Jeremiah 52:14
Jeremiah 52:14 in Multiple Translations
And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.
And the walls round Jerusalem were broken down by the Chaldaean army which was with the captain.
The whole Babylonian army under the commander of the guard knocked down all the walls around Jerusalem.
And al the armie of the Caldeans that were with the chiefe steward, brake downe all ye walles of Ierusalem round about.
and all the walls of Jerusalem round about broken down have all the forces of the Chaldeans that [are] with the chief of the executioners.
All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem all around.
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem on every side.
And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the general broke down all the wall of Jerusalem round about.
Then he supervised the soldiers from Babylonia while they tore down the walls on all sides of Jerusalem.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 52:14
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Jeremiah 52:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
כָּל
חֹמ֥וֹת
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
סָבִ֑יב
נָֽתְצוּ֙
כָּל
חֵ֣יל
כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
אֶת
רַב
טַבָּחִֽים
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
חֹמ֥וֹת
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fp
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
נָֽתְצוּ֙
nâthats
H5422
to tear
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים
Kasdîy
H3778
Chaldea
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
רַב
rab
H7227
many
N-ms
טַבָּחִֽים
ṭabbâch
H2876
guard
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:14
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֹמ֥וֹת
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fp
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
נָֽתְצוּ֙
nâthats
H5422
"to tear"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The act of tearing down or destroying something, like a wall or a city, is what this word describes, and it can also mean to overthrow or defeat someone.
Definition: 1) to pull down, break down, cast down, throw down, beat down, destroy, overthrow, break out (teeth) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull down 1a2) to break down, break off 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled or broken down 1c) (Piel) to tear down 1d) (Pual) to be torn down 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be broken down
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. See also: Exodus 34:13; 2 Chronicles 23:17; Psalms 52:7.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים
Kasdîy
H3778
"Chaldea"
N-proper
Chaldea refers to a region in Mesopotamia and its inhabitants, known for wisdom and astrology, as seen in Daniel 1:4. The Chaldeans lived near the Persian Gulf and were considered wise. They are mentioned in 2 Kings 25:11.
Definition: § Chaldea or Chaldeans = "clod-breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea. See also: Genesis 11:28; Jeremiah 37:13; Isaiah 13:19.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
רַב
rab
H7227
"many"
N-ms
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.
טַבָּחִֽים
ṭabbâch
H2876
"guard"
N-mp
This Hebrew word originally meant a butcher, but came to describe a lifeguardsman or executioner, and even a cook who slaughtered animals for food. It is used to describe various roles in the Bible, including a bodyguard or cook. The word has an Aramaic equivalent.
Definition: 1) executioner, cook, bodyguard, guardsman 1a) cook (who also killed the animal for food) 1b) guardsmen, bodyguard Aramaic equivalent: tab.bach (טַבָּח "guardsman" H2877)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: cook, guard. See also: Genesis 37:36; Jeremiah 39:10; Jeremiah 39:9.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:14
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Context — The Temple Destroyed
12On the tenth day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem.
13He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.
14And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.
15Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. 16But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 1:3 | And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.” |
| 2 | 2 Kings 25:10 | And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. |
Jeremiah 52:14 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 52:14, tells us that the Babylonian army, led by the captain of the guard, Nebuzaradan, broke down all the walls around Jerusalem, leaving the city defenseless and vulnerable. This event was a fulfillment of God's judgment on Judah for their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:52-57. The destruction of the walls signified the complete conquest of the city and the surrender of its people to the Babylonians. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in verses such as Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of breaking down the walls around Jerusalem?
Breaking down the walls around Jerusalem signified the complete conquest and surrender of the city to the Babylonians, as seen in Jeremiah 52:14, and was a fulfillment of God's judgment on Judah for their disobedience, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 28:52-57 and Leviticus 26:16-20.
Who was the captain of the guard mentioned in this verse?
The captain of the guard mentioned in Jeremiah 52:14 was Nebuzaradan, a servant of the king of Babylon, who was also mentioned in Jeremiah 52:12 and 2 Kings 25:8-9 as the one responsible for carrying out the destruction of Jerusalem.
What was the purpose of destroying the walls of Jerusalem?
The purpose of destroying the walls of Jerusalem was to ensure that the city could no longer be defended or used as a place of refuge, as stated in Jeremiah 52:14, and to demonstrate the Lord's judgment on the city for its wickedness, as seen in Jeremiah 1:16 and Ezekiel 22:30.
How does this event relate to the larger biblical narrative?
The destruction of Jerusalem's walls, as seen in Jeremiah 52:14, is part of the larger story of God's judgment on Israel for their disobedience, as seen in books such as Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, and ultimately points to the need for redemption and restoration, as prophesied in Isaiah 61:4 and Ezekiel 36:33-36.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the consequences of disobedience to God's laws and commands, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the destruction of Jerusalem's walls reflect the spiritual state of the people, and what can I learn from this about the importance of spiritual protection and defense?
- What role does the captain of the guard, Nebuzaradan, play in this event, and what does his actions reveal about the character of God and His dealings with humanity?
- How does this event point to the need for redemption and restoration, and what hope can I find in the midst of destruction and judgment, as seen in verses such as Isaiah 61:4 and Jeremiah 31:31-34?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:14
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that [were] with the captain of the guard,.... Which he brought with him from Riblah, or were left at Jerusalem by those that pursued after Zedekiah when the city
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:14
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Sermons on Jeremiah 52:14
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The High Cost of Caring by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of caring and having a compassionate heart. He mentions that in today's world, it is easy to become immune to the problems and |
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The Wise Man's Eyes by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's purpose and following His path. He references Solomon, who briefly understood God's work in the earth b |
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In the Word #14 by Milton Green | This sermon focuses on the importance of repentance, highlighting the sins of the church and the need for a godly repentance. It emphasizes the urgency of turning back to God, ackn |
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Broken Down and Burned Out by Greg Locke | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Nehemiah and the challenges faced by the people of Jerusalem. The walls of Jerusalem were broken down and the gates were burned |
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Hosanna (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual desperation and the need for believers to be vigilant in protecting the church from false teachings. He warns tha |
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Nehemiah #1: Chapter 1, Rebuilding the Wall by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the burden that Nehemiah carried as the cup-bearer to the king. Despite his inner turmoil, Nehemiah had to maintain a joyful appearance before |
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Lukewarm No More - Part 13 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life of an evangelist named Roy Hesham who was transformed by the East African revival in the 50s and 60s. The revival emphasized personal |