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Jeremiah 50:36 Β· KJV

"A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 50:36 mean? β†’

Passage Context

34Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
35A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.
36A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
37A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.
38A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are mad upon their idols.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to dishonesty in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to stand firm in truth?

3

When have you felt dismayed by someone's actions?

Life Application

truth

Seek to embody honesty in your interactions and confront deception when you see it.

courage

Find ways to encourage others to be truthful, even when it is difficult.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

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

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