Jeremiah 50:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Shout victory against Babylon; her defenses have fallen, and the conquering nations are called to repay her as she repaid others.
The Context of Jeremiah 50:15
Babylon's defeat is presented as the LORD's vengeance for her treatment of others.
What Does Jeremiah 50:15 Mean?
The shouting signals the moment of victory—Babylon's surrender is expressed through giving her hand. Her strength has crumbled; foundations fallen and walls thrown down indicate total military defeat. The physical collapse of her defenses mirrors the collapse of her will to resist.
The phrase this is the vengeance of the LORD frames the coming retribution as divine justice, not mere retaliation. As she hath done, do unto her echoes the law of equivalence—she destroyed and enslaved others, so she will be destroyed and spoiled. Nations are invoked as instruments of God's justice in returning what Babylon has sown.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 50:15
What does Jeremiah 50:15 mean?
Shout victory against Babylon; her defenses have fallen, and the conquering nations are called to repay her as she repaid others.
What is the context of Jeremiah 50:15?
Babylon's defeat is presented as the LORD's vengeance for her treatment of others.