Jeremiah 50:36 Meaning
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
Context Explained
34Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
35A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.
36A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
37A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.
38A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are mad upon their idols.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 19:5
This verse warns that liars will not go unpunished, similar to the message in Jeremiah.
Ephesians 6:17
The sword of the Spirit is a metaphor for truth, contrasting with the deceit mentioned in Jeremiah.
Revelation 21:8
Revelation lists liars among those facing judgment, echoing Jeremiah's warning.
Source: Jeremiah 50:36