Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:1-64
Jeremiah 51:7 . Babylon is a golden cup in the hands of Jehovah. All the captives and allies are intoxicated with it. All nations bow to her idols, submit to her power, wonder at her riches, applaud her victories, and adore her splendour. Little indeed suspecting that her power should fall headlong from the highest pinnacle of elevation, and all her allies be instantaneously converted into foes. Jeremiah 51:11 . Make bright the arrows. Sharpen their points, rouse the spirit of the... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-64
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—For Chronological Notes, see foregoing chapter.Geographical References.—Jeremiah 51:27. “The kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenas.” These nations of Western Asia are summoned to join the Medes in their attack on Babylon. By “Ararat” is meant the region of Upper or Major Armenia, in the vicinity of the mountain; by “Minni,” Lower or Minor Armenia; and by “Ashchenaz,” probably Asia Minor, in which “Ascania” stands.Personal Allusions.—Jeremiah 51:59. “Seraiah,”... read more