Jeremiah 51:10

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

The LORD {H3068} hath brought forth {H3318} our righteousness {H6666}: come {H935}, and let us declare {H5608} in Zion {H6726} the work {H4639} of the LORD {H3068} our God {H430}.

ADONAI has brought forth our victory. Come, let us proclaim in Tziyon the work of ADONAI our God!

โ€œThe LORD has brought forth our vindication; come, let us tell in Zion what the LORD our God has accomplished.โ€

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

Commentary

Jeremiah 51:10 KJV: "The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God."

Context of Jeremiah 51:10

Jeremiah 51 is a powerful prophetic oracle primarily directed against ancient Babylon, foretelling its ultimate destruction and the liberation of God's people, Israel. Following chapters that detail Judah's unfaithfulness and subsequent captivity, this chapter offers a message of hope and divine justice. Verse 10 stands as a declaration of triumph and vindication for the exiled Israelites. After years of suffering under Babylonian oppression, this verse proclaims that the LORD Himself has acted to set things right, restoring their rightful standing and demonstrating His faithfulness. The call to "declare in Zion" points to the future restoration of Jerusalem as a center of worship and testimony.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Vindication and Justice: The central message is that God is not indifferent to the suffering of His people. "The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness" signifies that God has acted decisively to vindicate His people, proving their cause just and punishing their oppressors. This is a powerful assurance that His righteousness is revealed in His saving acts.
  • God's Active Deliverance: This verse underscores God's direct involvement in human history, especially in delivering His covenant people. It highlights His power to overturn oppressive regimes and bring His chosen ones out of bondage, fulfilling His promises of restoration and return from captivity.
  • A Call to Proclaim God's Works: The command "come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God" is an invitation to witness and worship. It calls the liberated remnant to publicly acknowledge and celebrate God's mighty deeds, ensuring that His faithfulness is remembered and proclaimed in the very heart of their spiritual heritage, Jerusalem. This act of declaration serves as a testament to future generations.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "righteousness" here is tsedaqah (ืฆึฐื“ึธืงึธื”). While often translated as moral uprightness, in this context, it carries the broader sense of God's covenant faithfulness, His justice in setting things right, and His vindication of His people. It's about God acting according to His just character to deliver and restore. The phrase "brought forth" (ื”ื•ึนืฆึดื™ื, hotzi') emphasizes a decisive, active bringing out or revealing, signifying that God has manifested His justice in a tangible way. "Declare" (ืกึทืคึฐึผืจื•ึผ, sappru) implies a recounting, a telling of the full story of God's intervention.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 51:10 offers profound encouragement for believers today. It reminds us that even when circumstances seem bleak or unjust, God is at work behind the scenes to bring forth His righteousness and justice. We are called to trust in His timing and His methods, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate His people and His truth. Furthermore, like the Israelites called to declare God's work in Zion, we are commissioned to be witnesses of His goodness and power in our lives and in the world. Our experiences of God's faithfulness should compel us to proclaim His mighty deeds to others, strengthening faith and glorifying His name.

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Cross-References

  • 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.

  • Psalms 37:6

    And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

  • Isaiah 40:2

    Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins.

  • Isaiah 51:11

    Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

  • Jeremiah 31:6

    For there shall be a day, [that] the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God.

  • Jeremiah 31:9

    They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim [is] my firstborn.

  • Revelation 14:1

    ยถ And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty [and] four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
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