Jeremiah 51:14
Jeremiah 51:14 in Multiple Translations
The LORD of Hosts has sworn by Himself: “Surely I will fill you up with men as with locusts, and they will shout in triumph over you.”
The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
Jehovah of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with the canker-worm; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
The Lord of armies has taken an oath by himself, saying, Truly, I will make you full with men as with locusts, and their voices will be loud against you.
The Lord Almighty vowed by his own life, saying, I'm going to make sure to fill you with so many enemy soldiers they'll be like locusts. They will shout as they celebrate their victory over you.
The Lord of hostes hath sworne by him selfe, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers, and they shall cry and shoute against thee.
Sworn hath Jehovah of Hosts by Himself, That, Surely I have filled thee [with] men as the cankerworm, And they have cried against thee — shouting.
The LORD of Armies has sworn by himself, saying, ‘Surely I will fill you with men, as with locusts, and they will lift up a shout against you.’
The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying , Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillars; and they shall raise a shout against thee.
The Lord of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying: I will fill thee with men as with locusts, and they shall lift up a joyful shout against thee.
The Commander of the armies of angels has solemnly promised, using his own name, “Your cities will be filled with your enemies; I will cause them to be like [SIM] a swarm of locusts; and they will shout triumphantly when they conquer your city.”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:14
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- Jeremiah 51:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:14
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:14
Context — Judgment on Babylon
14The LORD of Hosts has sworn by Himself: “Surely I will fill you up with men as with locusts, and they will shout in triumph over you.”
15The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 16When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.Cross References
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| 1 | Joel 2:25 | I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts— the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust — My great army that I sent against you. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 50:15 | Raise a war cry against her on every side! She has thrown up her hands in surrender; her towers have fallen; her walls are torn down. Since this is the vengeance of the LORD, take out your vengeance upon her; as she has done, do the same to her. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 49:13 | For by Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will be in ruins forever.” |
| 4 | Amos 6:8 | The Lord GOD has sworn by Himself—the LORD, the God of Hosts, has declared: “I abhor Jacob’s pride and detest his citadels, so I will deliver up the city and everything in it.” |
| 5 | Joel 2:3–4 | Before them a fire devours, and behind them a flame scorches. The land before them is like the Garden of Eden, but behind them, it is like a desert wasteland— surely nothing will escape them. Their appearance is like that of horses, and they gallop like swift steeds. |
| 6 | Nahum 3:15–17 | There the fire will devour you; the sword will cut you down and consume you like a young locust. Make yourself many like the young locust; make yourself many like the swarming locust! You have multiplied your merchants more than the stars of the sky. The young locust strips the land and flies away. Your guards are like the swarming locust, and your scribes like clouds of locusts that settle on the walls on a cold day. When the sun rises, they fly away, and no one knows where. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 51:27 | “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. |
| 8 | Joel 1:4–7 | What the devouring locust has left, the swarming locust has eaten; what the swarming locust has left, the young locust has eaten; and what the young locust has left, the destroying locust has eaten. Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth. For a nation has invaded My land, powerful and without number; its teeth are the teeth of a lion, and its fangs are the fangs of a lioness. It has laid waste My grapevine and splintered My fig tree. It has stripped off the bark and thrown it away; the branches have turned white. |
| 9 | Hebrews 6:13 | When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, |
| 10 | Jeremiah 46:23 | They will chop down her forest, declares the LORD, dense though it may be, for they are more numerous than locusts; they cannot be counted. |
Jeremiah 51:14 Summary
Jeremiah 51:14 tells us that God has promised to fill Babylon with soldiers, as many as locusts, and these soldiers will cheer when they win. This shows us how powerful God is and that He keeps His promises. Just like God used locusts as a plague in Exodus 10:4-19 to show His power, He promises to use an army to judge Babylon. This reminds us that God is always in control and will judge those who are against Him, as seen in Psalms 9:7-8, where God is praised for judging the world with righteousness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to swear by Himself?
When God swears by Himself, as seen in Jeremiah 51:14, it emphasizes the certainty and unchangeability of His promise, much like we see in Hebrews 6:13, where God swears by His own name because there is no one greater.
Why does God use the analogy of locusts in this verse?
The comparison to locusts, as in Jeremiah 51:14, symbolizes a vast and overwhelming invasion, highlighting the extent of God's judgment, similar to the plague of locusts in Exodus 10:4-19, where locusts devoured everything left by the hail.
What is the significance of the phrase 'they will shout in triumph over you'?
This phrase indicates the complete victory and dominance of God's people over their enemies, reflecting a theme seen in Psalms 108:9, where the psalmist declares triumph in God's name, and in Isaiah 25:1-5, where God's people rejoice over the downfall of their oppressors.
How does this verse relate to God's character as described in other parts of the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:14 shows God's justice and power, consistent with His character described in Isaiah 40:28, where He is the Creator of the ends of the earth, and in Deuteronomy 32:4, where He is called the Rock, perfect in all His ways.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the power and authority of God, and how can we apply this understanding to our personal lives and challenges?
- In what ways can we, like the locusts, be instruments of God's judgment or blessing, and how should this realization affect our daily choices and actions?
- How does the promise of triumph over enemies, as mentioned in Jeremiah 51:14, encourage believers in the face of adversity, and what examples from the Bible support this promise?
- What does the image of being 'filled up with men as with locusts' suggest about the overwhelming nature of God's judgment, and how should this image influence our reverence for God?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:14
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:14
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:14
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:14
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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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(The Church in the Last Days) 09 - Babylon by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the dangers of living according to the flesh and being drawn into sensuality. He warns against false security and the teachings that promote |
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A Word for the Down-Hearted by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who are feeling discouraged and downhearted. God speaks to His people, urging them to listen to Him amidst the various voices they have |
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Revival - Part 1 by L.E. Maxwell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a sense of wonder and awe towards God. He explains that when people lose this sense of wonder, they are in need of |
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Failure & Brokenness by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preparing for a year-end conference in Ajmer, India. He expresses his concern about being in high demand and the pressure to de |
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Audio Sermon: Backsliding by William MacDonald | This sermon delves into the theme of backsliding, exploring the consequences and the way back to God's grace. It emphasizes the importance of confession, forsaking sin, and seeking |
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Beyond Obedience by Christine Lamicela | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following God's calling and not holding back others from fulfilling their purpose. The story of Noah and his obedience to G |






