Jeremiah 50:28

The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance of his temple.

The voice {H6963} of them that flee {H5127} and escape out {H6405} of the land {H776} of Babylon {H894}, to declare {H5046} in Zion {H6726} the vengeance {H5360} of the LORD {H3068} our God {H430}, the vengeance {H5360} of his temple {H1964}.

Hear the sound of the fugitives, of those escaping from Bavel, coming to proclaim in Tziyon the vengeance of ADONAI our God, vengeance over his temple.

Listen to the fugitives and refugees from the land of Babylon, declaring in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance for His temple.

The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of Jehovah our God, the vengeance of his temple.

Jeremiah 50:28 captures a vivid prophetic image of the aftermath of God's judgment upon Babylon, emphasizing the triumphant return of the exiled Israelites to their homeland. It speaks of the joyful declaration made by those who have escaped Babylonian captivity, proclaiming in Jerusalem (Zion) that the Lord God has executed His righteous vengeance against the empire that oppressed His people and desecrated His holy temple.

Context

This verse is part of Jeremiah chapters 50-51, which contain extensive prophecies detailing the downfall of Babylon, the dominant world power of Jeremiah's time and the nation responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and the first Temple in 586 BC, leading to the Babylonian exile. The prophet Jeremiah, often called the "weeping prophet," delivered messages of impending judgment for Judah's sins but also held out hope for future restoration. These chapters serve as a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty over nations, promising the eventual liberation of His people and the complete overthrow of their oppressors.

Key Themes

  • Divine Justice and Retribution: The verse highlights the "vengeance of the LORD our God," affirming that God does not ignore injustice or the suffering of His people. His justice is precise and certain, especially against those who defy Him and oppress His chosen nation. This underscores the biblical principle that God will ultimately right all wrongs.
  • Sanctity of God's Temple: The phrase "the vengeance of his temple" specifically points to the desecration and destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem as a primary provocation for God's wrath against Babylon. This emphasizes the profound importance of God's dwelling place and His commitment to upholding its holiness.
  • Restoration and Hope: The "voice of them that flee and escape" signifies the miraculous return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon. Their declaration in Zion is not merely one of vengeance but also of relief and renewed hope, celebrating God's faithfulness to His covenant promises to restore Israel after judgment. This return is vividly described in books like Ezra and Nehemiah.
  • God's Sovereignty Over Nations: Jeremiah 50-51, including this verse, powerfully demonstrates that no earthly kingdom, however mighty, can stand against the will of the Almighty God. Babylon's fall was ordained by God as part of His divine plan.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Hebrew word for "vengeance" here is naqam (נקמה), which in a divine context often carries the connotation of righteous retribution or justice, rather than merely personal spite or revenge. It signifies God's intervention to correct a wrong and restore order.
  • "Zion" (ציון) is a poetic and theological term for Jerusalem, particularly referring to the Temple Mount and often representing the entire city and its inhabitants, symbolizing God's dwelling place among His people.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 50:28 offers enduring lessons for believers today:

  • Hope in God's Justice: In a world filled with injustice, this verse reminds us that God sees, hears, and will ultimately act. We are called to trust in the LORD's ultimate justice and recompense, even when it seems delayed.
  • God's Faithfulness to His People: Just as God brought His people out of Babylonian captivity, He remains faithful to His promises to deliver and restore His church. This provides great comfort and reassurance in times of spiritual or physical oppression.
  • Reverence for God's Presence: The emphasis on the "vengeance of his temple" highlights the importance of honoring God's presence, whether in a physical building, in the community of believers, or within the heart of an individual believer (as the "temple of the Holy Spirit" - 1 Corinthians 6:19).
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 48:20

    Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it [even] to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.

  • Lamentations 1:10

    The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things: for she hath seen [that] the heathen entered into her sanctuary, whom thou didst command [that] they should not enter into thy congregation.

  • Jeremiah 50:15

    Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it [is] the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.

  • Daniel 5:23

    But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath [is], and whose [are] all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:

  • Lamentations 2:6

    And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as [if it were of] a garden: he hath destroyed his places of the assembly: the LORD hath caused the solemn feasts and sabbaths to be forgotten in Zion, and hath despised in the indignation of his anger the king and the priest.

  • Lamentations 2:7

    The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast.

  • Jeremiah 51:10

    The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.

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