Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Prepare the nations for battle against her— the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the countries they rule. New Living Translation Bring against her the armies of the nations— led by the kings of the Medes and all their captains and officers. English Standard Version Prepare the nations for war against her, the kings of the Medes, with their governors and deputies, and every land under their dominion. Berean Standard Bible Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. King James Bible Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion. New King James Version Prepare against her the nations, With the kings of the Medes, Its governors and all its rulers, All the land of his dominion. New American Standard Bible Consecrate the nations against her, The kings of the Medes, Their governors and all their officials, And every land under their control. NASB 1995 Consecrate the nations against her, The kings of the Medes, Their governors and all their prefects, And every land of their dominion. NASB 1977 Consecrate the nations against her, The kings of the Medes, Their governors and all their prefects, And every land of their dominion. Legacy Standard Bible Set apart the nations against her, The kings of the Medes, Their governors and all their prefects And every land of their rule. Amplified Bible Prepare and dedicate the nations for war against her— The kings of Media, With their governors and commanders, And every land of their dominion. Christian Standard Bible Set apart the nations for battle against her — the kings of Media, her governors and all her officials, and all the lands they rule. Holman Christian Standard Bible Set apart the nations for battle against her— the kings of Media, her governors and all her officials, and all the lands they rule. American Standard Version Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, the governors thereof, and all the deputies thereof, and all the land of their dominion. Contemporary English Version Tell the kings and governors, the leaders and the people of the kingdoms of the Medes to prepare for war! English Revised Version Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, the governors thereof, and all the deputies thereof, and all the land of his dominion. GOD'S WORD® Translation Prepare nations to attack Babylon. Prepare the king of the Medes, their governors, all their deputies, and all the countries that they rule. Good News Translation Prepare the nations for war against Babylonia. Send for the kings of Media, their leaders and officials, and the armies of all the countries they control. International Standard Version Consecrate the nations against her, the kings of the Medes, their governors, their prefects, and every land under their domination. NET Bible Prepare the nations to do battle against her. Prepare the kings of the Medes. Prepare their governors and all their leaders. Prepare all the countries they rule to do battle against her. New Heart English Bible Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, its governors, and all its deputies, and all the land of their dominion. Webster's Bible Translation Prepare against her the nations with the kings of Media, her captains, and all her rulers, and all the land of his dominion. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePrepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. World English Bible Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, its governors, and all its deputies, and all the land of their dominion! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSanctify against it the nations with the kings of Media, "" Its governors and all its prefects, "" And all the land of its dominion. Young's Literal Translation Sanctify against it the nations with the kings of Media, Its governors and all its prefects, And all the land of its dominion. Smith's Literal Translation Consecrate against her the nations, with the kings of the Medes, her prefects and all her rulers, and all the land of his dominion. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePrepare the nations against her, the kings of Media, their captains, and all their rulers, and all the land of their dominion. Catholic Public Domain Version Sanctify the nations against her: the kings of Media, their military leaders, and all their civil leaders, and the entire land under their authority. New American Bible Dedicate nations for war against her: the king of the Medes, Its governors and all its officers, every land in its domain. New Revised Standard Version Prepare the nations for war against her, the kings of the Medes, with their governors and deputies, and every land under their dominion. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePrepare the nations for war against her, the king of the Medes and his princes and all his governors. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Prepare the nations against her, for the King of Media and his Nobles and all his Governors OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, The governors thereof, and all the deputies thereof, And all the land of his dominion. Brenton Septuagint Translation Bring up nations against her, even the king of the Medes and of the whole earth, his rulers, and all his captains. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Babylon's Punishment…27“Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. 28Prepare the nations for battle against her— the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. 29The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.… Cross References Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Isaiah 13:17 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Daniel 5:28 PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.” Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Jeremiah 50:41-42 Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon. Ezekiel 38:4-6 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. / Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, / as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. Revelation 16:12 And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. Isaiah 13:3-5 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. / Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. / They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country. Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Jeremiah 46:10 For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates. Revelation 19:19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. Treasury of Scripture Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion. the kings Jeremiah 51:11 Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. Jeremiah 25:25 And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes, Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. Madai Esther 1:3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: Esther 10:2 And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? Isaiah 13:17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. Jump to Previous Battle Captains Consecrate Countries Deputies Dominion Governors Kings Medes Media Nations Officials Prefects Prepare Ready Rule Rulers Sanctify Thereof WarJump to Next Battle Captains Consecrate Countries Deputies Dominion Governors Kings Medes Media Nations Officials Prefects Prepare Ready Rule Rulers Sanctify Thereof WarJeremiah 51 1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, 64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon Prepare the nations for battle against her— This phrase indicates a divine command for the nations to assemble for war. The "her" refers to Babylon, a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. This call to battle is part of God's judgment against Babylon for its idolatry and oppression. The preparation for battle signifies the seriousness and inevitability of God's judgment. In a broader biblical context, this reflects the theme of divine retribution found throughout the prophets, where God uses nations as instruments of His justice (Isaiah 13:4-5). the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. Persons / Places / Events 1. NationsRefers to the various groups and kingdoms that God is summoning to execute judgment against Babylon. 