Jeremiah 50:10

And Chaldea shall be a spoil: all that spoil her shall be satisfied, saith the LORD.

And Chaldea {H3778} shall be a spoil {H7998}: all that spoil {H7997} her shall be satisfied {H7646}, saith {H5002} the LORD {H3068}.

The land of the Kasdim will be plundered; all who plunder it will get enough," says ADONAI.

Chaldea will be plundered; all who plunder her will have their fill,” declares the LORD.

And Chaldea shall be a prey: all that prey upon her shall be satisfied, saith Jehovah.

Commentary

Jeremiah 50:10 delivers a powerful prophetic declaration concerning the downfall of Babylon, referred to here as "Chaldea." This verse assures that the mighty empire, which had brought devastation and exile upon many nations including Judah, would itself become a target for plunder. The phrase "all that spoil her shall be satisfied" emphasizes the complete and thorough nature of Babylon's impending desolation, a judgment ordained by God Himself.

Context

This verse is part of a significant block of prophecies found in Jeremiah chapters 50 and 51, which are entirely dedicated to foretelling the destruction of Babylon. At the time of this prophecy, Babylon (Chaldea) was the dominant world power, responsible for the conquest of Jerusalem, the destruction of the Temple, and the exile of the Jewish people to Babylon around 586 BC. These prophecies serve as a crucial message of hope and reassurance for the exiled Israelites, indicating that their oppressor would not go unpunished and that God had not forgotten His covenant with His people. The destruction of Jerusalem, detailed in passages like 2 Kings 25:9, made Babylon a symbol of oppression for Judah, and this prophecy promises divine retribution.

Key Themes

  • Divine Justice and Retribution: A central theme is the principle of divine justice, where Babylon, having plundered others, would in turn be plundered. This highlights God's righteous judgment against nations that act with arrogance and cruelty.
  • God's Sovereignty Over Nations: The declaration "saith the LORD" underscores God's ultimate authority and control over the rise and fall of empires. No earthly power, no matter how mighty, is beyond His reach or His perfect plan. God is the one who removes kings and sets up kings.
  • Certainty of Prophecy: The emphatic statement "saith the LORD" serves as a divine seal, ensuring the absolute certainty of this coming judgment. It was not merely a human prediction but a decree from the Almighty.
  • Comfort for the Oppressed: For the exiled Israelites, this prophecy offered immense comfort, assuring them that their period of suffering under Babylon would end and that their oppressors would face their just desserts. This hope is echoed in other prophecies concerning Israel's restoration, such as Jeremiah 29:10.

Linguistic Insights

The term "Chaldea" (Hebrew: Kasdim) refers specifically to the region of Babylonia and its people. The word "spoil" (Hebrew: baz) means plunder, booty, or prey. The repetition of the word "spoil" in the verse, "Chaldea shall be a spoil: all that spoil her shall be satisfied," emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the coming despoiling. It signifies that those who attack Babylon will find an abundance of plunder, reflecting the vast wealth accumulated by the empire through its conquests.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 50:10 reminds us that God is actively involved in the affairs of nations and that injustice does not go unnoticed or unpunished. It offers profound comfort to those who feel oppressed or suffer at the hands of powerful, unrighteous systems, assuring them that God sees and will ultimately act. Conversely, it serves as a solemn warning to any power or individual that seeks to build their dominion on the oppression of others, highlighting that ultimate accountability rests with the sovereign God. We are called to trust in God's perfect timing and His unwavering commitment to justice, even when it seems delayed.

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Cross-References

  • Jeremiah 25:12

    And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, [that] I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations.

  • Isaiah 33:4

    And your spoil shall be gathered [like] the gathering of the caterpiller: as the running to and fro of locusts shall he run upon them.

  • Isaiah 33:23

    Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.

  • Jeremiah 27:7

    And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him.

  • Isaiah 45:3

    And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel.

  • Revelation 17:16

    And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
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