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Jeremiah 6:23

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6:23 Its soldiers are armed with bows and spears.

They are cruel and show no mercy.

They sound like the roaring sea

as they ride forth on their horses.

Lined up in formation like men going into battle

to attack you, Daughter Zion.’” 1 

Jeremiah 50:42

Context

50:42 Its soldiers are armed with bows and spears.

They are cruel and show no mercy.

They sound like the roaring sea

as they ride forth on their horses.

Lined up in formation like men going into battle,

they are coming against you, fair Babylon! 2 

1 sn Jerualem is personified as a young maiden helpless before enemy attackers.

2 tn Heb “daughter Babylon.” The word “daughter” is a personification of the city of Babylon and its inhabitants.



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