1. Gr. Jeremiah 50 (Heb. 43) καὶ ἐγενήθη ὡς ἐπαύσατο Ιερεμιας λέγων πρὸς τὸν λαὸν πάντας τοὺς λόγους κυρίου οὓς ἀπέστειλεν αὐτὸν κύριος πρὸς αὐτούς πάντας τοὺς λόγους τούτους
2. καὶ εἶπεν Αζαριας υἱὸς Μαασαιου καὶ Ιωαναν υἱὸς Καρηε καὶ πάντες οἱ ἄνδρες οἱ εἴπαντες τῷ Ιερεμια λέγοντες ψεύδη οὐκ ἀπέστειλέν σε κύριος πρὸς ἡμᾶς λέγων μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς Αἴγυπτον οἰκεῖν ἐκεῖ
3. ἀλλ’ ἢ Βαρουχ υἱὸς Νηριου συμβάλλει σε πρὸς ἡμᾶς ἵνα δῷς ἡμᾶς εἰς χεῖρας τῶν Χαλδαίων τοῦ θανατῶσαι ἡμᾶς καὶ ἀποικισθῆναι ἡμᾶς εἰς Βαβυλῶνα
4. καὶ οὐκ ἤκουσεν Ιωαναν καὶ πάντες οἱ ἡγεμόνες τῆς δυνάμεως καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς τῆς φωνῆς κυρίου κατοικῆσαι ἐν γῇ Ιουδα
5. καὶ ἔλαβεν Ιωαναν καὶ πάντες οἱ ἡγεμόνες τῆς δυνάμεως πάντας τοὺς καταλοίπους Ιουδα τοὺς ἀποστρέψαντας κατοικεῖν ἐν τῇ γῇ
6. τοὺς δυνατοὺς ἄνδρας καὶ τὰς γυναῖκας καὶ τὰ νήπια καὶ τὰς θυγατέρας τοῦ βασιλέως καὶ τὰς ψυχάς ἃς κατέλιπεν Ναβουζαρδαν μετὰ Γοδολιου υἱοῦ Αχικαμ καὶ Ιερεμιαν τὸν προφήτην καὶ Βαρουχ υἱὸν Νηριου
7. καὶ εἰσῆλθον εἰς Αἴγυπτον ὅτι οὐκ ἤκουσαν τῆς φωνῆς κυρίου καὶ εἰσῆλθον εἰς Ταφνας
8. καὶ ἐγένετο λόγος κυρίου πρὸς Ιερεμιαν ἐν Ταφνας λέγων
9. λαβὲ σεαυτῷ λίθους μεγάλους καὶ κατάκρυψον αὐτοὺς ἐν προθύροις ἐν πύλῃ τῆς οἰκίας Φαραω ἐν Ταφνας κατ’ ὀφθαλμοὺς ἀνδρῶν Ιουδα
10. καὶ ἐρεῖς οὕτως εἶπεν κύριος ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἀποστέλλω καὶ ἄξω Ναβουχοδονοσορ βασιλέα Βαβυλῶνος καὶ θήσει αὐτοῦ τὸν θρόνον ἐπάνω τῶν λίθων τούτων ὧν κατέκρυψας καὶ ἀρεῖ τὰ ὅπλα αὐτοῦ ἐπ’ αὐτοὺς
11. καὶ εἰσελεύσεται καὶ πατάξει γῆν Αἰγύπτου οὓς εἰς θάνατον εἰς θάνατον καὶ οὓς εἰς ἀποικισμόν εἰς ἀποικισμόν καὶ οὕς εἰς ῥομφαίαν εἰς ῥομφαίαν
12. καὶ καύσει πῦρ ἐν οἰκίαις θεῶν αὐτῶν καὶ ἐμπυριεῖ αὐτὰς καὶ ἀποικιεῖ αὐτοὺς καὶ φθειριεῖ γῆν Αἰγύπτου ὥσπερ φθειρίζει ποιμὴν τὸ ἱμάτιον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐξελεύσεται ἐν εἰρήνῃ
13. καὶ συντρίψει τοὺς στύλους ἡλίου πόλεως τοὺς ἐν Ων καὶ τὰς οἰκίας αὐτῶν κατακαύσει ἐν πυρί
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)
