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What Does Jeremiah 50:34 Mean?

Jeremiah 50:34 in the King James Version says “Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to ... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 50 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

Jeremiah 50:34 · KJV


Context

32

And the most proud shall stumble and fall, and none shall raise him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all round about him. the: Heb. pride

33

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.

34

Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

35

A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.

36

A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. liars: or, chief stays: Heb. bars


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The title 'Redeemer' (Hebrew 'go'el') refers to the kinsman-redeemer who buys back family property or avenges wrongdoing. Applied to God as 'their Redeemer,' it emphasizes His covenant commitment to Israel. The phrase 'the LORD of hosts is his name' invokes military imagery - God commands heaven's armies. He will 'thoroughly plead their cause' against Babylon. God advocates for His people with His full power.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This redemption language anticipates the greater redemption through Christ, the ultimate Kinsman-Redeemer who purchased our freedom (Gal 3:13, 1 Pet 1:18-19).

Reflection Questions

  1. How does viewing God as your Redeemer affect how you approach trials?
  2. What does it mean that God 'thoroughly pleads your cause' before your adversaries?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 16 words
גֹּאֲלָ֣ם׀1 of 16

Their Redeemer

H1350

to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido

חָזָ֗ק2 of 16

is strong

H2389

strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)

יְהוָ֤ה3 of 16

the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

צְבָאוֹת֙4 of 16

of hosts

H6635

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

שְׁמ֔וֹ5 of 16

is his name

H8034

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

יָרִ֖יב6 of 16

he shall throughly

H7378

properly, to toss, i.e., grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e., hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend

יָרִ֖יב7 of 16

he shall throughly

H7378

properly, to toss, i.e., grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e., hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend

אֶת8 of 16
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

רִיבָ֑ם9 of 16

their cause

H7379

a contest (personal or legal)

לְמַ֙עַן֙10 of 16
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

הִרְגִּ֣יעַ11 of 16

that he may give rest

H7280

properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e., quiet; speci

אֶת12 of 16
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הָאָ֔רֶץ13 of 16

to the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְהִרְגִּ֖יז14 of 16

and disquiet

H7264

to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)

לְיֹשְׁבֵ֥י15 of 16

the inhabitants

H3427

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

בָבֶֽל׃16 of 16

of Babylon

H894

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Jeremiah 50:34 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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