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- Chapter 51
- Verse 1
Jeremiah 51:1
“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus saith the Lord, behold, I will raise up against Babylon,.... This is not a new prophecy, but a continuation of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the midst of them that rise up against me - Or, in Leb-kamai, the cipher for Kasdim, i. e., Chaldaea. This cipher was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 51:1-58
The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Jer 51:1. against them that dwell in Leb-kamai Observe mg. meaning, the centre of hostility to Jehovah. See on Jer 25:26…
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