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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

Hath not been forsaken . The Hebrew is much more forcible, "is not widowed"—alluding to the fundamental Old Testament idea of a mystic marriage between God and his people (comp. Isaiah 50:1 ; Isaiah 54:4-6 ; Hosea 2:1-23 .). Was filled with sin; rather, with guilt (Hebrew, āshām ) . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

Suffering, but not forsaken. Israel is not forsaken because she is driven from her home. Babylon is not more favoured because she flourishes for a season as a "golden cup in the Lord's hand." For the land of the Chaldeans is filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel. Thus the truth is quite contrary to appearances. I. WHEN GOD CHASTISES HIS PEOPLE HE MUST NOT BE THOUGHT TO HAVE FORSAKEN THEM . The chastisement is for their own good. It is, therefore, a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

Divine love not to be severed from its object. A marvellous statement. A down-trodden, sinful remnant of his people, who had broken every engagement of his covenant, is still owned and cared for. I. A PROOF OF THE FAITHFULNESS AND LONG SUFFERING MERCY OF GOD . 1 . Having entered into covenant relations with Israel, he will not withdraw from them, even although their portion of the agreement has not been kept. He remains faithful, notwithstanding human... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

Unforsaken Israel. I. AN APPARENT FORSAKING . Israel looked forsaken. It was in exile, in captivity, and under the asserted judgment of Jehovah. We have always, to a certain extent, to accept the appearances of things. God's presence had been manifested in outward favour and prosperity, and what was more plausible than to say that the withdrawing of the favour and prosperity meant the withdrawing of God himself? But then it is forgotten that God's presence may be manifested in many... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5-14

The covenant between Jehovah and Israel is one reason why Babylon must fall; and Babylon's own guilt is another. Hence pity is out of place. "Here liveth piety where pity ends; Can any man be guilty more than he Whose bias with the doom of God contends?" (Dante, 'Inferno,' 20.28, Cayley.) Flee, therefore, lest ye be involved in Babylon's ruin. For Jehovah's purpose of vengeance cannot be reversed. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 51:3

The man who bends the bow, and the heavy-armed soldier who vaunts himself in his coat of mail (Jeremiah 46:4 note), represent the Babylonians who defend the city. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 51:4

Translate it: “And they,” i. e., the young men who form her host Jeremiah 51:3, “shall fall slain in the land of the Chaldaeans, and pierced through in her streets,” i. e., the streets of Babylon. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:3-5

Jeremiah 51:3-5. Against him that bendeth let the archer bend See Jeremiah 50:14; and against him, that lifteth up himself in his brigandine Or, coat of mail: suffer not them who are skilful in using the bow, or armed in coats of mail, to avail themselves any thing of their skill or their armour, but oppose them with superior skill and force. Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans There seems to be a transposition of words in this sentence, the sense certainly being, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-33

The overthrow of Babylon (51:1-33)When a farmer, after reaping his harvest, winnows the wheat, he throws it into the air so that as the wind blows away the chaff, he can gather the grain for himself. Similarly, when God ‘winnows’ Babylon he will make a separation between the Babylonians and his own people. He will ‘blow away’ the former in judgment, but will preserve the latter for himself (51:1-5).God had used Babylon to punish other nations, but now Babylon itself will suffer God’s wrath. It... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 51:3

Against him that bendeth, &c. The Massorah ( App-30 ), instead of cancelling the repeated word "against . . . and against" ('el), directs the substitution of 'al, "not . . . and not". The verse will then read, "Let not the archer bend his bow, nor let him lift himself up in his coat of mail" (i.e. in defence of Babylon). This is so read in two early printed editions, Chaldee, Syriac, Vulgate, and Revised Version. brigandine = coat of mail. destroy = break down. Hebrew. haram. Same... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 51:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 51:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:3-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 51:3

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