Jeremiah 50:37
Jeremiah 50:37 in Multiple Translations
A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.
A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.
A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures, and they shall be robbed.
A sword is on all the mixed people in her, and they will become like women: a sword is on her store-houses, and they will be taken by her attackers.
A sword is raised to attack her horses and chariots, along with all the foreign soldiers with her, and they will become like frightened women. A sword is raised to attack her stores of treasure, and they will be plundered.
A sworde is vpon their horses and vpon their charets, and vpon all the multitude that are in the middes of her, and they shall be like women: a sworde is vpon her treasures, and they shall be spoyled.
A sword [is] on his horses and on his chariot, And on all the rabble who [are] in her midst, And they have become women; A sword [is] on her treasuries, And they have been spoiled;
A sword is on their horses, on their chariots, and on all the mixed people who are in the middle of her; and they will become as women. A sword is on her treasures, and they will be robbed.
A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.
A sword upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the people that are in the midst of her: and they shall become as women: a sword upon her treasures, and they shall be made a spoil.
They will strike their horses and chariots and the foreigners who are in the army of Babylonia, and they will all become as weak as [MET] women. They will seize [MTY] all the valuable things there in Babylon and take them away.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:37
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:37
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- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:37
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:37
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
- Sermons on Jeremiah 50:37
Context — The Destruction of Babylon
37A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.
38A drought is upon her waters, and they will be dried up. For it is a land of graven images, and the people go mad over idols. 39So the desert creatures and hyenas will live there and ostriches will dwell there. It will never again be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 51:30 | The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. |
| 2 | Nahum 3:13 | Look at your troops— they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 51:21 | With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 48:41 | Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 25:20 | all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod; |
| 6 | Isaiah 19:16 | In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 30:5 | Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword. |
| 8 | Psalms 20:7–8 | Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. |
| 9 | Isaiah 45:3 | I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 25:24 | all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; |
Jeremiah 50:37 Summary
[Jeremiah 50:37 is a verse that talks about God's judgment on the city of Babylon. It says that God will bring a sword against their horses and chariots, and against the foreigners who live among them. This means that God will take away their strength and power, and they will be filled with fear and weakness, much like what happened in Isaiah 13:7-8. It also says that their treasuries will be plundered, which means that they will lose all their wealth and riches, as seen in Revelation 18:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'they will become like women' mean in Jeremiah 50:37?
In this context, 'becoming like women' likely refers to a loss of strength and courage, as the foreigners in Babylon's midst will be overwhelmed with fear and unable to defend themselves, much like the way the Bible describes the emotional and physical struggles of women in Isaiah 13:7-8 and Jeremiah 30:6.
Why is God declaring a sword against Babylon's horses and chariots?
God is declaring judgment against the military strength of Babylon, which was a symbol of their power and pride, as seen in Jeremiah 49:23 and Ezekiel 26:7-11.
What is the significance of the treasuries being plundered in Jeremiah 50:37?
The plundering of Babylon's treasuries signifies the loss of their wealth and riches, which was a key aspect of their power and influence, as mentioned in Revelation 18:3 and Isaiah 13:19.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of God's judgment on Babylon?
This verse is part of a larger section of Jeremiah 50, which describes God's judgment on Babylon for their idolatry and wickedness, as seen in Jeremiah 50:1-3 and Isaiah 13:1-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my own life where I have placed my trust in human strength and power, rather than in God?
- How can I apply the principle of God's judgment on Babylon's idols to my own life, and what idols do I need to surrender to Him?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when faced with overwhelming circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 50:37 and Psalm 46:1-3?
- What does this verse teach me about the fleeting nature of human power and wealth, and how can I prioritize eternal treasures instead, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:37
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:37
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:37
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:37
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:37
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:37
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