Jeremiah 51:50
Jeremiah 51:50 in Multiple Translations
You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”
Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
Ye that have escaped the sword, go ye, stand not still; remember Jehovah from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
You who have got away safe from the sword, go, waiting for nothing; have the Lord in memory when you are far away, and keep Jerusalem in mind.
Those of you who have managed to escape being killed, leave now! Don't delay! Remember the Lord in this far away place; think about Jerusalem.
Ye that haue escaped the sworde, goe away, stand not still: remember the Lord a farre of, and let Ierusalem come into your minde.
Ye escaped of the sword, go on, stand not, Remember ye from afar Jehovah, And let Jerusalem come up on your heart.
You who have escaped the sword, go! Don’t stand still! Remember the LORD from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.”
Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
You that have escaped the sword, come away, stand not still: remember the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
You Israeli people who have not been killed [MTY], get out of Babylon! Do not wait! Even though you are in a land far away from Israel, think about Yahweh, and think about Jerusalem!”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 51:50
Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:50
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- Jeremiah 51:50 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:50
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:50
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:50
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:50
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:50
Context — Babylon’s Punishment
50You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”
51“We are ashamed because we have heard reproach; disgrace has covered our faces, because foreigners have entered the holy places of the LORD’s house.” 52“Therefore, behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish her idols, and throughout her land the wounded will groan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 44:28 | Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs! |
| 2 | Psalms 122:6 | Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. |
| 3 | Revelation 18:4 | Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. |
| 4 | Ezra 1:3–5 | Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’” So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:45 | Come out of her, My people! Save your lives, each of you, from the fierce anger of the LORD. |
| 6 | Isaiah 51:11 | So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
| 7 | Daniel 9:2–3 | in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. |
| 8 | Isaiah 52:11–12 | Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 30:1–4 | “When all these things come upon you—the blessings and curses I have set before you—and you call them to mind in all the nations to which the LORD your God has banished you, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey His voice with all your heart and all your soul according to everything I am giving you today, then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the farthest horizon, He will gather you and return you from there. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:6 | Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves. |
Jeremiah 51:50 Summary
Jeremiah 51:50 is a call to those who have been spared from harm to remember the Lord and the city of Jerusalem, even when they are far away. This means trusting in God's power and promises, and recalling His faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. It's a reminder to stay focused on what's truly important, and to not get caught up in the things of the world, as warned against in 1 John 2:15-17. By remembering the Lord and keeping Jerusalem in mind, we can find strength and hope, even in difficult times, as promised in Isaiah 40:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'escape the sword' in Jeremiah 51:50?
To escape the sword means to be spared from physical harm or death, as seen in Jeremiah 51:50, and is a call to remember the Lord from a place of safety, similar to what is described in Psalm 107:20 where God sends His word to heal and deliver us from destruction.
Why are the people told to 'depart and do not linger' in Jeremiah 51:50?
The people are told to depart and not linger because they are to separate themselves from the judgment that is coming upon Babylon, as proclaimed in Jeremiah 51:48, and to focus on remembering the Lord and the city of Jerusalem, much like the Israelites were instructed to remember their deliverance from Egypt in Deuteronomy 16:3.
What does it mean to 'remember the LORD from far away' in Jeremiah 51:50?
To remember the Lord from far away means to recall His presence, power, and promises even when we are physically distant from the place of worship or from the midst of His people, as encouraged in Psalm 42:6, and to trust in His sovereignty over all things, as stated in Romans 11:36.
Why is Jerusalem to 'come to mind' in Jeremiah 51:50?
Jerusalem is to come to mind because it represents the city of God, the place of His dwelling, and the center of His covenant people, as seen in 1 Kings 11:36, and remembering it is a way of recalling God's faithfulness and promises to His people, similar to what is written in Lamentations 2:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'remember the Lord' in my daily life, even when I am far from a physical place of worship?
- How can I balance the call to 'depart and not linger' with the need to be a witness for God in a world that often opposes Him, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16?
- What are some things that can distract me from remembering the Lord and keeping Jerusalem in mind, and how can I avoid these distractions, as warned against in Hebrews 12:1-2?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty over all things, even when I am in a place of uncertainty or danger, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:50
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:50
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:50
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:50
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:50
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:50
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From the Captivity of the Ten Tribes to the First Year of Cyrus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tragic events that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the captivity of the Israelites. From the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians to the appo |
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Rome or Zion? by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing the slaughter of a pig and a lamb side by side. This experience taught the speaker about the importance of tr |
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Anti Semitism: A Little Considered Root by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses the roots of anti-Semitism, suggesting that it stems from a failure of the Jewish people to fulfill their divine calling to be a blessing to the nations. He emph |
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Prayer for Peace by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of praying for the peace and prosperity of the cities and nations where believers reside, as highlighted in Jeremiah 29:7. He urges Christia |
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The Pentecostal Church by Martin Knapp | Martin Knapp preaches about the true nature of the Church of Christ, emphasizing the importance of being a part of a genuine New Testament church built on the foundation of faith i |
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A History of the Life and Actions of the Very Reverend Dr. Martin Luther - Part 1 by Philip Melancthon | Philip Melancthon recounts the life and actions of the very reverend Dr. Martin Luther, highlighting his upbringing, education, entry into monastic life, and his pivotal role in th |
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Letters: Mr. Wikinson at the Mildmay Mission to the Jews (1) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar shares a letter to Mr. Wilkinson, expressing gratitude for the positive impact of Mr. Baron's visit to a gathering of Jews. He notes the stirring of interest among the |






