Jeremiah 50:36
Jeremiah 50:36 in Multiple Translations
A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.
A sword is on the men of pride, and they will become foolish: a sword is on her men of war, and they will be broken.
A sword is raised to attack her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is raised to attack her soldiers, and they will be terrified.
A sworde is vpon the soothsaiers, and they shall dote: a sword is vpon her strong men, and they shalbe afraide.
A sword [is] on the princes, And they have become foolish; A sword [is] on her mighty ones, And they have been broken down;
A sword is on the boasters, and they will become fools. A sword is on her mighty men, and they will be dismayed.
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall be sottish: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
A sword upon her diviners, and they shall be foolish: a sword upon her valiant ones, and they shall be dismayed.
They will strike their false prophets with swords and they will become foolish. They will strike the strongest warriors of Babylonia, and they will all be terrified.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 50:36
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Jeremiah 50:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֶ֥רֶב
אֶל
הַ/בַּדִּ֖ים
וְ/נֹאָ֑לוּ
חֶ֥רֶב
אֶל
גִּבּוֹרֶ֖י/הָ
וָ/חָֽתּוּ
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/בַּדִּ֖ים
bad
H907
bluster
Art | N-mp
וְ/נֹאָ֑לוּ
yâʼal
H2973
be foolish
Conj | V-Niphal-3cp
חֶ֥רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
גִּבּוֹרֶ֖י/הָ
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj | Suff
וָ/חָֽתּוּ
châthath
H2865
to to be dismayed
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 50:36
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
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.
הַ/בַּדִּ֖ים
bad
H907
"bluster"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for empty or false talk, like a lie or brag, is used to describe someone who speaks falsely. It appears in the Bible as a warning against dishonesty. In the KJV, it is translated as liar or lie.
Definition: empty talk, idle talk, liar, lie
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: liar, lie. See also: Job 11:3; Isaiah 44:25; Isaiah 16:6.
וְ/נֹאָ֑לוּ
yâʼal
H2973
"be foolish"
Conj | V-Niphal-3cp
This word means to be foolish or act senselessly, showing wicked folly. It appears in the Bible as a warning against foolish behavior, like doting on something or someone.
Definition: 1) to be foolish, become fools, act foolishly, show wicked folly 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to show wicked folly 1a2) to become fools
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dote, be (become, do) foolish(-ly). See also: Numbers 12:11; Jeremiah 5:4; Isaiah 19:13.
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
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.
גִּבּוֹרֶ֖י/הָ
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj | Suff
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
וָ/חָֽתּוּ
châthath
H2865
"to to be dismayed"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To be completely broken or shattered, either physically or emotionally, causing fear or dismay, as in Psalm 6:2.
Definition: 1) to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. See also: Deuteronomy 1:21; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 8:9.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 50:36
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 50:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:36
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
- Sermons on Jeremiah 50:36
Context — The Destruction of Babylon
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. 38A drought is upon her waters, and they will be dried up. For it is a land of graven images, and the people go mad over idols.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 49:22 | Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor. |
| 2 | Nahum 3:13 | Look at your troops— they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars. |
| 3 | 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, |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 4:2 | influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. |
| 5 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 51:32 | The fords have been seized, the marshes set on fire, and the soldiers are terrified.” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 51:23 | With you I shatter the shepherd and his flock; with you I shatter the farmer and his oxen; with you I shatter the governors and officials. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 48:30 | I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds. |
| 9 | Revelation 19:20 | But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:30 | The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. |
Jeremiah 50:36 Summary
Jeremiah 50:36 tells us that God is against those who falsely claim to speak for Him and against those who trust in their own strength for battle. This means that people who pretend to be prophets but are not really speaking God's words will be shown to be fools, and strong warriors will become very afraid because they realize they are not strong enough to stand against God's judgment, similar to how God's power is described in Psalm 33:16-17. This reminds us that God is the one who is truly in control and that we should trust in Him rather than in our own strength or the words of false prophets, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'false prophets' mean in Jeremiah 50:36?
In this context, 'false prophets' refers to those who claim to speak for God but are actually deceiving people, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:20 and Matthew 7:15, where false prophets are warned against and identified by their fruit.
