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Jeremiah 51:16 Cross-References

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When 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. multitude: or, noise

Jeremiah 51:16 (KJV)

Commentary on Jeremiah 51:16

When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens—this doxology celebrating God's creative power stands in stark contrast to Babylon's impotent idols (verses 17-18). The phrase "multitude of waters" (הֲמוֹן מַיִם, hamon mayim) describes rain clouds responding to God's voice—thunder announcing storms. And he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth—ancient observation of the water cycle: evaporation from "ends of the earth" (קְצֵה הָאָרֶץ, qetseh ha'arets) forms clouds.He maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures—God co...

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