Jeremiah 51:56
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 51:56 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 51:56 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 51:56 — KJV
“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)
Jeremiah 51:56 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 51:56
“And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 51:56: because, come, one
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 51:56: because, come, one
“Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 51:56: come, men, one
“Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. Surely...: or, Surely he shall say of me, In the LORD is all righteousness and strength righteousness: Heb. righteousnesses”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 51:56: come, even, men
“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? armholes: or, elbows”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 51:56: come, men, every
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