Jeremiah 51:61

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

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Interpretation

This prophecy is sent to Babylon, to the captives there, by Seraiah, who is to read it to his countrymen in captivity. Let them with faith see the end of these threatening powers, and comfort themselves herewith.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 51:59-63.

Jeremiah 51:59 Jeremiah 51:60 Jeremiah 51:61 Jeremiah 51:62 Jeremiah 51:63

Glossary

Babylon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
Jeremiah Person: Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).
Seraiah Person: Soldier of Jehovah. (1. ) The father of Joab ( 1 Chr. 4:13 , 14). (2. ) The grandfather of Jehu ( 1 Chr. 4:35 ). (3. ) One of David’s scribes or secretaries ( 2 Sam. 8:17 ). (4. ) A Netophathite.