Jeremiah 51:47 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Revelation 9:20
This verse discusses the refusal of people to repent from idolatry, similar to Jeremiah's condemnation.
Isaiah 21:9
Isaiah also speaks of judgment against Babylon, reinforcing the themes in Jeremiah.
Ezekiel 6:4
Ezekiel's prophecy against idols complements Jeremiah's warning about Babylon's graven images.
Source: Jeremiah 51:47