Jeremiah 51:49 · KJV

"As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁵⁰Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.

⁵¹We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the LORD'S house.

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Reflection Questions

How do you understand the concept of reaping what you sow?

What does it mean for you that justice will be served?

When have you seen justice or consequences unfold in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God will bring justice in His timing, even when it seems delayed.

relationships

Reflect on how your actions impact others and strive for kindness.

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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