Jeremiah 51:6, Jeremiah 51:45 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-58

The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often that it could not well be divided into parts, but we must endeavor to collect them under their proper heads. Let us then observe here, I. An acknowledgment of the great pomp and power that Babylon had been in and the use that God in his providence had made of it (Jer. 51:7): Babylon hath been a golden cup, a rich and glorious empire, a golden city (Isa. 14:4), a head of gold... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

Flee out of the midst of Babylon ,.... This is said either to such as were there of other nations upon trade and business, as Kimchi, to get out of it as fast as they could, that they might not be consumed; or to the Israelites, as Jarchi, the Jews that were captives there. This is applied to the people of God in mystical Babylon, Revelation 18:4 ; and deliver every man his soul ; or "life"; from the destruction coming on the city, and the inhabitants of it; be not cut off in her... 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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

Escape for thy life! "Flee out of the midst of Babylon," etc. This word was addressed to those who should be found in Babylon when the day of vengeance came upon her (cf. Genesis 19:15 ). And it seems to anticipate what was afterwards the fact—that many of the Jews would not care to go away from Babylon. Note— I. WHO ARE TO ESCAPE . This word was not addressed to all. Many of God's people did "let Jerusalem come into their mind," and, as soon as ever opportunity was given... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

Individual escape. Two whole chapters are taken up in enforcing the inevitable doom on Babylon. The city as a whole cannot possibly escape; therefore so much the more necessary is it to point out escape for the individual and put hope into his heart. Observe— I. HOW THIS EXHORTATION TO THE INDIVIDUAL SETS BEFORE US CLEARLY THE GENERAL DOOM . All who stay in heedlessness and unbelief must perish. Particular inhabitants of Babylon have not to sin some special... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6-50

The duty of separating from the world. I. IN WHAT SENSE OBLIGATORY UPON THE CHILDREN OF GOD . 1 . Spiritual detachment is always the duty of saints. In heart and life they are to be separate unto the Lord. Their motives, ulterior aims, and dispositions are to be such as the Holy Spirit creates and fosters. They obey the law of the resurrection life, and "seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God, setting their affection on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:6-7

Jeremiah 51:6-7. Flee out of the midst of Babylon, &c. God’s people are here exhorted to flee out of Babylon with all haste, as Lot did out of Sodom, lest they should be consumed in the iniquity of that place: see Jeremiah 50:8. Babylon hath been a golden cup in the Lord’s hand In what sense Babylon is called a cup may be seen by comparing Jeremiah 25:15. Her greatness and glory enticed and drew in many nations to be confederate with her, in hopes of enriching or aggrandizing... 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 51:6

every man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . iniquity. Hebrew. 'avah. App-44 . Put by Fig, Metonymy (of Cause), for the judgment brought down by it. Compare Revelation 18:4 . read more

Jeremiah 51:6, Jeremiah 51:45 Niv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-58

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6-50

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:6-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 51:6

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