1. kai egenhqh wV epausato ieremiaV legwn proV ton laon pantaV touV logouV kuriou ouV apesteilen auton kurioV proV autouV pantaV touV logouV toutouV
2. kai eipen azariaV uioV maasaiou kai iwanan uioV karhe kai panteV oi andreV oi eipanteV tw ieremia legonteV yeudh ouk apesteilen se kurioV proV hmaV legwn mh eiselqhte eiV aigupton oikein ekei
3. all' h barouc uioV nhriou sumballei se proV hmaV ina dwV hmaV eiV ceiraV twn caldaiwn tou qanatwsai hmaV kai apoikisqhnai hmaV eiV babulwna
4. kai ouk hkousen iwanan kai panteV oi hgemoneV thV dunamewV kai paV o laoV thV fwnhV kuriou katoikhsai en gh iouda
5. kai elaben iwanan kai panteV oi hgemoneV thV dunamewV pantaV touV kataloipouV iouda touV apostreyantaV katoikein en th gh
6. touV dunatouV andraV kai taV gunaikaV kai ta nhpia kai taV qugateraV tou basilewV kai taV yucaV aV katelipen nabouzardan meta godoliou uiou acikam kai ieremian ton profhthn kai barouc uion nhriou
7. kai eishlqon eiV aigupton oti ouk hkousan thV fwnhV kuriou kai eishlqon eiV tafnaV
8. kai egeneto logoV kuriou proV ieremian en tafnaV legwn
9. labe seautw liqouV megalouV kai katakruyon autouV en proquroiV en pulh thV oikiaV faraw en tafnaV kat' ofqalmouV andrwn iouda
10. kai ereiV outwV eipen kurioV idou egw apostellw kai axw naboucodonosor basilea babulwnoV kai qhsei autou ton qronon epanw twn liqwn toutwn wn katekruyaV kai arei ta opla autou ep' autouV
11. kai eiseleusetai kai pataxei ghn aiguptou ouV eiV qanaton eiV qanaton kai ouV eiV apoikismon eiV apoikismon kai ouV eiV romfaian eiV romfaian
12. kai kausei pur en oikiaiV qewn autwn kai empuriei autaV kai apoikiei autouV kai fqeiriei ghn aiguptou wsper fqeirizei poimhn to imation autou kai exeleusetai en eirhnh
13. kai suntriyei touV stulouV hliou polewV touV en wn kai taV oikiaV autwn katakausei en puri
Footnotes:
50:1-3 - The prophecy against Babylon foretells its fall as God's judgment. Babylon, which had been God's instrument in punishing Israel, would now receive the punishment for its own wickedness and idolatry (see also Isaiah 13:1-13 and Revelation 18:1-24).
50:4-10 - Jeremiah speaks of Israel's restoration after the destruction of Babylon. This is a sign that God still preserves His people and will fulfill His promises of deliverance and restoration (see also Isaiah 40:1-5 and Revelation 21:1-5).
50:11-16 - Babylon is condemned for its cruelty against Israel and the surrounding nations. God's justice will be manifested in punishing those who abused their power and oppressed His people (see also Revelation 14:8 and 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10).
50:17-20 - Israel's deliverance from Babylon is announced, with a promise of spiritual and material restoration. The Lord promises forgiveness and mercy to the children of Israel, symbolizing the restoration of their relationship with God (see also Ezekiel 36:24-28 and 1 John 1:9).
50:41-46 - The judgment against Babylon is complete, and the city will be destroyed as a monument of sin and corruption. Babylon's fall serves as an example of the fate of nations that oppose God and His righteousness (see also Revelation 17:16-18 and Revelation 18:21).
Verses related to Jeremias, 50:
Jeremiah chapter 50 begins the prophecy against Babylon. How will the oppressor be judged? This extensive text predicts the fall of Babylon and the liberation of Israel and Judah. The chapter addresses themes such as God's sovereignty in history, the certainty of divine judgment, and God's faithfulness to His promises of restoration. Jeremiah 50 offers hope to exiles and warns against the arrogance of power. Investigate with us five biblical passages that resonate with the crucial themes of this prophetic chapter.
Isaiah 13:17-22: "See! I will stir up against them the Medes, who care not for silver nor delight in gold. Their bows will strike the young men, who will be torn to pieces. They will not have mercy on newborns, nor will they look with pity on children. Babylon, the jewel of kingdoms, the splendor and pride of the Chaldeans, will be like Sodom and Gomorrah when God destroyed them. It will never be inhabited or populated from generation to generation. The Arab nomad will not pitch his tent there, nor will any shepherd rest his flock there. But there the creatures of the desert will lie down, and animals will howl in their abandoned houses; owls will dwell there, and wild goats will jump among the ruins. Hyenas will howl in your fortresses, and jackals in your luxurious palaces. Her time is near, and her days will not be prolonged." - This prophecy of Isaiah against Babylon echoes similar themes to those found in Jeremiah 50, including the total destruction and abandonment of Babylon.
Daniel 5:30-31: "That same night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was killed, and Darius the Mede seized the kingdom at the age of sixty-two." - This excerpt from Daniel records the historic fall of Babylon, fulfilling the prophecies made in Jeremiah 50.
Revelation 18:2-3: "With a powerful voice he shouted: 'He fell! The great Babylon has fallen! It has become a dwelling place for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean and detestable bird. For all the nations have drunk the wine of the fury of her fornication. The kings of the earth prostituted themselves with her. The traders of the land became rich through their excessive luxury.'" - This apocalyptic vision of John uses Babylon as a symbol of corruption and judgment, echoing the prophecies against Babylon in Jeremiah 50.
Psalms 137:8-9: "O city of Babylon, destined for destruction, happy is he who repays you for the evil you have done to us! Happy is he who takes his children and dashes them against the rock!" - This psalm expresses the desire for revenge against Babylon, reflecting the sentiment behind the prophecies in Jeremiah 50.
Habakkuk 2:6-8: "Will not all these people mock him with contempt and ridicule, saying: Woe to him who piles up stolen goods and enriches himself through extortion! How long will this continue?" Won't your creditors suddenly rise up? Won't those who make you tremble wake up? You will become their prey. Because you have plundered many nations, the people who remain will plunder you. For you have shed human blood; you have destroyed lands and cities, and all who dwelt in them.'"" - Although it does not explicitly mention Babylon, this prophecy of Habakkuk against oppressors reflects similar themes to those found in Jeremiah 50.
FAQ:
Who did Jeremiah prophesy against in this chapter?
Jeremiah announced the destruction of Babylon because of its idolatry and cruelty. (Jeremiah 50:1-3)
What was Babylon's main sin?
Babylon oppressed Israel and Judah, trusting in its strength, but God would judge it. (Jeremiah 50:33-34)
How would God describe the fall of Babylon?
Babylon’s fall would be sudden and irreversible, like a stone thrown into the sea. (Jeremiah 50:39-40)
Who would attack Babylon?
The Medes and Persians would be used by God to defeat Babylon. (Jeremiah 50:9-10)
What did God promise His people after the judgment on Babylon?
God promised to restore Israel and Judah, bringing them back to their land. (Jeremiah 50:4-5)
