Jeremiah 51:12 Meaning
Set 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.
Context Explained
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.
14The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 24:42
Jesus instructs His followers to stay alert, paralleling the call for watchfulness in Jeremiah.
Isaiah 21:6
Both verses emphasize the need for vigilance in the face of impending judgment.
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Paul encourages believers to be alert and sober, reflecting the theme of readiness.
Source: Jeremiah 51:12