Jeremiah 50:41
Jeremiah 50:41 in Multiple Translations
Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth.
Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
Behold, a people cometh from the north; and a great nation and many kings shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.
See, a people is coming from the north; a great nation and a number of kings will be put in motion from the inmost parts of the earth.
Look! An army is advancing from the north. A great nation and many kings are coming against you from the distant lands.
Beholde, a people shall come from the North, and a great nation, and many Kings shall be raised vp from the coastes of the earth.
Lo, a people hath come from the north, Even a great nation, And many kings are stirred up from the sides of the earth.
“Behold, a people comes from the north. A great nation and many kings will be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.
Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the borders of the earth.
Behold a people cometh from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall rise from the ends of the earth.
Look! A great army will come from the north. A great nation far away with many kings is preparing to attack you people of Babylon.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 50:41
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Jeremiah 50:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֛ה
עַ֥ם
בָּ֖א
מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
וְ/ג֤וֹי
גָּדוֹל֙
וּ/מְלָכִ֣ים
רַבִּ֔ים
יֵעֹ֖רוּ
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵי
אָֽרֶץ
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
בָּ֖א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
Prep | N-fs
וְ/ג֤וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Conj | N-ms
גָּדוֹל֙
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וּ/מְלָכִ֣ים
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | N-mp
רַבִּ֔ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
יֵעֹ֖רוּ
ʻûwr
H5782
to rouse
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵי
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
Prep | N-fd
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:41
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בָּ֖א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִ/צָּפ֑וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
Prep | N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
וְ/ג֤וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
גָּדוֹל֙
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וּ/מְלָכִ֣ים
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
רַבִּ֔ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
יֵעֹ֖רוּ
ʻûwr
H5782
"to rouse"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To rouse means to wake up or stir someone into action. It can also mean to be excited or triumphant, and is used in the Bible to describe God stirring up his people. This word is about being awakened or energized.
Definition: 1) to rouse oneself, awake, awaken, incite 1a) (Qal) to rouse oneself, awake 1b) (Niphal) to be roused 1c) (Polel) to stir up, rouse, incite 1d) (Hithpolel) to be excited, be triumphant 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to rouse, stir up 1e2) to act in an aroused manner, awake
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: (a-) wake(-n, up), lift up (self), [idiom] master, raise (up), stir up (self). See also: Deuteronomy 32:11; Isaiah 10:26; Psalms 7:7.
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵי
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
Prep | N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:41
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 50:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:41
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:41
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:41
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
- Sermons on Jeremiah 50:41
Context — The Destruction of Babylon
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.
40As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.
41Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth.
42They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon. 43The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 51:27–28 | “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. Prepare the nations for battle against her— the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 6:22–23 | This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 13:2–5 | Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens— the LORD and the weapons of His wrath— to destroy the whole country. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 50:9 | For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:1–2 | This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer. I will send strangers to Babylon to winnow her and empty her land; for they will come against her from every side in her day of disaster. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 50:2–3 | “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’ For a nation from the north will come against her; it will make her land a desolation. No one will live in it; both man and beast will flee.” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 25:14 | For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” |
| 8 | Revelation 17:16 | And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. |
| 9 | Isaiah 13:17–18 | 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. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:11 | Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple. |
Jeremiah 50:41 Summary
This verse is saying that a big and powerful army is coming from the north to attack Babylon, which is a picture of God's judgment on the nation for its sins, as seen in Jeremiah 50:40. This army is made up of many kings and nations, and it's a reminder of God's power and control over the world, as described in Psalm 103:19. Just like God judged Sodom and Gomorrah, as told in Genesis 19:1-29, He is now judging Babylon, and this is a warning to all nations to turn to Him and seek His mercy, as encouraged in Isaiah 55:6-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the army coming from the north in Jeremiah 50:41?
The army coming from the north in Jeremiah 50:41 likely refers to the Medo-Persian empire, which was a powerful nation that conquered Babylon, as prophesied in Isaiah 13:17-18 and Jeremiah 51:11-12.
Who are the many kings stirred up from the ends of the earth in Jeremiah 50:41?
The many kings stirred up from the ends of the earth in Jeremiah 50:41 may refer to the various nations and kingdoms that were part of the Medo-Persian empire, which was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from modern-day Iran to Egypt, as described in Esther 1:1-4 and Daniel 6:1.
What is the purpose of God stirring up this army against Babylon?
The purpose of God stirring up the army against Babylon is to judge the nation for its sins, as declared in Jeremiah 50:40, where God compares the destruction of Babylon to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as described in Genesis 19:1-29.
How does this prophecy relate to the larger story of God's plan for His people?
This prophecy is part of God's larger plan to judge the nations that have oppressed His people, Israel, as described in Jeremiah 30:1-3 and Isaiah 40:1-2, and to ultimately bring about the restoration of Israel and the coming of the Messiah, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:22-32.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's power and control over the nations of the world?
- How does the image of the army coming from the north evoke a sense of awe and wonder at God's majesty?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, even in times of uncertainty and chaos, as encouraged in Psalm 46:1-3 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can we apply the lesson of God's judgment on Babylon to our own lives, in terms of recognizing the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking God's mercy and forgiveness, as taught in 1 John 1:8-9 and Romans 6:23?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:41
Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation,.... The Modes and Persians, whose country lay north of Babylon: [See comments on Jeremiah 50:9]; and many kings shall be raised up from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:41
Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
The Medes and Persians with their armies, who shall also have many other kings who, from the several parts of the earth, shall join with them and help them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
Jeremiah 50:41 Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.Ver. 41. Behold, a people shall come from the north.] As Jeremiah 50:3; Jeremiah 50:9; Jeremiah 6:22.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
Verse 41. Behold, a people shall come from the north] This and the two following verses are nearly the same with Jeremiah 6:22-24. But here, destroyers against Babylon are intended; there, destroyers against Jerusalem.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:41
41–43. A repetition, with the necessary changes, of Jeremiah 6:22-24, where Jerusalem is the object of the threat. See notes there.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:41
An application to Babylon of the doom against Jerusalem Jeremiah 6:22-24. Jeremiah 50:41 The coasts of the earth - See the Jeremiah 6:22 note.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:41
THE AGENTS OF THIS , Jeremiah 50:41-46.41-46. A people shall come from the north, etc.
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:41
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(In the Word) 11 - the Mother of Harlots by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than adhering to old traditions or wrong teachings. They urge listeners to listen to the e |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 13 - God's True Message by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of the day of the Lord, where God will judge and punish all nations based on their actions. He warns that whatever one gives out |
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Important Questions by Richard Owen Roberts | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'burned up' (katakaio) in the Bible, emphasizing its significance in consuming or destroying by fire, symbolizing the ultimate purification |
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Belshazzar's Feast and the Fall of Babylon by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the historical account of Belshazzar's feast and the divine judgment that followed, showcasing the defiance and blasphemy against God that led to |
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Epistle 22 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of staying close to the inner light and the power of God's words, urging believers to avoid distractions from vain thoughts and to focus on the |
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Social Conditions by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the alarming increase in the consumption of cigarettes and intoxicants, despite the efforts of reformers and prohibitionists, revealing the na |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:12 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the impending cataclysmic event that will terrorize the world. He describes the inhumanity of man to man that is often seen in war and |