Jeremiah 51:61

King James Version:

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And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yirmeyahu said to S'rayah, "See to it that when you arrive in Bavel you read all these words aloud. Then say,

Berean Standard Bible:

And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you get to Babylon, see that you read all these words aloud,

American Standard Version:

And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, then see that thou read all these words,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Jeremiah^{H3414} said^{H559} to Seraiah^{H8304}, When thou comest^{H935} to Babylon^{H894}, and shalt see^{H7200}, and shalt read^{H7121} all these words^{H1697};

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Commentary for Jeremiah 51:61

Jeremiah 51:61 is a part of the larger narrative found in the book of Jeremiah, which is a compilation of the prophecies and actions of the prophet Jeremiah. This verse is situated within a section of the book that deals with the theme of God's judgment on Babylon, which had become the dominant world power of the time and had taken the people of Judah into exile.

In this verse, the prophet Jeremiah is instructing Seraiah, who is likely a scribe or an official, to undertake a specific task. When Seraiah arrives in Babylon, he is to read aloud a scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecies against the city. These "words" that he is to read are part of a larger oracle against Babylon, which includes descriptions of the city's impending destruction as an act of divine retribution for its arrogance and oppression of other nations, including Judah.

The historical context of this verse is set during the final years of the Babylonian empire, around the late 7th or early 6th century BCE. The Babylonians had destroyed Jerusalem and the First Temple in 586 BCE, leading to the exile of many Jews. Jeremiah's prophecies, including those in chapter 51, foretell the eventual fall of Babylon to the Persians in 539 BCE, an event that would lead to the end of the exile and the return of the Jews to their homeland, as prophesied by Jeremiah and later facilitated by the Persian ruler Cyrus the Great.

The themes present in Jeremiah 51:61 include the sovereignty of God over nations and empires, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the idea of divine justice. Jeremiah's instructions to Seraiah underscore the importance of the written word in the transmission of the prophetic message and the role of individuals in carrying out God's purposes. It also serves as a testament to the hope that despite the current circumstances of exile and subjugation, God would ultimately bring about the downfall of Babylon and restore His people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3414
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִרְמְיָה
   Transliteration: Yirmᵉyâh
   Pronunciation: yir-meh-yaw'
   Description: or יִרְמְיָהוּ; from רוּם and יָהּ; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites; Jeremiah.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8304
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׂרָיָה
   Transliteration: Sᵉrâyâh
   Pronunciation: ser-aw-yaw'
   Description: or שְׂרָיָהוּ; from שָׂרָה and יָהּ; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites; Seraiah.
   
4. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
5. Strong's Number: H894
   There are 233 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּבֶל
   Transliteration: Bâbel
   Pronunciation: baw-bel'
   Description: from בָּלַל; confusion; Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire; Babel, Babylon.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7200
   There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָאָה
   Transliteration: râʼâh
   Pronunciation: raw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.