Jeremiah 50:30
Jeremiah 50:30 in Multiple Translations
Therefore, her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD.
Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD.
Therefore shall her young men fall in her streets, and all her men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith Jehovah.
For this cause her young men will be falling in her streets, and all her men of war will be cut off in that day, says the Lord.
As a result her young men will be killed in the streets; all her soldiers will die that day, declares the Lord.
Therefore shall her yong men fall in the streetes, and al her men of warre shalbe destroied in that day, sayeth the Lord.
Therefore fall do her young men in her broad places, And all her men of war are cut off in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah.
Therefore her young men will fall in her streets. All her men of war will be brought to silence in that day,” says the LORD.
Therefore her young men shall fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD.
Therefore shall her young men fall in her streets: and all her men of war shall hold their peace in that day, saith the Lord.
The young men of Babylon will fall in the streets; all their soldiers will be killed in one day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 50:30
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Jeremiah 50:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
לָ/כֵ֛ן
יִפְּל֥וּ
בַחוּרֶ֖י/הָ
בִּ/רְחֹבֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וְ/כָל
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
מִלְחַמְתָּ֥/הּ
יִדַּ֛מּוּ
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
הַ/ה֖וּא
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
לָ/כֵ֛ן
kên
H3651
right
Prep | Adv
יִפְּל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בַחוּרֶ֖י/הָ
bâchûwr
H970
youth
N-mp | Suff
בִּ/רְחֹבֹתֶ֑י/הָ
rᵉchôb
H7339
street/plaza
Prep | N-fp | Suff
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
מִלְחַמְתָּ֥/הּ
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs | Suff
יִדַּ֛מּוּ
dâmam
H1826
to silence
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:30
לָ/כֵ֛ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
יִפְּל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
בַחוּרֶ֖י/הָ
bâchûwr
H970
"youth"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a young person, often a chosen or select individual, like a young man in his prime. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of young soldiers. The term emphasizes the idea of being selected or set apart.
Definition: youth, young man
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: (choice) young (man), chosen, [idiom] hole. See also: Deuteronomy 32:25; Jeremiah 18:21; Psalms 78:31.
בִּ/רְחֹבֹתֶ֑י/הָ
rᵉchôb
H7339
"street/plaza"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
A street or plaza, referring to a public area or open space, like a marketplace or a thoroughfare. This word is used to describe urban settings and community gathering places, often in stories about city life and trade. It appears in books like Nehemiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: broad or open place or plaza
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: broad place (way), street. See also H1050 (בֵּית רְחוֹב). See also: Genesis 19:2; Proverbs 7:12; Psalms 55:12.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
מִלְחַמְתָּ֥/הּ
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs | Suff
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
יִדַּ֛מּוּ
dâmam
H1826
"to silence"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to wail or mourn, often in response to a tragic event, like in Job 30:31 where Job laments his suffering. It can also mean to be astonished or stop an activity.
Definition: : stationary 1) to be silent, be still, wait, be dumb, grow dumb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be silent 1a2) to be still, die 1a3) to be struck dumb 1b) (Niphal) to be silenced, be made silent, destroyed 1c) (Poal) to make quiet 1d) (Hiphil) to make silent (cause to die)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cease, be cut down (off), forbear, hold peace, quiet self, rest, be silent, keep (put to) silence, be (stand) still, tarry, wait. See also: Exodus 15:16; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 4:5.
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:30
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- Jeremiah 50:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
- Sermons on Jeremiah 50:30
Context — The Destruction of Babylon
28Listen to the fugitives and refugees from the land of Babylon, declaring in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance for His temple.
29Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.
30Therefore, her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD.
