Jeremiah 51:1 · KJV
"Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 51:1 mean? →Passage Context
1Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
2And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
3Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you see God's justice in the world today?
2
What does it mean for you to trust in God's plan?
3
When have you felt the need for God's intervention in your life?
Life Application
justice
Advocate for justice in your community, reflecting God's desire for righteousness.
faith
Strengthen your faith by remembering that God is in control, even when circumstances seem dire.
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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