Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:8
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed - These appear to be the words of some of the spectators of Babylon's misery. read more
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Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:9
We would have healed Babylon - Had it been in our power, we would have saved her; but we could not turn away the judgment of God. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:10
The Lord hath brought forth our righteousness - This is the answer of the Jews. God has vindicated our cause. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:11
Make bright the arrows - This is the prophet's address to Babylon. The Lord hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes - Of Cyaxares king of Media, called Darius the Mede in Scripture; and of Cyrus king of Persia, presumptive heir of the throne of Cyaxares, his uncle. Cambyses, his father, sent him, Cyrus, with 30, 000 men to assist his uncle Cyaxares, against Neriglissar king of Babylon, and by these was Babylon overthrown. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:12
Set up the standard - A call to the enemies of Babylon to invest the city and press the siege. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:13
O thou that dwellest upon many waters - Thou who hast an abundant supply of waters. It was built on the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates; the latter running through the city. But the many waters may mean the many nations which belonged to the Babylonish empire; nations and people are frequently so called in Scripture. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:14
I will fill thee with men - By means of these very waters through the channel of thy boasted river, thou shalt be filled with men, suddenly appearing as an army of locusts; and, without being expected, shall lift up a terrific cry, as soon as they have risen from the channel of the river. read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:6
Verse 6 He goes on with the same subject, but illustrates it by various figures; for otherwise he would not have penetrated into the hearts of the godly. Were any at this day to predict the destruction of Rome, it could hardly be believed; and yet we know that it has in our life been stormed, and now it hangs as it were by a thread, though hitherto it has been supported and fortified by the greatest forces. But the dignity of the city so confounded the minds of men, that it was hardly credible... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:7
Verse 7 Here again he anticipates an objection which might have been made; for we know that the kingdoms of the world neither rise nor stand, except through the will of God; as, then, the Prophet threatens destruction to Babylon, this objection was ready at hand. “How comes it, then, that this city, which thou sayest is accursed, has hitherto so greatly flourished? for who hath honored Babylon with so great dignity, with so much wealth, and with so many victories? for it has not by chance... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:7
Made all the earth drunken - The cup of God's wrath is the plenitude of punishment, that he inflicts on transgressors. It is represented as intoxicating and making them mad. read more