2. Medes An ancient Iranian people who, along with the Persians, played a significant role in the downfall of Babylon. 3. Kings of the Medes The rulers of the Median Empire, who were instrumental in the conquest of Babylon. 4. Governors and Officials The administrative leaders under the kings of the Medes, indicating a well-organized military campaign. 5. Lands They Rule The territories under the control of the Medes, highlighting the extent of their influence and power. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod orchestrates the rise and fall of nations according to His divine plan. This reminds us of His ultimate control over world events. The Certainty of Prophecy The fulfillment of prophecies concerning Babylon assures us of the reliability of God's Word. We can trust His promises and warnings. The Role of Nations in God's Plan God uses nations, even those unaware of His purposes, to accomplish His will. This encourages us to see global events through a biblical lens. The Consequences of Pride and Idolatry Babylon's fall serves as a warning against pride and idolatry. We are called to humble ourselves and worship God alone. Preparation for Spiritual Battle Just as nations prepared for physical battle, we must prepare for spiritual battles by putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6). Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 51:28?2. How does Jeremiah 51:28 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and their leaders? 3. What role do nations play in God's judgment as seen in Jeremiah 51:28? 4. How can we discern God's will for nations today, based on Jeremiah 51:28? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Jeremiah 51:28 and God's judgment in Revelation? 6. How should believers respond to God's plans for nations, as shown in Jeremiah 51:28? 7. What historical events does Jeremiah 51:28 refer to in the context of Babylon's fall? 8. How does Jeremiah 51:28 align with archaeological evidence of Babylon's destruction? 9. What is the significance of the nations mentioned in Jeremiah 51:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51? 11. How does the account in Daniel 6 reconcile with other biblical or historical narratives about the transition of power from Babylon to Persia? 12. Why does the Bible describe historical figures (e.g., King Darius in Daniel 6) in ways that contradict actual Persian records? 13. Why does the Book of Daniel describe events from the 6th century BCE inaccurately, suggesting it was written later? 14. What archaeological or historical proof supports the existence of Darius the Mede in Daniel 6, since he remains absent from most known records? What Does Jeremiah 51:28 Mean Prepare the nations for battle against her“Prepare the nations for battle against her” (Jeremiah 51:28). • God Himself is summoning the surrounding peoples to rise up against Babylon, demonstrating His sovereign right to marshal even pagan armies to accomplish His righteous judgment (Jeremiah 51:11; Isaiah 13:4–5). • The call is comprehensive—no partial effort will suffice—echoing earlier warnings that Babylon’s downfall would be complete (Jeremiah 50:29; Revelation 18:6–8). • As in Judges 3:8–10 and 2 Chronicles 36:17, the Lord’s ability to “stir up” nations shows He rules over human history, fulfilling His promises down to the last detail. the kings of the Medes “…the kings of the Medes…” • The Medes are singled out because they will lead the coalition that topples Babylon (Isaiah 13:17; 21:2; Daniel 5:28). • Multiple “kings” points to a confederation of Median chieftains, each bringing regional forces under one banner. • Centuries earlier God foretold this very alliance, underscoring His knowledge of future events and His faithfulness to His word (Isaiah 44:24–45:7, naming Cyrus). their governors and all their officials “…their governors and all their officials…” • Every level of Median leadership—civil and military—is drafted into the campaign, leaving no room for half-hearted participation (Jeremiah 51:12). • The phrase recalls Pharaoh’s court in Exodus 10:7, reminding us that powerful administrations can be instruments in God’s hand. • When leaders obey or resist God’s purposes, entire nations feel the impact (Proverbs 21:1; Romans 13:1). and all the lands they rule “…and all the lands they rule.” • The summons extends beyond Media proper to its subject territories, guaranteeing overwhelming force (Jeremiah 51:27). • This mirrors how God once rallied Israel’s tribal armies against Canaan (Joshua 10:40), showing that coordinated obedience to His directive brings decisive victory. • The inclusion of vassal lands confirms that Babylon’s fall will be global news, shaking every kingdom that trusted in her power (Jeremiah 51:49; Revelation 18:9–10). summary Jeremiah 51:28 pictures the Lord orchestrating a vast, multi-layered coalition—headed by the Medes, backed by governors, officials, and subject lands—to execute His just sentence on Babylon. Each phrase highlights God’s total control over nations and leaders, the certainty of His prophetic word, and the completeness of the coming judgment. (28) All the land of his dominion.--The use of the singular pronoun indicates that the prophet recognises the fact that the kings, captains, and rulers (see Note on Jeremiah 51:23) are all under one sovereign leader--i.e., under the king of the Medes and Persians.Verse 28. - The captains... the rulers; rather, the governors... the viceroys (as ver. 23). Thereof refers to the land of Medea; his dominion to the King of Medea, as the suzerain of the inferior chiefs.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Prepareקַדְּשׁ֨וּ (qad·də·šū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated the nations גוֹיִם֙ (ḡō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts for battle against her— עָלֶ֤יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of the Medes, מָדַ֔י (mā·ḏay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4074: Media -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land their governors פַּחוֹתֶ֖יהָ (pa·ḥō·w·ṯe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6346: A governor and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their officials, סְגָנֶ֑יהָ (sə·ḡā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5461: A prefect of a, province and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the lands אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land they rule. מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ (mem·šal·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4475: Rule, a realm, a ruler Links Jeremiah 51:28 NIVJeremiah 51:28 NLT Jeremiah 51:28 ESV Jeremiah 51:28 NASB Jeremiah 51:28 KJV Jeremiah 51:28 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 51:28 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 51:28 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 51:28 French Bible Jeremiah 51:28 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:28 Prepare against her the nations the kings (Jer.) |
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