31“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. 32The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 49:26 | For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 18:21 | Therefore, hand their children over to famine; pour out the power of the sword upon them. Let their wives become childless and widowed; let their husbands be slain by disease, their young men struck down by the sword in battle. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 9:21 | For death has climbed in through our windows; it has entered our fortresses to cut off the children from the streets, the young men from the town squares. |
| 4 | Revelation 6:15 | Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:56–57 | For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full. I will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts. |
| 6 | Revelation 19:18 | so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 13:15–18 | Whoever is caught will be stabbed, and whoever is captured will die by the sword. Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 50:36 | A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 48:15 | Moab has been destroyed and its towns have been invaded; the best of its young men have gone down in the slaughter, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:3–4 | Do not let the archer bend his bow or put on his armor. Do not spare her young men; devote all her army to destruction! And they will fall slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and pierced through in her streets. |
Jeremiah 50:30 Summary
[Jeremiah 50:30 tells us that the young men and warriors of Babylon will fall in the streets and be silenced, which means they will be defeated and unable to fight back. This is a result of God's judgment against Babylon for defying Him, as seen in Jeremiah 50:29 and supported by Deuteronomy 32:35. Just like Babylon, we must be careful not to defy God or think we are above His judgment, as warned in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6-7. By humbling ourselves and seeking God's mercy, we can avoid His judgment and experience His love and forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 5:8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the young men and warriors being silenced in Jeremiah 50:30?
The silencing of Babylon's young men and warriors signifies the Lord's judgment and defeat of the city's strength, as seen in Jeremiah 50:30, and is a fulfillment of God's promise to repay Babylon according to her deeds, as stated in Jeremiah 50:29 and supported by Deuteronomy 32:35.
Why does the Lord declare judgment against Babylon in Jeremiah 50:30?
The Lord declares judgment against Babylon because of her defiance against Him, as stated in Jeremiah 50:29, and her actions against His people, as seen in Jeremiah 50:28 and Lamentations 1:10.
How does Jeremiah 50:30 relate to the broader context of God's judgment?
Jeremiah 50:30 is part of a larger narrative of God's judgment against nations that defy Him, as seen in Isaiah 13:19 and Jeremiah 25:12, and serves as a reminder of the Lord's sovereignty and justice, as stated in Psalm 9:16.
What is the significance of the Lord declaring 'in that day' in Jeremiah 50:30?
The phrase 'in that day' refers to a future time of judgment and reckoning, as seen in Ezekiel 38:14 and Zechariah 12:3, and serves as a reminder that the Lord's judgment is imminent and will be fulfilled in His perfect timing, as stated in Habakkuk 2:3.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of young men falling in the streets evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this to my own life and witness?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment with His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 50:30 and other passages like Psalm 103:8-10?
- In what ways can I, like the refugees in Jeremiah 50:28, declare the vengeance of the Lord and share the message of God's judgment and redemption with others?
- What are some areas in my own life where I may be defying the Lord, and how can I repent and turn to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 50:29 and 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:30
Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets,.... Or "surely" (f); it is the form of an oath, according to Jarchi Cyrus, when he took Babylon, ordered proclamation to be made that the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:30
Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD. Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets - (note, Jeremiah 49:26).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
See where we met with the same words.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
Jeremiah 50:30 Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD.Ver. 30. Therefore shall her young men.] See on Jeremiah 49:26.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
(30) Therefore shall her young men fall . . .—The verse is reproduced almost literatim from the prophecy against Damascus in Jeremiah 49:26.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:30
30. Repeated from Jeremiah 49:26.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:30
30. Therefore, etc. — Identical with the words used of Damascus in chap.Jeremiah 49:26.
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:30
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De Vitis Patrum, Book Ix by Heribert Rosweyde | Heribert Rosweyde preaches on the lives of devout men, like Jacobus of Nisibis, who embraced a solitary life in pursuit of virtue and wisdom, demonstrating through their actions th |
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If Any Man Be in Christ - Part 2 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the impact of the Apostle Paul's teachings and the great things he accomplished despite facing numerous challenges. The preacher also menti |
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That Tragic and Fiery Day by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the sixth chapter of Revelation. He begins by describing the opening of the four seals, which represent different events and symbols. The fi |
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(Revival) Highlights of Past Revivals - Part 1 by Michael L. Brown | Michael L. Brown discusses the historical context of biblical revivals, emphasizing the Hebrew concept of 'Chaya,' which means to revive or bring to life. He highlights the story o |
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Week of Meetings-04 Gpd's Picture of the Great Tribulation by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the seals and vials of God's wrath. He explains that the seals repre |
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Jap-07 Judgment Begins in the House of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the negative impact of technology and entertainment on society. He highlights the prevalence of violent and degrading content on television, |
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God’s Wrath: Vengeance Is Mine, I Will Repay, Says the Lord by John Piper | In this sermon, John Piper discusses the eternal wrath of God. He emphasizes that God's wrath has no end and is described as unquenchable fire. Piper also highlights that God's wra |