Jeremiah 51:43 Meaning and Explanation
“Her cities are a desolation, a dry land, and a wilderness, a land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth any son of man pass thereby.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Babylon's cities become empty, dry wastelands where no one lives or travels.
The Context of Jeremiah 51:43
Babylon and her cities become empty wastelands where no one dwells or travels.
What Does Jeremiah 51:43 Mean?
The description accumulates terms for desolation: 'a dry land, and a wilderness.' The cities transform from centers of commerce and life into uninhabitable waste. 'Wherein no man dwelleth' indicates complete depopulation. 'Neither doth any son of man pass thereby' suggests even travelers avoid the area—it has become so desolate that no one passes through.
This reversal of Babylon's role is significant. Babylon was a crossroads of trade and power, where all peoples came and passed. Now it is a place people actively avoid. The economic, social, and human life that once animated the region is completely extinguished.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 51:43
What does Jeremiah 51:43 mean?
Babylon's cities become empty, dry wastelands where no one lives or travels.
What is the context of Jeremiah 51:43?
Babylon and her cities become empty wastelands where no one dwells or travels.