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A Divine Code Word
Multiple commentators explain that the name 'Leb-kamai' is a well-known Hebrew cipher called 'Atbash.' When decoded, it spells 'Kasdim,' which means Chaldeans (the people of Babylon). This clever wordplay, likely understood by the original audience, specifically names God's target while its literal meaning, 'the heart of those who rise against me,' emphasizes Babylon's core opposition to God.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 51:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the midst of them that rise up against me - Or, in Leb-kamai, the cipher for Kasdim, i.e., Chaldaea.
This cipher was no…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 51:1
19th Century
Bishop
I will raise up ... a destroying wind. —Literally, the wind of a destroyer. In Haggai 1:14; Ezra 1:1;[Reference Ezra 1…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 51:1
16th Century
Theologian
He proceeds with the same subject. Jeremiah seems, indeed, to have used more words than necessary; but we have stated the reason why he spoke at le…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 51:1
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, behold, I will raise up against Babylon ,
&c.] This is not a new prophecy, but a continuation of…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 51:1–58
17th Century
Minister
The particulars of this prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same themes are left and then returned to. Babylon is abundant in treasures,…