Jeremiah 51:33 Meaning and Explanation
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; The daughter of Babylon is like a threshingfloor, it is time to thresh her: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 51:33
Babylon is depicted as grain ready to be threshed and winnowed in judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 51:33 Mean?
The metaphor shifts to agricultural harvest: Babylon is a threshing floor where grain is beaten to separate chaff from kernels. 'It is time to thresh her' announces the moment of judgment. The daughter of Babylon (the city personified as a woman) is ready for this crushing process. The image suggests both violent action and purposeful separation.
'Yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come' emphasizes that judgment is imminent. Though written to a future audience, the language treats it as near. Harvest is the culmination of a season's labor, the moment when crops are finally processed. Babylon's judgment is the harvest of her own sowing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 51:33
What does Jeremiah 51:33 mean?
Babylon is compared to grain on a threshing floor, ready to be separated and winnowed by judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 51:33?
Babylon is depicted as grain ready to be threshed and winnowed in judgment.