For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.'" For many nations and great kings will enslave themThis phrase indicates a reversal of roles for Babylon, which had previously been the oppressor. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire, subjugating many nations. The prophecy foretells that Babylon itself will be subjected to the same fate. This aligns with the biblical principle of divine justice, where those who oppress will eventually face oppression themselves. The "many nations and great kings" could refer to the Medes and Persians, who historically conquered Babylon in 539 BC, as well as other subsequent powers. and I will repay them according to their deeds
This reflects the biblical theme of retributive justice, where God repays individuals and nations according to their actions. It echoes the principle found in Galatians 6:7, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." The Babylonians, known for their cruelty and idolatry, are assured of divine recompense for their actions. This also serves as a warning to all nations and individuals about the consequences of their deeds. and according to the work of their hands.’”
The "work of their hands" often refers to idolatry and the creation of idols, as seen in passages like Isaiah 2:8. In a broader sense, it encompasses all actions and labors that are contrary to God's will. This phrase underscores the accountability of Babylon for its idolatry, violence, and exploitation. It serves as a reminder of the futility of human efforts apart from God and the ultimate accountability before Him. The judgment on Babylon is a type of the final judgment, where all will be judged according to their works, as seen in Revelation 20:12. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and the surrounding nations. 2. Nations and Great KingsRefers to the various foreign powers that would rise and fall, including Babylon, which initially enslaved Judah. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which faced judgment due to its disobedience and idolatry. 4. BabylonThe empire that conquered Judah and took its people into exile, serving as an instrument of God's judgment. 5. God's JudgmentThe divine retribution that God promises to bring upon the nations for their actions, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JusticeGod is in control of the rise and fall of nations, and His justice will ultimately prevail. The Consequences of SinNations and individuals are held accountable for their actions, and sin has real consequences. Hope in God's PromisesEven in judgment, there is hope, as God's promises include restoration and redemption for those who turn to Him. The Role of ProphecyProphecy serves as both a warning and a guide, calling people to repentance and faithfulness. Trust in God's TimingGod's plans unfold according to His perfect timing, and believers are called to trust in His wisdom and justice. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's sovereignty over nations impact your view of current world events? 2. In what ways can you see the consequences of sin in your own life or community, and how can you respond to them? 3. How can the hope of God's promises encourage you during times of personal or national crisis? 4. What role does prophecy play in your understanding of God's character and His plans for the world? 5. How can you cultivate trust in God's timing, especially when facing uncertainty or waiting for His promises to be fulfilled? Connections to Other Scriptures Jeremiah 50-51These chapters expand on the judgment against Babylon, illustrating the fulfillment of God's promise to repay them for their deeds. Isaiah 13This passage also prophesies the fall of Babylon, reinforcing the theme of divine justice against oppressive nations. Revelation 18The fall of Babylon is echoed in the New Testament, symbolizing God's ultimate judgment against evil and corruption in the world. People Amon, Babylonians, Buz, Dedan, Elam, Jehoiakim, Jeremiah, Josiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, Pharaoh, Tema, Zidon, ZimriPlaces Ammon, Arabia, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Babylon, Buz, Dedan, Edom, Egypt, Ekron, Elam, Gaza, Jerusalem, Media, Moab, Sidon, Tema, Tyre, Uz, ZimriTopics Acts, Bondmen, Bondservants, Deeds, Enslaved, Hands, Kings, Laid, Nations, Recompence, Recompense, Reduce, Repay, Reward, Servants, Serve, Service, Slaves, Subjection, Themselves, WorksDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 25:8-14 7217 exile, in Babylon Library Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology.
(Ad. vol. i. p. 42, note 4.) In comparing the allegorical Canons of Philo with those of Jewish traditionalism, we think first of all of the seven exegetical canons which are ascribed to Hillel. These bear chiefly the character of logical deductions, and as such were largely applied in the Halakhah. These seven canons were next expanded by R. Ishmael (in the first century) into thirteen, by the analysis of one of them (the 5th) into six, and the addition of this sound exegetical rule, that where two …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the MessiahAppendix 2 Extracts from the Babylon Talmud
Massecheth Berachoth, or Tractate on Benedictions [76] Mishnah--From what time is the "Shema" said in the evening? From the hour that the priests entered to eat of their therumah [77] until the end of the first night watch. [78] These are the words of Rabbi Eliezer. But the sages say: Till midnight. Rabban Gamaliel says: Until the column of the morning (the dawn) rises. It happened, that his sons came back from a banquet. They said to him: "We have not said the Shema.'" He said to them, "If the column …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life The Man and the Book.
In this and the following lectures I attempt an account and estimate of the Prophet Jeremiah, of his life and teaching, and of the Book which contains them--but especially of the man himself, his personality and his tempers (there were more than one), his religious experience and its achievements, with the various high styles of their expression; as well as his influence on the subsequent religion of his people. It has often been asserted that in Jeremiah's ministry more than in any other of the …
George Adam Smith—Jeremiah The Cavils of the Pharisees Concerning Purification, and the Teaching of the Lord Concerning Purity - the Traditions Concerning Hand-Washing' and Vows. '
As we follow the narrative, confirmatory evidence of what had preceded springs up at almost every step. It is quite in accordance with the abrupt departure of Jesus from Capernaum, and its motives, that when, so far from finding rest and privacy at Bethsaida (east of the Jordan), a greater multitude than ever had there gathered around Him, which would fain have proclaimed Him King, He resolved on immediate return to the western shore, with the view of seeking a quieter retreat, even though it were …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
The Medes and Cimmerians: Lydia--The conquest of Egypt, of Arabia, and of Elam. As we have already seen, Sennacherib reigned for eight years after his triumph; eight years of tranquillity at home, and of peace with all his neighbours abroad. If we examine the contemporary monuments or the documents of a later period, and attempt to glean from them some details concerning the close of his career, we find that there is a complete absence of any record of national movement on the part of either Elam, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
THE FALL OF NINEVEH AND THE RISE OF THE CHALDAEAN AND MEDIAN EMPIRES--THE XXVIth EGYPTIAN DYNASTY: CYAXARES, ALYATTES, AND NEBUCHADREZZAR. The legendary history of the kings of Media and the first contact of the Medes with the Assyrians: the alleged Iranian migrations of the Avesta--Media-proper, its fauna and flora; Phraortes and the beginning of the Median empire--Persia proper and the Persians; conquest of Persia by the Medes--The last monuments of Assur-bani-pal: the library of Kouyunjik--Phraortes …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 Ci. Foretelling his Passion. Rebuking Ambition.
(Peræa, or Judæa, Near the Jordan.) ^A Matt. XX. 17-28; ^B Mark X. 32-45; ^C Luke XVIII. 31-34. ^b 32 And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem [Dean Mansel sees in these words an evidence that Jesus had just crossed the Jordan and was beginning the actual ascent up to Jerusalem. If so, he was in Judæa. But such a construction strains the language. Jesus had been going up to Jerusalem ever since he started in Galilee, and he may now have still be in Peræa. The parable …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Jeremiah 25:14 NIVJeremiah 25:14 NLTJeremiah 25:14 ESVJeremiah 25:14 NASBJeremiah 25:14 KJV
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