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The king of Babylon has heard the news of them, and his hands wax feeble: anguish has taken hold of him, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail.

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God's Sovereignty Over Courage

Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that this verse demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty. The mighty Babylonians, famed for their military strength, become instantly powerless with fear. This wasn't just a natural reaction; it was God actively breaking their spirit. It serves as a reminder that the hearts of all people, from kings to commoners, are in God's hand, and He can give or take away courage in a moment.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 50:41–43

18th Century

Theologian

(Jeremiah 50:41)

An application to Babylon of the doom against Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:22–24).

The coasts of…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 50:43

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet means by these words that as soon as the report of war reached the Chaldeans, they would be so disheartened by fear that they would bec…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 50:43

17th Century

Pastor

The king of Babylon has heard the report of them Belshazzar, as Kimchi; he had the report brought him of the invasion of …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 50:33–46

17th Century

Minister

It is Israel's comfort in distress that, though they are weak, their Redeemer is strong. This may be applied to believers, who complain of the domi…