Jeremiah 50:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Babylon's farmers and harvesters will be destroyed, and her people will flee to their homelands in terror.
The Context of Jeremiah 50:16
Destruction of agriculture and people's flight paralyzes Babylon's society.
What Does Jeremiah 50:16 Mean?
The destruction extends to the ordinary means of survival. Both sower and harvester—the planter and the reaper—are cut off, eliminating Babylon's agricultural capacity. Without these workers, the land cannot sustain itself, accelerating the transition to desolation described earlier.
Terror drives the people to flee, each one seeking refuge with his own people in his own land. The empire that conquered and displaced so many peoples now sees its own population scattered in fear. Dispersion, which Babylon inflicted on others, becomes Babylon's own fate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 50:16
What does Jeremiah 50:16 mean?
Babylon's farmers and harvesters will be destroyed, and her people will flee to their homelands in terror.
What is the context of Jeremiah 50:16?
Destruction of agriculture and people's flight paralyzes Babylon's society.