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The Sin of Cruel Joy
Commentators stress that Babylon's judgment wasn't just for conquering Judah, but for their attitude. They were "glad" and "rejoiced" in plundering God's people. As John Gill notes, they showed great inhumanity. This serves as a warning that God holds nations and individuals accountable not only for their actions but for the cruel motives and arrogant joy behind them.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 50:10–11
18th Century
Theologian
Or, Chaldaea shall become a spoil ... for thou wast glad, thou exultedst, ye plunderers of mine heritage.
Because ye are gro…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 50:11
19th Century
Bishop
Destroyers of my heritage. — Better, plunderers or robbers.
You are grown fat as the heifer at gr…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 50:11–12
16th Century
Theologian
God shows here that though the Chaldeans insolently exulted for a time, yet their joy would not continue. At the same time, He points out the cause…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 50:11
17th Century
Pastor
Because you were glad, because you rejoiced, O you destroyers of
my heritage
This is …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 50:8–20
17th Century
Minister
The desolation that shall be brought upon Babylon is described in a variety of expressions. The cause of this destruction is the wrath of the Lord.…