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The Illusion of Security
Commentators explain that Babylon's 'many waters' (the Euphrates and a vast canal system) and its 'abundant treasures' made it seem invincible. However, Jeremiah's prophecy shows that no amount of military engineering or financial wealth can protect a nation from God's judgment when its time is up. True security is found in God alone, not in human strength or resources.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 51:13
18th Century
Theologian
Upon many waters - The great wealth of Babylonia was caused not merely by the Euphrates, but by a vast system of canals, which served for de…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 51:13
19th Century
Bishop
O you that dwell upon many waters.— The words find an illustration of singular interest in an inscription of Nebuchadnezz…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 51:13
16th Century
Theologian
The word שכנתי, shekenti, is to be understood here as שכנת, shekenet, meaning a dweller; and the passage becomes clearer when we …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 51:13
17th Century
Pastor
O thou that dwells upon many waters. Here Babylon is addressed, either by the Lord, or by the prophet, or the godly Jews;…
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,…