Jeremiah 51:36
Jeremiah 51:36 in Multiple Translations
Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.
Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.
Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her fountain dry.
For this reason the Lord has said: See, I will give support to your cause, and take payment for what you have undergone; I will make her sea dry, and her fountain without water.
This is what the Lord says: Watch as I present your case for you and make your enemies pay for what they did to you. I'm going to dry up her river and her springs.
Therefore thus sayth the Lord, Beholde, I will maintayne thy cause, and take vengeance for thee, and I will drie vp the sea, and drie vp her springes.
Therefore, thus said Jehovah: Lo, I am pleading thy cause, And I have avenged thy vengeance, And dried up its sea, and made its fountains dry.
Therefore the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your cause, and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea, and make her fountain dry.
Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.
Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will judge thy cause, and will take vengeance for thee, and I will make her sea desolate, and will dry up her spring.
And this is what Yahweh replies to the people of Jerusalem: “I will be like your lawyer to defend you, and I will avenge you. I will dry up the river in Babylon and all the springs of water.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:36
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- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:36
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- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:36
Context — Babylon’s Punishment
36Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.
37Babylon will become a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals, an object of horror and scorn, without inhabitant. 38They will roar together like young lions; they will growl like lion cubs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 50:38 | A 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. |
| 2 | Romans 12:19 | Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” |
| 3 | Psalms 140:12 | I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:43 | Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:35 | Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 44:27 | who says to the depths of the sea, ‘Be dry, and I will dry up your currents,’ |
| 7 | Hebrews 10:30–31 | For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. |
| 8 | Proverbs 23:11 | for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. |
| 9 | Isaiah 47:6–9 | I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke. You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. |
| 10 | Revelation 19:1–3 | After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” |
Jeremiah 51:36 Summary
[Jeremiah 51:36 is a promise from God that He will fight on behalf of His people and bring justice to those who have wronged them, just like He did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus. This verse reminds us that God is a powerful and loving God who cares deeply about His people and will stop at nothing to protect and vindicate them, as seen in Psalm 121:3 where it says 'He will not let your foot slip'. God's plan is to dry up the sources of Babylon's power, which is a picture of how He can bring down any stronghold or power that opposes Him, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'plead your case' in Jeremiah 51:36?
When God says He will plead the case of His people, it means He will argue on their behalf, much like a lawyer defends their client in court, as seen in Isaiah 51:22 where God says He will 'plead the case' of His people.
What is the 'sea' and 'springs' that God will dry up in Jeremiah 51:36?
The 'sea' and 'springs' likely refer to the sources of Babylon's power and wealth, such as the Euphrates River, which was the lifeblood of the city, similar to how God describes the Nile River as the 'lifeblood' of Egypt in Exodus 1:22.
Is God's vengeance in Jeremiah 51:36 contradictory to His command to 'love your enemies' in Matthew 5:44?
God's vengeance is not about personal revenge, but rather about upholding justice and righteousness, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God is described as 'a God of faithfulness and without injustice'
How does Jeremiah 51:36 relate to the New Testament concept of God's justice?
Jeremiah 51:36 is a reminder that God is a just God who will ultimately punish evil and vindicate His people, a theme that is continued in the New Testament, where God's justice is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 12:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that you feel like God is 'pleading your case' in your life, and how can you trust Him to work on your behalf?
- How do you think the people of Babylon felt when their 'sea' and 'springs' were dried up, and what can we learn from their experience about the fleeting nature of worldly power?
- In what ways can you see God's justice and righteousness at work in the world today, and how can you participate in His mission to bring justice to the oppressed?
- How does the promise of God's vengeance in Jeremiah 51:36 give you comfort and hope in the face of persecution or hardship?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:36
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:36
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:36
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:36
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More Pearls From Philpot by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the deep-rooted sin of idolatry in the human heart, emphasizing the need to keep ourselves from idols as warned in 1 John 5:21. He describes how idolatr |
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John 5:40 to End. the Defense Concluded. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the rejection of Christ by the chief Jews, emphasizing how Jesus, like a two-edged sword, convicts the conscience of those who do not love God. M |
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Commentary Notes - Jeremiah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the life and prophecies of the Prophet Jeremiah, highlighting his call at a young age, his tender and retiring personality, and his unwavering commit |
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The Restraining Power of the Holy Ghost by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Nabal from the Bible. David sends his men to Nabal's house during shearing time to ask for provisions for his hungry a |
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(Genesis) Genesis 34:31 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the teachings of Romans 12 for Christians today. He explains that seeking revenge or taking vengeance goes again |
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Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging |
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Placing Your Enemies in the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word in order to receive His blessings. He tells a story using the imagery of different trees represent |







