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The Shamed Mother City
Commentators unanimously identify the "mother" in this verse as the city of Babylon or the entire Chaldean empire. The prophecy speaks to the people of Babylon, telling them their "mother city" will be put to shame and confounded, unable to be defended by her "sons." This personification highlights the collective and deep humiliation awaiting the entire nation.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 50:12
18th Century
Theologian
Your mother – that is, Babylon. She will be confounded and ashamed. Or, she will be ashamed and will blush.
Behold... – Transl…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 50:12
19th Century
Bishop
Your mother shall be sore confounded ... — The prophet speaks to the people of Babylon, and the city is therefore describ…
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 50:12
17th Century
Pastor
Your mother shall be sore confounded
The monarchy of the Chaldeans; so the Targum and jarchi, your congregation; or …
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.…