Why will the warriors be filled with terror according to Jeremiah 50:36?
The warriors will be filled with terror because they will realize their strength and might are no match for God's judgment, as prophesied in Jeremiah 50:36, similar to how God's presence filled the hearts of His enemies with terror in Exodus 15:14-16 and Isaiah 13:8.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's judgment?
Jeremiah 50:36 illustrates God's judgment on those who oppose Him, specifically the false prophets and warriors of Babylon, reflecting the principle found in Romans 2:2 that God's judgment is according to truth, and also echoing the warnings against false prophets in 2 Peter 2:1-3.
What is the significance of the sword being 'against' these groups?
The sword being 'against' the false prophets and warriors signifies God's direct opposition and judgment, emphasizing the idea that God is the one orchestrating their downfall, much like in Jeremiah 25:31 where God declares His judgment on the nations.
Reflection Questions
- How do I recognize and guard against false prophets in my own life, and what role does discernment play in this process?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's judgment on pride and arrogance, as seen in the warriors' terror, to my own heart and life?
- What does this verse teach about the ultimate fate of those who oppose God and His people, and how should this shape my perspective on current events?
- How does the concept of God's judgment in Jeremiah 50:36 relate to His character as a God of both justice and mercy, as seen in Psalm 89:14 and Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 50:36
A sword [is] upon the liars,.... Some render it "bars" (m), as the word sometimes signifies; and interpret it of great men, who are the strength and security of cities and commonwealths; but these
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 50:36
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 50:36
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: the word here translated liars is by some translated bars, by some liars; and in the Hebrew it hath both significations; which makes some think it is to be understood of the chief men, who are the props, stays, and bars of a place, whose wisdom God threatens should fail them, so as they should dote, and show themselves fools. Others translating it liars as we do, understand it of their soothsayers and wizards, whom he calls liars, because they divined false, and saith they should dote, not foreseeing what should be. A sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed: and though they were full of valiant, mighty men, yet their hearts should fail them when this day came, and all be destroyed amongst the rest.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
Jeremiah 50:36 A sword [is] upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword [is] upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.Ver. 36. A sword is upon the liars,] i.e., The prognosticators and wizards. Mendaces nominat divines, as it was wont here to be said - a friar, a liar.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
(36) A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote.—The Hebrew word for “liars”—literally, boastings—implies the falsehood of folly rather than of purpose. Better, perhaps, the prating fools. The marginal readings “chief stays” and “bars” rest on no adequate authority. Here the word applies to the diviners and magicians (comp. Isaiah 44:25).
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 50:36
36. boasters] better than mg. boastings. The reference is to prophets and diviners who promised permanent empire to Babylon. dote] The same word is rendered are foolish in Jeremiah 5:4.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:36
Liars - Soothsayers, fortune-tellers.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:36
36. Liars — The original word means to babble, to talk at random, and here the sense is soothsayers. Dismayed — Better, confounded.
Sermons on Jeremiah 50:36
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God's Hatchet by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of idolatry and the deception that has taken hold of the church. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God and warns against the |
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America: Reprobate Nation? by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the excessive use of cell phones and the internet in today's society, suggesting that it has led to a disconnection from God's creation. The |
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America Needs a Slap in the Face by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman passionately addresses the urgent need for America and the church to awaken from their slumber of unrepentant sin and moral decay. He emphasizes that many justify the |
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A Seared Conscience by Charles Finney | Charles Finney addresses the concept of a seared conscience, explaining that it is not merely a lack of knowledge of right and wrong, but a state of insensitivity to moral obligati |
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A Seared Conscience--No. 2 by Charles Finney | Charles Finney warns about the dire consequences of a seared conscience, emphasizing that it leads to delusion regarding one's moral character, false security, and a mistaken sense |
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Homily 7 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the significance of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, emphasizing how even the enemies of the truth unwittingly contributed to the fulfillment |
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Judges 16:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the tragic consequences of sin as illustrated in the life of Samson, emphasizing how sin blinds individuals to their true state, binds them in chains, and lea |