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Jeremiah 51:56 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 51:56 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 51 verse 56 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.”
Jeremiah 51:56 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 51:56
Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon (כִּי בָא עָלֶיהָ עַל־בָּבֶל שׁוֹדֵד, ki va aleha al-Bavel shoded)—The Spoiler (Cyrus, but ultimately God) has arrived. And her mighty men are taken (וְנִלְכְּדוּ גִבּוֹרֶיהָ, v'nilk'du gibboreha)—Babylon's gibborim (warriors) are captured. Every one of their bows is broken (חִתְּתָה קַשְּׁתוֹתָם, chittah qashtotam)—Their bows (primary weapon) are shattered, echoing the breaking of Elam's bow (49:35). Military impotence follows moral bankruptcy.For the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite (כִּי אֵל גְּמֻלוֹת יְהוָה שַׁלֵּם יְשַׁלֵ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 51:56
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“and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.”
“all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you”
“and all that is therein”
“and save every man his life; don't be cut off in her iniquity: for it is the time of Yahweh's vengeance; he will render to her a recompense.”
“you God to whom vengeance belongs”
“says Yahweh.”
“and recompense”
“accordingly he will repay”
“the shield”
“to declare in Zion the vengeance of Yahweh our God”