Jeremiah 51:11 · KJV
"Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 51:11 mean? →Passage Context
9We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
10The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.
11Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
12Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.
13O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
Reflection Questions
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How do you understand God's role in current events?
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What does it mean for you to seek God's protection?
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When have you felt God's presence in your struggles?
Life Application
protection
Pray for God's protection over your life and the lives of those you care about.
vigilance
Stay alert to the ways God is working in your life and the world around you.
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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