Jeremiah 50:36

34 Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

35 A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men.

A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.

37 A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.

38 A drought is upon her waters, and they will be dried up. For it is a land of graven images, and the people go mad over idols.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.
KJV
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
WEB
A sword is on the boasters, and they will become fools. A sword is on her mighty men, and they will be dismayed.
ASV
A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.
DARBY
the sword is upon the liars, and they shall become fools; the sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed;
BLB
A sword [is] against the diviners, that they should become fools! A sword [is] against her mighty ones, that they should be dismayed!
ÅB
Sverd over snakkerne[^6]! De skal stå der som dårer. Sverd over dets kjemper! De skal bli forferdet.
OTB
Et sverd mot hennes orakelprester! De vil bli dårer. Et sverd mot hennes krigere! De vil bli fylt med frykt.
B1930
Sverd over snakkerne! De skal stå der som dårer. Sverd over dets kjemper! De skal bli forferdet. / < d.e. de falske spåmenn, stjernetyderne og lign.; JES 44, 25; 47, 12. 13.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 49:22

    Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.

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  • Isaiah 44:25

    who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,

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  • Nahum 3:13

    Look at your troops— they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars.

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  • Revelation 22:15

    But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11

    The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,

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  • 2 Chronicles 25:16

    While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”

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  • Isaiah 47:10–15

    You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’

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  • 1 Timothy 4:2

    influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.

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