Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
Tell the archers to draw their bows against anyone who tries to fight back, against every soldier in their armor. Don't hold back on their young warriors, wipe out their entire army completely.
When God's judgment comes, there's nowhere to hide and no defense that works.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah during the time when Babylon was a powerful empire that had conquered Jerusalem and taken the people into exile. In Jeremiah 51, God is declaring judgment on Babylon for their arrogance and cruelty, using vivid imagery of warfare to describe their downfall. This verse specifically calls for the destruction of Babylon's army, symbolizing God's use of other nations to bring about justice.
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