Jeremiah 50:35
Jeremiah 50:35 in Multiple Translations
A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men.
¶ A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.
A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith Jehovah, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.
A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men.
A sword is raised to attack the Babylonians, declares the Lord, ready to attack those who live in Babylon, and her officials and wise men.
A sworde is vpon the Caldeans, sayeth the Lord, and vpon the inhabitants of Babel, and vpon her princes, and vpon her wise men.
A sword [is] for the Chaldeans, An affirmation of Jehovah, And it [is] on the inhabitants of Babylon, And on her heads, and on her wise men;
“A sword is on the Chaldeans,” says the LORD, “and on the inhabitants of Babylon, on her princes, and on her wise men.
A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men .
A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the Lord, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.
I will send enemy soldiers carrying swords [PRS] to strike the people of Babylonia; they will strike the officials and wise men and all the other people who live in Babylon.
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Jeremiah 50:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֶ֥רֶב
עַל
כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים
נְאֻם
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/אֶל
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
בָבֶ֔ל
וְ/אֶל
שָׂרֶ֖י/הָ
וְ/אֶל
חֲכָמֶֽי/הָ
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים
Kasdîy
H3778
Chaldea
N-proper
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
בָבֶ֔ל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
שָׂרֶ֖י/הָ
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
חֲכָמֶֽי/הָ
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:35
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים
Kasdîy
H3778
"Chaldea"
N-proper
Chaldea refers to a region in Mesopotamia and its inhabitants, known for wisdom and astrology, as seen in Daniel 1:4. The Chaldeans lived near the Persian Gulf and were considered wise. They are mentioned in 2 Kings 25:11.
Definition: § Chaldea or Chaldeans = "clod-breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea. See also: Genesis 11:28; Jeremiah 37:13; Isaiah 13:19.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָבֶ֔ל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
N-proper
Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.
Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שָׂרֶ֖י/הָ
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp | Suff
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
חֲכָמֶֽי/הָ
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj | Suff
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 50:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
- Sermons on Jeremiah 50:35
Context — The Destruction of Babylon
33This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them.
34Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
35A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men.
36A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror. 37A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 47:6 | ‘Alas, O sword of the LORD, how long until you rest? Return to your sheath; cease and be still!’ |
| 2 | Daniel 5:30 | That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, |
| 3 | Daniel 5:7–8 | The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him. |
| 4 | Hosea 11:6 | A sword will flash through their cities; it will destroy the bars of their gates and consume them in their own plans. |
| 5 | Daniel 5:1–2 | Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 51:57 | I will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts. |
| 7 | Leviticus 26:25 | And I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. |
| 8 | Isaiah 44:25 | who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, |
| 9 | Jeremiah 8:9 | The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? |
| 10 | Isaiah 41:25 | I have raised up one from the north, and he has come— one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay. |
Jeremiah 50:35 Summary
Jeremiah 50:35 tells us that God is against the Babylonians, who were a powerful and oppressive empire, and against their leaders and wise men. This is because they had oppressed God's people, Israel, and refused to release them, as stated in Jeremiah 50:33. God is a strong Redeemer who pleads the case of His people, as seen in Jeremiah 50:34, and brings rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who oppose Him. This reminds us that God is always on the side of the oppressed and marginalized, and we can trust in His justice and redemption, as seen in Psalm 103:6 and Isaiah 1:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'the Chaldeans' in Jeremiah 50:35?
The Chaldeans refer to the Babylonians, who were a powerful and dominant empire at the time of Jeremiah's writing, as seen in Jeremiah 21:4 and 2 Kings 24:11.
Why does God declare a sword against the officials and wise men of Babylon?
God declares a sword against the officials and wise men of Babylon because they have oppressed His people, Israel, and refused to release them, as stated in Jeremiah 50:33, and also because of their own pride and idolatry, as seen in Isaiah 47:10.
Is this verse still relevant today, or was it only for the ancient Babylonians?
While this verse was specifically addressed to the ancient Babylonians, its principles of God's judgment against oppression and pride are still relevant today, as seen in passages like Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:5.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of redemption?
This verse is part of a larger context in which God is pleading the case of His people, Israel, and bringing rest to the earth, while bringing turmoil to those who oppose Him, as stated in Jeremiah 50:34, highlighting His strong redemption and justice, as seen in Psalm 103:6 and Isaiah 1:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which I may be opposing God's people or plan, and how can I repent and align myself with His will?
- How can I trust in God's strong redemption and justice, even when faced with oppression or uncertainty, like the Israelites in Jeremiah 50:33?
- What are the 'swords' in my life that God may be using to refine or correct me, and how can I surrender to His work in my life?
- In what ways can I plead the case of those who are oppressed or marginalized, following God's example in Jeremiah 50:34, and how can I pray for their redemption and justice?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:35
A sword [is] upon the Chaldeans, saith the Lord,.... Or, "shall be" (k) or, "O sword, [be thou] on the Chaldeans" (l); that is, the sword of the Medes and Persians; those that kill with the sword, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:35
A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men. A sword ... A sword ... A sword.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
That is, there shall come a sword, the sword of the Medes, upon Babylon, and all the land of the Chaldeans, and all orders of persons in it.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
Jeremiah 50:35 A sword [is] upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise [men].Ver. 35. A sword is upon the Chaldeans.] Those sworn swordsmen of the devil.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
(35) A sword is upon the Chaldeans.—Better, A sword upon the Chaldeans. Here, and in the verses that follow, the interpolated verb weakens the force of the passage. Jehovah is represented as calling the “sword” and the “drought” to do their work of destruction. Upon her wise men.—The term points especially to the “wise men” in the technical sense of the term, the soothsayers and astrologers who were prominent among Nebuchadnezzar’s counsellors (Daniel 2:2; Daniel 2:13).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
Verse 35. A sword] War and its calamities, or any grievous plague; and so in the following verses.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:35
Omit “is.” A summons comes from Yahweh, Israel’s Goel, to the sword to fall upon all the elements of Babylon’s greatness. The princes were her rulers at home and her generals in war.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:35
35. A sword is upon the Chaldeans — The verb inserted by the translators takes away from the dramatic character of the passage. The original has the form of an exclamation, on account of the feeling which pervades it.
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:35
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Don't Lay Down Your Sword by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of not laying down our spiritual sword, which represents the Word of God, in the face of demonic attacks and societal challenges. He discusse |
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(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 2 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Daniel chapter two and the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The image had a head of gold, breast and arms of silver, belly and th |
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Belshazzer by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher uses the story of Belshazzar from the book of Daniel to illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's offer of salvation. Belshazzar, a pleasure-loving |
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Daniel 5 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Belshazzar from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the unexpected and being spiritually ready to leav |
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God Speaking to America - Part 2 by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to make a stand and serve God. He calls out backsliders who have not been actively serving God and challenges them |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 05 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a biblical story about a king who was terrified by the appearance of a man's hand writing on a wall. The preacher emphasizes the fear and ter |
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Daniel in the Critic's Den by Robert Anderson | Robert Anderson delivers a sermon on the book of Daniel, addressing the controversy surrounding its authenticity and historical accuracy. He refutes the claims made by critics, hig |