Jeremiah 50:1 · KJV
"The word that the LORD spake against Babylon and against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 50:1 mean? →Passage Context
1The word that the LORD spake against Babylon and against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet.
2Declare ye among the nations, and publish, and set up a standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces.
3For out of the north there cometh up a nation against her, which shall make her land desolate, and none shall dwell therein: they shall remove, they shall depart, both man and beast.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to the idea of divine judgment?
2
What does this verse teach you about God's sovereignty?
3
When have you felt that God was speaking against injustice?
Life Application
faith
Trust in God's plans even when circumstances seem dire.
justice
Stand up against injustices in your community.
People in This Verse
JeremiahOT
A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.
First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1
Places in This Verse
Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)
A major city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth and power, and as the center of the Babylonian Empire during the exile of the Israelites.
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