Jeremiah 51:47 · KJV
"Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will do judgment upon the graven images of Babylon: and her whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 51:47 mean? →Passage Context
45My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.
46And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
47Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will do judgment upon the graven images of Babylon: and her whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.
48Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come unto her from the north, saith the LORD.
49As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.
Reflection Questions
1
What idols do you see in your life or community?
2
How does the idea of judgment resonate with your beliefs?
3
When have you experienced a moment of clarity about your priorities?
Life Application
faith
Evaluate what takes priority in your life and consider if it aligns with your faith.
relationships
Encourage others to seek spiritual clarity and prioritize their relationship with God.
Places in This Verse
Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)
Babylon was a major city of ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth and power. It was the center of the Babylonian Empire during the time of the exile of the Israelites.
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