Jeremiah 51:40
Jeremiah 51:40 in Multiple Translations
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he-goats.
I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together.
I will take them down like lambs to be slaughtered, like rams and goats.
I wil bring them downe like lambes to the slaughter, and like rams and goates.
I cause them to go down as lambs to slaughter, As rams with he-goats.
“I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he-goats.
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, and like rams with kids.
I will bring them down to a place where they will be slaughtered, like [SIM] someone who takes lambs or rams or goats to where they will be slaughtered for sacrifices.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 51:40
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Jeremiah 51:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֽוֹרִידֵ֖/ם
כְּ/כָרִ֣ים
לִ/טְב֑וֹחַ
כְּ/אֵילִ֖ים
עִם
עַתּוּדִֽים
אֽוֹרִידֵ֖/ם
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
כְּ/כָרִ֣ים
kar
H3733
saddle
Prep | N-mp
לִ/טְב֑וֹחַ
ṭâbach
H2873
to slaughter
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
כְּ/אֵילִ֖ים
ʼayil
H352
ram
Prep | N-mp
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
עַתּוּדִֽים
ʻattûwd
H6260
goat
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 51:40
אֽוֹרִידֵ֖/ם
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
כְּ/כָרִ֣ים
kar
H3733
"saddle"
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A kar is a full-grown ram, often used for sacrifice or as a symbol of strength. It can also refer to a battering-ram used in battle or a type of furniture. In the Bible, it is sometimes translated as 'lamb' or 'captain'.
Definition: 1) howdah, palanquin, basket saddle 1a) an enclosed riding space erected on a camel's saddle
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, furniture, lamb, (large) pasture, ram. See also H1033 (בֵּית כַּר), H3746 (כָּרִי). See also: Genesis 31:34; Isaiah 30:23; Psalms 37:20.
לִ/טְב֑וֹחַ
ṭâbach
H2873
"to slaughter"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to slaughter or kill animals or people, often in a ruthless manner, as seen in violent battles or sacrifices. It is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament. This concept is also used figuratively to describe spiritual slaughter.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, slay, butcher, kill ruthlessly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter, butcher 1a2) to slay, kill ruthlessly (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: kill, (make) slaughter, slay. See also: Genesis 43:16; Proverbs 9:2; Psalms 37:14.
כְּ/אֵילִ֖ים
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
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A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
עַתּוּדִֽים
ʻattûwd
H6260
"goat"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word can refer to a full-grown male goat, like the ones used in sacrifices in Leviticus. It can also be used figuratively to describe leaders or important people, like the chiefs of the tribes of Israel in Numbers.
Definition: ram, he-goat, chief one
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: chief one, (he) goat, ram. See also: Genesis 31:10; Numbers 7:88; Psalms 50:9.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:40
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 51:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:40
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:40
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:40
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:40
Context — Babylon’s Punishment
38They will roar together like young lions; they will growl like lion cubs.
39While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD.
40I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.
41How Sheshach has been captured! The praise of all the earth has been seized. What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! 42The sea has come up over Babylon; she is covered in turbulent waves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 50:27 | Kill all her young bulls; let them go down to the slaughter. Woe to them, for their day has come— the time of their punishment. |
| 2 | Isaiah 34:6 | The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat— with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. |
| 3 | Psalms 44:22 | Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. |
| 4 | Psalms 37:20 | But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:18 | You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. |
Jeremiah 51:40 Summary
Jeremiah 51:40 means that God will completely defeat His enemies, making them powerless, just like animals being led to slaughter. This shows us that God is all-powerful and in control of everything, as we also see in Psalm 135:6 and Isaiah 46:10. It reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when things seem scary or overwhelming, because He is always working out His plan, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be brought down like lambs to the slaughter?
This phrase, found in Jeremiah 51:40, signifies a complete and utter defeat, where the enemies of God are led away powerless and helpless, much like sheep being led to their death, as also seen in Isaiah 53:7 and Jeremiah 12:3.
Why are rams and male goats mentioned together in this verse?
The mention of rams with male goats in Jeremiah 51:40 emphasizes the idea of a large and diverse group being brought down together, highlighting God's power and control over all nations, as declared in Jeremiah 25:17-26 and Daniel 4:17.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or a general principle?
Jeremiah 51:40 is part of a prophecy against Babylon, but it also reflects a broader principle of God's judgment on wickedness, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 25:31 and Romans 6:23.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Jeremiah 51:40 is a continuation of the prophecy against Babylon, started in Jeremiah 50:1, and it specifically highlights the manner in which God will bring down the enemies of His people, as also emphasized in Jeremiah 51:41-42.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about God's power and control over the nations?
- How can I apply the principle of God's judgment on wickedness to my own life and the world around me?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with overwhelming opposition or adversity, as seen in Jeremiah 51:40?
- What does the image of being 'brought down like lambs to the slaughter' reveal about the nature of God's judgment and mercy, as discussed in Psalms 23:4 and Matthew 25:31-46?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:40
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter,.... To the place of slaughter; who shall be able to make no more resistance than lambs.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:40
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats. I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
That is, they shall be destroyed before they are aware of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
Jeremiah 51:40 I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.Ver. 40. I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter.] All that which followeth here to the end of this oration is no less easy than elegant in holding forth the power, justice, and truth of God in fulfilling this prophecy exactly, though serveral years after.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:40
(40) I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter . . .—The figure is changed, and the revellers appear as themselves destined to be the victims of the slaughter-house (Jeremiah 48:15; Jeremiah 50:27). As the “bullocks” of Jeremiah 50:27 are the chosen warriors, so the lambs, sheep, he-goats represent the different classes of the population of Babylon (Isaiah 34:6; Ezekiel 39:18). All alike are given over to the sword.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:40
40. lambs … rams … he-goats] Cp. Jeremiah 50:27; Isaiah 34:6.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:40
Lambs ... rams ... he goats - i. e., all classes of the population (see Isaiah 34:6 note).
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:40
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Week of Meetings-07 Armageddon-Who When Where by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events that will occur after the Lord Jesus Christ takes believers to be with Him. He mentions that the nations of the earth are currentl |
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K-067d the Holocaust 4 of 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a community who ignored the warning of a Jewish man who had escaped from a concentration camp. The man tried to warn them about the |
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Homily 28 on Romans by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on Romans 15:8, emphasizing how Jesus Christ, as a Minister of the circumcision, fulfilled the promises made to the fathers, showing His concern for both J |
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The Fourth Degree of Humility by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia preaches about the fourth degree of humility, emphasizing the importance of holding fast to patience with a silent mind in obedience, even in the face of dif |
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Keeping Your Spirit Focused by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience not to worry or be envious of those who do wrong. He emphasizes the temporary nature of evil and compares it to withering grass |
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2001 Advent Week 2 - Prodigal's Sister by John Piper | In this sermon transcript, a woman is depicted watching a beautiful sunset and reflecting on the heritage of her ancestors. She wonders where she should stay for the night and pray |
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1 Corinthians 15:11 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of luxury and the importance of self-control, highlighting how indulging in excess leads to spiritual and physical harm, causing the soul |