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Jeremiah 51:12 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Jeremiah 51:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 51 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. ambushes: Heb. liers in wait”
Jeremiah 51:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 51:12
Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon—the military banner (נֵס, nes) signals attack. Ironically, Babylon's own walls become the staging point for siege preparations against her. Make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes—the threefold military command (strengthen guard, station sentries, position ambushers) emphasizes thorough preparation. Yet all preparations prove futile against God's decree.For the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake—the verb pair "devised" (זָמַם, zamam, plan, purpose) and "done" (עָשָׂה, asah, accomplish, perform) emphasizes G...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 51:12
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“that they may go into the gates of the nobles.”
“to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Yahweh”
“to make the land of Babylon a desolation”
“He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition”
“and draw near to battle.”
“and tread the mortar. Make the brick kiln strong.”
“and set up a standard; publish”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“when the king of Ai saw it”