Jeremiah 51:21
Jeremiah 51:21 in Multiple Translations
With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver.
And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;
and with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider;
With you the horse and the horseman will be broken; with you the war-carriage and he who goes in it will be broken;
I use you to destroy horses and their riders; I use you to destroy chariots and their drivers.
And by thee wil I breake horse and horseman, and by thee will I breake the charet and him that rideth therein.
And I have broken in pieces by thee horse and its rider, And I have broken in pieces by thee chariot and its charioteer,
With you I will break in pieces the horse and his rider.
And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and its rider;
And with thee I will break in pieces the horse, and his rider, and with thee I will break in pieces the chariot, and him that getteth up into it:
With your power I have shattered armies of other nations: I destroyed their horses and their riders, their chariots and their chariot-drivers.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 51:21
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Jeremiah 51:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
בְ/ךָ֔
ס֖וּס
וְ/רֹֽכְב֑/וֹ
וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
בְ/ךָ֔
רֶ֖כֶב
וְ/רֹכְבֽ/וֹ
וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
nâphats
H5310
to shatter
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
בְ/ךָ֔
Prep | Suff
ס֖וּס
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-ms
וְ/רֹֽכְב֑/וֹ
râkab
H7392
to ride
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
nâphats
H5310
to shatter
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
בְ/ךָ֔
Prep | Suff
רֶ֖כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
N-ms
וְ/רֹכְבֽ/וֹ
râkab
H7392
to ride
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 51:21
וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
nâphats
H5310
"to shatter"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This Hebrew word means to scatter or disperse, and it's used when people or things are broken apart. It appears in books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where God scatters His people as punishment, but also promises to gather them back.
Definition: 1) to shatter, break, dash, beat in pieces 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to shatter 1a2) shattering (infinitive) 1b) (Piel) to dash to pieces 1c) (Pual) to pulverise
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be beaten in sunder, break (in pieces), broken, dash (in pieces), cause to be discharged, dispersed, be overspread, scatter. See also: Genesis 9:19; Isaiah 33:3; Psalms 2:9.
בְ/ךָ֔
""
Prep | Suff
ס֖וּס
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
וְ/רֹֽכְב֑/וֹ
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
וְ/נִפַּצְתִּ֣י
nâphats
H5310
"to shatter"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This Hebrew word means to scatter or disperse, and it's used when people or things are broken apart. It appears in books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where God scatters His people as punishment, but also promises to gather them back.
Definition: 1) to shatter, break, dash, beat in pieces 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to shatter 1a2) shattering (infinitive) 1b) (Piel) to dash to pieces 1c) (Pual) to pulverise
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be beaten in sunder, break (in pieces), broken, dash (in pieces), cause to be discharged, dispersed, be overspread, scatter. See also: Genesis 9:19; Isaiah 33:3; Psalms 2:9.
בְ/ךָ֔
""
Prep | Suff
רֶ֖כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וְ/רֹכְבֽ/וֹ
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 51:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:21
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:21
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:21
Context — Babylon’s Punishment
19The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name.
20“You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin.
21With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver.
22With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. 23With 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:1 | Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. |
| 2 | Zechariah 10:5 | They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. |
| 3 | Haggai 2:22 | I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother. |
| 4 | Nahum 2:13 | “Behold, I am against you,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will send your chariots up in smoke, and the sword will devour your young lions. I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voices of your messengers will no longer be heard.” |
| 5 | Zechariah 12:4 | On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. |
| 6 | Micah 5:10 | “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots. |
| 7 | Revelation 19:18 | so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” |
| 8 | Psalms 46:9 | He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. |
| 9 | Exodus 15:21 | And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 50:37 | A 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. |
Jeremiah 51:21 Summary
Jeremiah 51:21 is saying that God is so powerful, He can defeat even the strongest armies and enemies. This verse uses the picture of breaking or 'shattering' horses and chariots to show how easily God can overcome anything that opposes Him (as seen in Psalm 2:9). It reminds us that God is our protector and defender, and we can trust in His strength to help us in times of trouble (see Deuteronomy 33:27). By trusting in God's power, we can face any challenge with confidence and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'shatter the horse and rider' in Jeremiah 51:21?
In this context, 'shattering the horse and rider' is a metaphor for God's power to defeat and overcome even the most powerful enemies, as seen in Exodus 15:1 and Isaiah 31:3, where God fights on behalf of His people.
Is Jeremiah 51:21 talking about a specific battle or war?
While Jeremiah 51:21 does not specify a particular battle, it is part of a larger prophecy against Babylon in Jeremiah 51, which ultimately points to God's judgment and redemption of His people, as seen in Jeremiah 25:12 and Revelation 18:2.
How does this verse relate to God's relationship with His people?
This verse highlights God's intimate and powerful relationship with His people, using the language of a war club or weapon, emphasizing His commitment to fighting on their behalf, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:4 and Psalm 144:1.
What does this verse teach us about God's power and control?
Jeremiah 51:21 demonstrates God's absolute power and control over all things, including the forces of war and the strongest enemies, as declared in Psalm 115:3 and Isaiah 46:10.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of God 'shattering the horse and rider' impact your understanding of His power and protection in your life?
- In what ways can you apply the truth of God's strength and victory to the challenges you face today?
- What does it mean for you to trust in God as your 'war club' and 'weapon for battle', as mentioned in Jeremiah 51:20?
- How can you surrender to God's power and control in your life, allowing Him to 'shatter' the strongholds that oppose His will?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:21
And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider,.... Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:21
And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:21
Jeremiah 51:21 And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;Ver. 21. And with thee.] O Babylonian king. Will I break in pieces.] Or rather, Have I broken in pieces. And hence thy perdition.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:21
20–24. Is it (a) Cyrus, as conqueror of Babylon, or (b) Babylon herself, that is addressed? Jeremiah 51:24 seems to support (a), but on the whole (b) is perhaps preferable. The future tenses can as well be rendered as presents, denoting what Babylon has hitherto been accustomed to do as the instrument of Jehovah. This view also harmonizes with Jeremiah 51:14 (while we omit 15–19; see note there), as well as with Jeremiah 51:25 ff., where Babylon is certainly the subject.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:21
20-24. Thou art — By “thou,” Ewald understands the king of Israel; Grotius, Cyrus and the Medes; Nagelsbach, an ideal person; Calmet and most expositors, Babylon. The last is to be preferred, and is supported by Jeremiah 50:23.
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:21
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(Hebrews) 2-Moses by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Moses and his commitment to serving God. The speaker highlights Moses' dedication by mentioning his 40 days of fasting and his |
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Don't Lose Your Song by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing one's song, referring to the joy and praise that comes from having a strong faith in God. The speaker reads from |
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The Life of David Brainerd - Part. 2 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon transcript, the preacher reflects on their own feelings of unworthiness and insufficiency. They express a desire for a close and constant devotion to God and a fear |
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Death of a Promise - Part 3 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon series entitled "The Death of a Promise," the preacher discusses the concept of God putting a sentence of death on a promise. He uses the example of Abraham and how |
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Joy in God by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God as our creator and the keeper of His laws. He contrasts the troubled state of those who |
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Sunshine in the Heart by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses two teachings from Psalm 37:4. The first teaching is that the life of a believer is described as a delight in God, emphasizing that true religion is |
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The Majesty of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the speaker announces that they will be hosting a Bible study every Tuesday night for sixty minutes in Garden Valley. The study will focus on the elevent |