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Jeremiah 51:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Thou [art] my battle axe [and] weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;

Jeremiah 51:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 51:20

Theological / Devotional

Battle axe. Heb. mappes, “an instrument of shattering.” The reference is probably to a war club or mace. Commentators have debated to whom vs. 20-23 are addressed.

The best conclusion seems to be that God is here speaking to Babylon, and describing the various ways by which the Babylonians would bring judgments upon the nations.

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