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Jeremiah 50:42 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Jeremiah 50:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 50 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.”
Jeremiah 50:42 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 50:42
They shall hold the bow and the lance (קֶשֶׁת וְכִידוֹן יַחֲזִיקוּ, qeshet v'khidon yachaziqu)—Persian warriors' weapons are specified: composite bow (Persian archers were legendary) and javelin. These were Persia's signature armaments, distinct from Babylonian equipment. They are cruel, and will not shew mercy (אַכְזָרִי הֵמָּה וְלֹא יְרַחֵמוּ, akhzari hemmah v'lo y'rachemu)—The conquerors will be merciless, giving Babylon a taste of their own brutality. Yet historically, Cyrus was relatively humane—the Cyrus Cylinder boasts of his leniency. This apparent contradiction resolves when we see 'c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 50:42
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“darkness and distress. The light is darkened in its clouds.”
“I will stir up the Medes against them”
“and have devoured the land and all that is in it; the city and those who dwell therein.”
“at the rushing of his chariots”
“I profaned my inheritance”
“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”
“Behold”
“doomed to destruction”
“and all their bows bent. Their horses' hoofs will be like flint”
“for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth.”