Jeremiah 5:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Their arrow case is like an open grave, and they are all powerful warriors.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes enemy soldiers as deadly and powerful - their weapons bring death like an open tomb, and they are all skilled fighters.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah is prophesying about the coming Babylonian invasion of Judah around 605-586 BC. He's describing the feared Babylonian army that God will use to judge His people for their unfaithfulness. The Babylonians were known throughout the ancient world as fierce, well-equipped warriors.

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