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Jeremiah 51:49 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Jeremiah 51:49 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 51 verse 49 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth. As: or, Both Babylon is to fall, O ye slain of Israel, and with Babylon, etc the earth: or, the country”
Jeremiah 51:49 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 51:49
As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth. This verse articulates the lex talionis (law of retribution) principle governing Babylon's judgment: As Babylon hath caused... so at Babylon shall fall. The Hebrew construction emphasizes direct correspondence between crime and punishment. Slain (chalalim, חֲלָלִים) refers to those killed in battle or violence—Babylon's military campaigns killed countless people from many nations.The slain of Israel specifically refers to those killed during Jerusalem's destruction (586 BC) when Babylon sla...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 51:49
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“all those who bend the bow; encamp against her round about; let none of it escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she has done”
“says Yahweh.”
“doomed to destruction”
“shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and”
“because you rejoice”
“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“For he shall have judgment without mercy”
“the king of Assyria devoured him; and now at last Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has broken his bones.”
“Seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered [their food] under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me. They brought him to Jerusalem”
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.”