Jeremiah 51:50
Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
Original Language Analysis
מֵחֶ֔רֶב
the sword
H2719
מֵחֶ֔רֶב
the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
2 of 13
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
הִלְכ֖וּ
go away
H1980
הִלְכ֖וּ
go away
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
3 of 13
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
אַֽל
H408
אַֽל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
4 of 13
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תַּעֲמֹ֑דוּ
stand not still
H5975
תַּעֲמֹ֑דוּ
stand not still
Strong's:
H5975
Word #:
5 of 13
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
זִכְר֤וּ
remember
H2142
זִכְר֤וּ
remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
מֵֽרָחוֹק֙
afar off
H7350
מֵֽרָחוֹק֙
afar off
Strong's:
H7350
Word #:
7 of 13
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
and let Jerusalem
H3389
וִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
and let Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
10 of 13
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
תַּעֲלֶ֥ה
come
H5927
תַּעֲלֶ֥ה
come
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
11 of 13
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
Cross References
Jeremiah 44:28Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or their's.Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.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 51:11Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.Jeremiah 51:45My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.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.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 31:21Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart toward the highway, even the way which thou wentest: turn again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these thy cities.Isaiah 52:2Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.
Historical Context
This call was to those tempted to settle permanently in Babylon. Despite Babylon's comforts, Jerusalem remained their true home and destiny.
Questions for Reflection
- What causes you to forget your true home and settle too comfortably in this world?
- How do you practically 'remember Jerusalem' as you live in temporary exile?
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Analysis & Commentary
God calls the exiles who escaped Babylon's fall to remember Jerusalem and return. The phrase 'let Jerusalem come into your mind' emphasizes intentional remembrance. Though far away, God's people must keep their true home in view. This applies spiritually to Christians as exiles (1 Pet 2:11) who must remember our true citizenship is in heaven (Phil 3:20) and long for the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:2).