DailyBible

Jeremiah 51:14 Meaning

The 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.

Context Explained

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.

15He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

16When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.

Key Themes

divine-authorityjudgmentpower

Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 6:13

    God swears by Himself, demonstrating His ultimate authority, similar to the declaration in Jeremiah.

  • Isaiah 45:23

    Both verses affirm God's sovereignty and the certainty of His promises.

  • Romans 14:11

    This verse echoes the idea that every knee will bow to God's authority, as stated in Jeremiah.

Source: Jeremiah 51:14