Jeremiah 51:62 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever.”
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Read Full Chapter →Seraiah is to declare that God has spoken Babylon's fate: utter desolation forever.
The Context of Jeremiah 51:62
Seraiah declares God's word of total and permanent desolation for Babylon.
What Does Jeremiah 51:62 Mean?
After reading, Seraiah is to speak a prayer or declaration. 'O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place' affirms that the judgment comes from God's own word. 'To cut it off, that none shall remain in it' expresses the totality of destruction. Neither human inhabitants nor animals will remain—total depopulation.
'But that it shall be desolate for ever' repeats the theme of permanent ruin. The declaration affirms that this judgment is final and irreversible. By making this declaration in Babylon, Seraiah testifies to the power of God's word and the certainty of what He has spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 51:62
What does Jeremiah 51:62 mean?
Seraiah is to declare that God has spoken Babylon's fate: utter desolation forever.
What is the context of Jeremiah 51:62?
Seraiah declares God's word of total and permanent desolation for Babylon.