Jeremiah 51:11
New International Version
“Sharpen the arrows, take up the shields! The LORD has stirred up the kings of the Medes, because his purpose is to destroy Babylon. The LORD will take vengeance, vengeance for his temple.

New Living Translation
Sharpen the arrows! Lift up the shields! For the LORD has inspired the kings of the Medes to march against Babylon and destroy her. This is his vengeance against those who desecrated his Temple.

English Standard Version
“Sharpen the arrows! Take up the shields! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose concerning Babylon is to destroy it, for that is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance for his temple.

Berean Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple.

Berean Literal Bible
Make bright the arrows! Fill the quivers! YHWH has roused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is against Babylon to destroy her. For it is the vengeance of YHWH, vengeance for His temple.

King James Bible
Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

New King James Version
Make the arrows bright! Gather the shields! The LORD has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes. For His plan is against Babylon to destroy it, Because it is the vengeance of the LORD, The vengeance for His temple.

New American Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, Because His plan is against Babylon to destroy it; For it is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance for His temple.

NASB 1995
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, Because His purpose is against Babylon to destroy it; For it is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance for His temple.

NASB 1977
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, Because His purpose is against Babylon to destroy it; For it is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance for His temple.

Legacy Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! Yahweh has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes Because His purpose is against Babylon to destroy it; For it is the vengeance of Yahweh, vengeance for His temple.

Amplified Bible
Sharpen the arrows, take up the shields [and cover yourselves]! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, Because His purpose concerning Babylon is to destroy it; For that is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance [on Babylon] for [plundering and destroying] His temple.

Berean Annotated Bible
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers [Fill the hand with the shields!]! The LORD {YHWH} has aroused the spirit {ruach} of the kings of the Medes (middle land), because His plan is aimed at Babylon (confusion by mixing) to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple.

Christian Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has roused the spirit of the kings of the Medes because his plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the LORD’s vengeance, vengeance for his temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has put it into the mind of the kings of the Medes because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the LORD’s vengeance, vengeance for His temple.

American Standard Version
Make sharp the arrows; hold firm the shields: Jehovah hath stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes; because his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Jehovah, the vengeance of his temple.

Contemporary English Version
I, the LORD, want Babylon destroyed, because its army destroyed my temple. So, you kings of Media, sharpen your arrows and pick up your shields.

English Revised Version
Make sharp the arrows; hold firm the shields: the LORD hath stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes; because his device is against Babylon, to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sharpen the arrows; fill the quivers. The LORD will stir up the spirit of the kings of the Medes because his plan is to destroy Babylon. The LORD will avenge his temple.

Good News Translation
The LORD has stirred up the kings of Media, because he intends to destroy Babylonia. That is how he will take revenge for the destruction of his Temple. The attacking officers command, "Sharpen your arrows! Get your shields ready!

International Standard Version
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes— he has decided to destroy Babylon. Indeed, it's the LORD's vengeance, vengeance for his Temple.

NET Bible
"Sharpen your arrows! Fill your quivers! The LORD will arouse a spirit of hostility in the kings of Media. For he intends to destroy Babylonia. For that is how the LORD will get his revenge--how he will get his revenge for the Babylonians' destruction of his temple.

New Heart English Bible
Make sharp the arrows; hold firm the shields: the LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes; because his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

Webster's Bible Translation
Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple.

World English Bible
“Make the arrows sharp! Hold the shields firmly! Yahweh has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it; for it is the vengeance of Yahweh, the vengeance of his temple.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cleanse the arrows, fill the shields, "" YHWH has stirred up the spirit of the kings of Media, "" For His purpose [is] against Babylon to destroy her, "" For it [is] the vengeance of YHWH, "" The vengeance of His temple.

Berean Literal Bible
Make bright the arrows! Fill the quivers! YHWH has roused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is against Babylon to destroy her. For it is the vengeance of YHWH, vengeance for His temple.

Young's Literal Translation
Cleanse ye the arrows, fill the shields, Stirred up hath Jehovah the spirit of the kings of Madia, For against Babylon His device is to destroy it, For the vengeance of Jehovah it is, The vengeance of His temple.

Smith's Literal Translation
Polish the arrows; fill the quivers: Jehovah roused up the spirit of the kings of the Males: for his purpose is against Babel, to destroy her; for it is the vengeance of Jehovah, the vengeance of his temple.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers, the Lord hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: and his mind is against Babylon to destroy it, because it is the vengeance of the Lord, the vengeance of his temple.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers. The Lord has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes. And his mind is against Babylon, so that he may destroy her. For this is the vengeance of the Lord, the vengeance of his temple.

