O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
You who live surrounded by rivers and canals, with all your wealth and riches, your time is up, and your greed has finally caught up with you.
All the money in the world can't save you when your number's up.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the Babylonian exile, delivering God's warnings against Babylon, a powerful empire that had conquered many nations and amassed great wealth through conquest and trade. Babylon, located near the Euphrates River which provided it with strategic waterways, symbolized a city "dwelling on many waters" and overflowing with treasures, but this verse foretells its inevitable destruction as divine judgment for its greed and oppression. The prophecy reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over world powers, emphasizing that no empire escapes accountability.
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