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Jeremiah 51:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 51:5

Verse 5 of 64

Scripture focus

For Israel [hath] not [been] forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.

Jeremiah 51:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 51:5

Theological / Devotional

Forsaken. Heb. ’alman, probably meaning “widowed,” since ’almanah, its feminine form, means “widow.” This verse is a reassuring contrast to Lam. 1:1 (cf. Isa. 50:1,2 ; 54:4-10).

Though. Heb. ki, a conjunction that can have several meanings. Some translators prefer the more common meaning of ki, “for” (Jewish Publication Society), or “but” (RSV), in which case “their land” must be understood as referring to that of the Chaldeans (v. 4). Taken in this sense the passage contrasts the sins and the punishment of the Babylonians with the restoration that God purposes to bring to His people. However, the translation of the KJV with the idea of concession is a possible one. It brings to mind the fact that God’s salvation of Israel, and indeed of all men, is in spite of their sins, provided only that they are willing to accept salvation.

Holy One of Israel. See on Isa. 1:4.

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