Jeremiah 50:16 · KJV

"Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Put yourselves in array against Babylon round about: all ye that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath sinned against the LORD.

¹⁵Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.

¹⁶Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.

¹⁷Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.

¹⁸Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria.

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Reflection Questions

How does fear influence your decisions?

What does returning to your roots mean for you?

When have you felt the need to escape a difficult situation?

Life Application

fear

Recognize the fears that hold you back and seek support from your community.

home

Consider what 'home' means to you and how you can create a sense of belonging.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon (near Hillah, Iraq) today)

An ancient city known for its wealth and power, Babylon was the center of the Babylonian Empire and the location of the Israelite exile.

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