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The Reason for Ruin
Commentators agree that Babylon's total destruction was not a random event but a direct act of God's wrath. Scholars like John Gill and Matthew Henry specify that this judgment was a response to Babylon's sins, including their pride, idolatry, and cruel treatment of God's people. This serves as a sober reminder that God holds nations accountable for their actions against Him and His people.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 50:13
19th Century
Bishop
Every one that goeth ... — We note the reproduction of the formula of Jeremiah 19:8; Jeremiah 49:17.
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 50:13
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah again repeats that the destruction of Babylon would be an evidence of God’s vengeance, because the Chaldeans had unjustly raged against th…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 50:13
17th Century
Pastor
Because of the wrath of the Lord, it shall not be inhabited ,
&c.] That is, Babylon; which the Targum expresses, "be…
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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.…