Jeremiah 50:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →All archers are summoned to surround Babylon completely, repaying her cruelty according to what she has done.
The Context of Jeremiah 50:29
A final summons to complete siege based on moral reciprocity for Babylon's pride.
What Does Jeremiah 50:29 Mean?
The summons to all archers to bend the bow and camp round about creates a complete siege with no escape route. Let none thereof escape leaves no possibility for survival or negotiation. The military encirclement is total, matching the totality of Babylon's conquest of other lands.
Babylon's punishment is measured by her own works: recompense according to her work echoes the biblical principle that people receive what they have sown. She hath been proud against the LORD and against the Holy One of Israel identifies the root sin—not merely political ambition, but rebellion against God Himself and His chosen people. This places her judgment squarely in the moral universe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 50:29
What does Jeremiah 50:29 mean?
All archers are summoned to surround Babylon completely, repaying her cruelty according to what she has done.
What is the context of Jeremiah 50:29?
A final summons to complete siege based on moral reciprocity for Babylon's pride.