Jeremiah 50:22
Jeremiah 50:22 in Multiple Translations
“The noise of battle is in the land— the noise of great destruction.
A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.
A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.
There is a sound of war in the land and of great destruction.
The noise of battle is heard in the country, the noise of terrible destruction.
A crie of battell is in the land, and of great destruction.
A noise of battle [is] in the land, and of great destruction.
A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.
A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.
A noise of war in the land, and a great destruction.
Shout your battle cries throughout the land; shout when you are causing great destruction.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 50:22
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Jeremiah 50:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
ק֥וֹל
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/שֶׁ֖בֶר
גָּדֽוֹל
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
וְ/שֶׁ֖בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
Conj | N-ms
גָּדֽוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:22
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/שֶׁ֖בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
גָּדֽוֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:22
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Context — The Destruction of Babylon
20In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, a search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found; for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.
21Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD.
22“The noise of battle is in the land— the noise of great destruction.
23How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! 24I laid a snare for you, O Babylon, and you were caught before you knew it. You were found and captured because you challenged the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 4:19–21 | My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? |
| 2 | Jeremiah 51:54–56 | “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! For the LORD will destroy Babylon; He will silence her mighty voice. The waves will roar like great waters; the tumult of their voices will resound. For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full. |
| 3 | Isaiah 21:2–4 | A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see. My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight of my desire has turned to horror. |
Jeremiah 50:22 Summary
[This verse, Jeremiah 50:22, is talking about a time when there will be a lot of fighting and destruction in the land of Babylon, as God judges the nation for its sins, similar to what we see in Jeremiah 25:12. It's a loud and scary noise that will be heard everywhere. But even in the midst of all this chaos, God is still in control and has a plan to redeem and forgive His people, as seen in Jeremiah 50:20. We can trust in God's sovereignty and plan of redemption, just like the Psalmist did in Psalm 46:1-3, where we are told that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the noise of battle in Jeremiah 50:22?
The noise of battle in Jeremiah 50:22 refers to the sound of war and destruction that will be heard in the land of Babylon, as God judges the nation for its sins, as seen in Jeremiah 50:21 where God commands the destruction of the land of Merathaim and its residents.
Is the noise of battle a physical or spiritual war?
The noise of battle in Jeremiah 50:22 is likely a physical war, as it is described as a noise of great destruction, but it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Ephesians 6:12 where we are told that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.
What is the significance of the land in Jeremiah 50:22?
The land in Jeremiah 50:22 refers to the land of Babylon, which was a major world power at the time, and the noise of battle and great destruction will be a sign of God's judgment on the nation, as seen in Isaiah 13:19 where Babylon is described as being overthrown by God.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of redemption?
Jeremiah 50:22 is part of God's larger plan of redemption, as seen in Jeremiah 50:20, where God promises to forgive the remnant of Israel and Judah, and this verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance and faith, as seen in Romans 6:23 where we are told that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.
Reflection Questions
- What does the noise of battle in this verse reveal about the nature of God's judgment?
- How can we apply the concept of spiritual warfare to our own lives, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- What does this verse teach us about the consequences of sin and rebellion against God?
- How can we trust in God's sovereignty and plan of redemption, even in the midst of chaos and destruction, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:22
A sound of battle [is] in the land,.... In the land of the Chaldeans, as it is expressed in the Septuagint and Arabic versions; the noise of warriors, the clashing of arms, and sound of trumpets,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:22
A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:22
Jeremiah 50:22 A sound of battle [is] in the land, and of great destruction.Ver. 22. A sound of battle is in the land.] Barrites militaris; this is, not the joyful, but the woeful sound; for war is a woe which no words, however wide, can sufficiently set forth. Sequitur executio. - Oecol.
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:22
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Take Heed, Lest You Fall by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of a prophet and the importance of listening to God's voice. The prophet in focus is described as having a fierce loyalty to God and |
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In Time of War by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches a powerful sermon on the Valley of Vision, using the prophecy in Isaiah to warn about the impending danger faced by Jerusalem due to their sins and lack of r |
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A Call to Set Our Hearts on God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts on God, drawing inspiration from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who sought the Lord and received His word. Despit |
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Called to Christlikeness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for |
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Belshazzar's Feast and the Fall of Babylon by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches on the downfall of Belshazzar and the fall of Babylon as prophesied in the book of Daniel. The sermon highlights the divine judgment on the wicked world, |