Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You who have escaped the sword, leave and do not linger! Remember the LORD in a distant land, and call to mind Jerusalem.” New Living Translation Get out, all you who have escaped the sword! Do not stand and watch—flee while you can! Remember the LORD, though you are in a far-off land, and think about your home in Jerusalem.” English Standard Version “You who have escaped from the sword, go, do not stand still! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come into your mind: Berean Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.” King James Bible Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. New King James Version You who have escaped the sword, Get away! Do not stand still! Remember the LORD afar off, And let Jerusalem come to your mind. New American Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, Go! Do not stay! Remember the LORD from far away, And let Jerusalem come to your mind. NASB 1995 You who have escaped the sword, Depart! Do not stay! Remember the LORD from afar, And let Jerusalem come to your mind. NASB 1977 You who have escaped the sword, Depart! Do not stay! Remember the LORD from afar, And let Jerusalem come to your mind. Legacy Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, Go! Do not stand around! Remember Yahweh from afar, And let Jerusalem come upon your heart. Amplified Bible You who have escaped the sword, Go away! Do not stay! Remember the LORD from far away, And let [desolate] Jerusalem come into your mind. Christian Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, go and do not stand still! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to your mind. Holman Christian Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, go and do not stand still! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to your mind. American Standard Version Ye that have escaped the sword, go ye, stand not still; remember Jehovah from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Contemporary English Version My people, you escaped death when Jerusalem fell. Now you live far from home, but you should trust me and think about Jerusalem. Leave Babylon! Don't stay! English Revised Version Ye that have escaped the sword, go ye, stand not still; remember the LORD from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. GOD'S WORD® Translation You people who escaped from the sword, leave! Don't just stand there. Remember the LORD in a distant land, and think about Jerusalem. Good News Translation The LORD says to his people in Babylonia: "You have escaped death! Now go! Don't wait! Though you are far from home, think about me, your LORD, and remember Jerusalem. International Standard Version Go, you who escaped the sword! Don't stand around! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to your mind. Majority Standard Bible You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.? NET Bible You who have escaped the sword, go, do not delay. Remember the LORD in a faraway land. Think about Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible You who have escaped the sword, go, do not stand still; remember the LORD from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Webster's Bible Translation Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. World English Bible You who have escaped the sword, go! Don’t stand still! Remember Yahweh from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou escaped of the sword, go on, do not stand, "" Remember YHWH from afar, "" And let Jerusalem come up on your heart. Young's Literal Translation Ye escaped of the sword, go on, stand not, Remember ye from afar Jehovah, And let Jerusalem come up on your heart. Smith's Literal Translation Being saved from the sword, go: ye shall not stand: remember from far off Jehovah, and Jerusalem shall come up upon your heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou that have escaped the sword, come away, stand not still: remember the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Catholic Public Domain Version You who have fled from the sword, approach, do not stand still. Remember from afar the Lord, and let Jerusalem rise up in your heart. New American Bible You who have escaped the sword, go, do not stand idle; Remember the LORD from far away, let Jerusalem come to mind. New Revised Standard Version You survivors of the sword, go, do not linger! Remember the LORD in a distant land, and let Jerusalem come into your mind: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still; remember the LORD from afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Those who escaped from the sword, go, and do not stand still. Remember LORD JEHOVAH from a distance and bring up Jerusalem to your heart OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye that have escaped the sword, Go ye, stand not still; Remember the LORD from afar, And let Jerusalem come into your mind. Brenton Septuagint Translation Go forth of the land, ye that escape, and stay not; ye that are afar off, remember the Lord, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Babylon's Punishment…49“Babylon must fall on account of the slain of Israel, just as the slain of all the earth have fallen because of Babylon. 50You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.” 51“We are ashamed because we have heard reproach; disgrace has covered our faces, because foreigners have entered the holy places of the LORD’s house.”… Cross References Isaiah 48:20 Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!” Zechariah 2:6-7 “Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD. / “Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!” Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Isaiah 52:11-12 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. / For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Micah 4:10 Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies! Isaiah 51:11 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Revelation 18:20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her. Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Psalm 137:5-6 If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand cease to function. / May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy! Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Jeremiah 50:8 Flee from the midst of Babylon; depart from the land of the Chaldeans; be like the he-goats that lead the flock. Jeremiah 31:21 “Set up the road markers, put up the signposts. Keep the highway in mind, the road you have traveled. Return, O Virgin Israel, return to these cities of yours. Isaiah 62:6-7 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Treasury of Scripture You that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. escaped Jeremiah 51:6,45 Jeremiah 31:21 Jeremiah 44:28 remember Jeremiah 29:12-14 Deuteronomy 4:29-31 Deuteronomy 30:1-4 Jerusalem Psalm 122:6 Jump to Previous Afar Depart Distant Escaped Far Heart Jerusalem Leave Memory Mind Remember Safe Stand Sword Think WaitingJump to Next Afar Depart Distant Escaped Far Heart Jerusalem Leave Memory Mind Remember Safe Stand Sword Think WaitingJeremiah 51 1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, 64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon You who have escaped the sword This phrase addresses the remnant of Judah who survived the Babylonian conquest. Historically, the "sword" symbolizes the judgment and destruction brought by Babylon. The survivors are those who have been spared from death and captivity. This echoes the theme of a faithful remnant found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Isaiah 10:20-22, where a remnant returns to God. The idea of escaping the sword also connects to God's mercy and preservation of His people despite judgment. Depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away And let Jerusalem come to mind. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah. 2. Babylon The empire that conquered Jerusalem and led the Israelites into exile. Jeremiah 51 is part of a prophecy against Babylon, foretelling its eventual downfall. 3. The Exiles The Israelites who were taken captive to Babylon. This verse addresses those who have survived the conquest and are urged to remember their homeland and God. 4. Jerusalem The holy city of the Israelites, which was destroyed by Babylon. It symbolizes the spiritual and cultural heart of the Jewish people. 5. The Sword Represents the judgment and destruction that came upon Jerusalem and its people, often used metaphorically for war and divine judgment. Teaching Points Remembering God in ExileEven when far from home or in difficult circumstances, believers are called to remember and focus on God. This remembrance is an act of faith and hope. The Call to Depart There are times when God calls us to leave behind situations or places that are not aligned with His will. Obedience requires action and trust in His guidance. The Importance of Spiritual Heritage Jerusalem represents the spiritual heritage and identity of the Israelites. Believers today are encouraged to hold fast to their spiritual roots and identity in Christ. Hope in God's Promises Despite the immediate circumstances, God's promises of restoration and redemption remain. Believers can find hope in His faithfulness. Active Faith in Difficult Times The command to "not linger" suggests an active faith that moves forward, trusting in God's plan even when the future is uncertain. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51In Jeremiah 38:2, how could Jeremiah's prediction of the city's fall be harmonized with God's previous promises of protection for Jerusalem? How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city? Given Jeremiah 15:2's mention of mass judgments--sword, famine, captivity--is there any archaeological evidence supporting such large-scale devastation? Jeremiah 42:14-16: Is there archaeological or external evidence supporting the fate of those who fled to Egypt, as described in these verses?(50) Ye that have escaped the sword . . .--The words call on the people to fulfil the prediction of Jeremiah 50:4-5. Even in that distant land, "afar off" from the Temple of Jehovah, they are to remember that they are Israelites, and to think of Jerusalem as their home. In Psalm 137:5-6 we have, as it were, by anticipation, the answer of the exiles. They had not forgotten Jerusalem in the revelry of their conquerors. They were not likely to forget her when their conquerors were, in their turn, conquered.Verses 50-58. - Conclusion of the prophecy. Verse 50. - Ye that have escaped the sword. Evidently Jews are the persons addressed. It is not, however, perfectly clear whether the escape is from the sword of Babylon or from that of Divine vengeance. The parallel of Isaiah 24:14 would suggest the latter; but in the following verses the fall of Babylon is described as still to come. Stand not still. Lest ye be overtaken by the judgment. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You who have escapedפְּלֵטִ֣ים (pə·lê·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6412: Escaped one, fugitive the sword, מֵחֶ֔רֶב (mê·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword depart הִלְכ֖וּ (hil·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not linger! תַּעֲמֹ֑דוּ (ta·‘ă·mō·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Remember זִכְר֤וּ (ziḵ·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel from far away, מֵֽרָחוֹק֙ (mê·rā·ḥō·wq) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious and let Jerusalem וִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel come תַּעֲלֶ֥ה (ta·‘ă·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against mind. לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart Links Jeremiah 51:50 NIVJeremiah 51:50 NLT Jeremiah 51:50 ESV Jeremiah 51:50 NASB Jeremiah 51:50 KJV Jeremiah 51:50 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 51:50 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 51:50 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 51:50 French Bible Jeremiah 51:50 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:50 You who have escaped the sword go (Jer.) |
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