…
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53. they shall be weary--The Babylonians shall be worn out, so as not to be able to recover their str…