Jeremiah 50:34 Meaning and Explanation
“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God, the strong Redeemer, will thoroughly advocate for His people and disturb Babylon's security.
The Context of Jeremiah 50:34
God's redemptive action on behalf of Israel and Judah will bring rest and disturbance.
What Does Jeremiah 50:34 Mean?
The term Redeemer emphasizes God's active role in liberating His people from bondage. Their Redeemer is strong captures both the power to accomplish rescue and the commitment to do so. The phrase the LORD of hosts is his name identifies this Redeemer as the same God commanding heaven's armies, ensuring the rescue will be accomplished.
He shall thoroughly plead their cause means God argues for His people's justice before the cosmic order. The result is twofold: rest for the land (for Israel, peace and restoration) and disquiet for Babylon's inhabitants (no peace, no security). The reversal is complete—those who had rest while others suffered now suffer while others find rest.
Jeremiah 50:34 in the Original Language
Redeemer (goel) in Hebrew implies both kinship responsibility and the power to rescue from distress.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 50:34
What does Jeremiah 50:34 mean?
God, the strong Redeemer, will thoroughly advocate for His people and disturb Babylon's security.
What is the context of Jeremiah 50:34?
God's redemptive action on behalf of Israel and Judah will bring rest and disturbance.