Jeremiah 50:44 · KJV
"Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 50:44 mean? →Passage Context
42They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
43The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, and pangs as of a woman in travail.
44Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?
45Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitation desolate with them.
46At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.
Reflection Questions
1
What does the image of a lion mean for your understanding of God?
2
How do you perceive God's authority in your life?
3
When have you felt God guiding you like a shepherd?
Life Application
leadership
Consider how you can lead with strength and integrity, reflecting God's character in your decisions.
trust
Trust in God's timing and authority over your circumstances, especially in uncertain times.
Places in This Verse
Jordan(Jordan River today)
A significant river in the biblical narrative, the Jordan is often associated with God's presence and acts of deliverance.
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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