Jeremiah 51:45
My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
צְא֤וּ
go ye out
H3318
צְא֤וּ
go ye out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
1 of 10
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מִתּוֹכָהּ֙
of the midst
H8432
מִתּוֹכָהּ֙
of the midst
Strong's:
H8432
Word #:
2 of 10
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
עַמִּ֔י
My people
H5971
עַמִּ֔י
My people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
3 of 10
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וּמַלְּט֖וּ
of her and deliver
H4422
וּמַלְּט֖וּ
of her and deliver
Strong's:
H4422
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
אִ֣ישׁ
ye every man
H376
אִ֣ישׁ
ye every man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 10
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
נַפְשׁ֑וֹ
his soul
H5315
נַפְשׁ֑וֹ
his soul
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
Cross References
Revelation 18:4And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.Isaiah 48:20Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.Jeremiah 51:6Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.Jeremiah 50:8Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he goats before the flocks.Acts 2:40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,Numbers 16:26And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of their's, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.
Historical Context
This command applied literally to Jews in Babylon during its fall, and spiritually to all God's people called to separate from worldly systems.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'Babylons' must you actively flee from to preserve your soul?
- How do you practice separation from evil while remaining in the world?
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Analysis & Commentary
'My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.' This urgent call to flee Babylon echoes 51:6 and anticipates Revelation 18:4. Separation from corrupt systems is necessary for spiritual survival. The phrase 'deliver ye every man his soul' emphasizes individual responsibility - each person must actively pursue holiness and separation from evil.