Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel.
Call up all the archers to surround Babylon, everyone who can draw a bow. Set up camp around the whole city so no one gets out. Give them back exactly what they gave others. They've been arrogant toward God, disrespecting the Holy One of Israel, so now they get what's coming to them.
What goes around comes around, especially when you've been disrespecting God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is delivering God's message of judgment against Babylon, an empire that had conquered Judah, destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem, and taken the people into exile around the 6th century BC. This verse calls for archers to attack Babylon as a symbol of divine retribution for their arrogance and oppression of God's chosen people, Israel. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty, where He uses nations to fulfill His purposes but holds them accountable for their actions.
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