New American Bible
Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers; The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, for his resolve is Babylon’s destruction. Yes, it is retribution from the LORD, retribution for his temple.

New Revised Standard Version
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose concerning Babylon is to destroy it, for that is the vengeance of the LORD, vengeance for his temple.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Gather the quivers; fill them with arrows; the LORD has stirred up the spirit of the king of the Medes; for his device is against Babylon, to destroy her; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Gather the quivers; fill them with arrows. LORD JEHOVAH has stirred the spirit of the King of Media, because his mind is upon Babel for its destruction, because her payment is of LORD JEHOVAH and the vengeance of his temple
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Make bright the arrows, Fill the quivers, The LORD hath roused the spirit of the kings of the Medes; Because His device is against Babylon, to destroy it; For it is the vengeance of the LORD, The vengeance of His temple.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Prepare the arrows; fill the quivers: the Lord has stirred up the spirit of the king of the Medes: for his wrath is against Babylon, to destroy it utterly; for it is the Lord's vengeance, it is the vengeance of his people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Judgment on Babylon
10“The LORD has brought forth our vindication; come, let us tell in Zion what the LORD our God has accomplished.” 11Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple. 12Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon.…

Cross References
Sharpen the arrows!

Psalm 45:5
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

Isaiah 49:2
He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Psalm 7:12-13
If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. / He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire.
Fill the quivers!

Psalm 127:4-5
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Genesis 27:3
Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

Job 39:23-25
A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. / Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds. / At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war.
The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes,

Isaiah 13:17
Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold.

Daniel 5:28-31
PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.” / Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. / That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, …

Daniel 9:1
In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes, a Mede by descent, who was made ruler over the kingdom of the Chaldeans—
because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her,

Isaiah 13:19-22
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. / She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. / But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. …

Isaiah 47:1-5
“Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. / Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. / Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.” …

Revelation 18:2-8
And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” / 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. …
for it is the vengeance of the LORD—

Deuteronomy 32:35-36
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” / For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Hebrews 10:30-31
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
vengeance for His temple.

Psalm 79:1-4
A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. / They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. / They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. …


Treasury of Scripture

Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

Make

Jeremiah 46:4,9
Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines…

Jeremiah 50:9,14,25,28,29
For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain…

Isaiah 21:5
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.

bright [heb] pure

Jeremiah 51:27,28
Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillers…

1 Kings 11:14,23
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom…

1 Chronicles 5:26
And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day.

his device

Jeremiah 51:12,29
Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon…

Jeremiah 50:45
Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitation desolate with them.

the vengeance

Jeremiah 51:24,35
And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith the LORD…

Jeremiah 50:15,28
Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her…

Psalm 74:3-11
Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary…

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Jeremiah 51
1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel
59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates,
64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon












Sharpen the arrows!
This phrase signifies preparation for battle, emphasizing the urgency and readiness required for the impending conflict. In ancient warfare, arrows were a primary weapon, and sharpening them indicates a call to arms. This preparation reflects the seriousness of the divine judgment that is about to be executed.

Fill the quivers!
Filling the quivers suggests ensuring an ample supply of arrows, symbolizing thorough preparation and the inevitability of the coming attack. It underscores the completeness of God's plan and the certainty of Babylon's downfall. The imagery of a full quiver also conveys the idea of being fully equipped for the task at hand.

The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes,
This indicates divine intervention in human affairs, where God stirs the Medes to act as His instrument of judgment against Babylon. Historically, the Medes, in alliance with the Persians under Cyrus the Great, played a crucial role in the fall of Babylon in 539 BC. This aligns with God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to use them to fulfill His purposes.

because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her,
God's plan to destroy Babylon is a fulfillment of His prophetic word. Babylon, known for its grandeur and power, also symbolizes pride and opposition to God. The destruction of Babylon serves as a reminder of God's justice and the consequences of defying Him. This aligns with prophecies found in Isaiah and Daniel regarding Babylon's fall.

for it is the vengeance of the LORD—
The concept of divine vengeance is rooted in God's justice and righteousness. It is not mere retaliation but a rightful response to sin and rebellion. The vengeance of the LORD is a theme throughout the Old Testament, where God acts to uphold His holiness and the covenant with His people.

vengeance for His temple.
Babylon's destruction is specifically linked to its desecration of the temple in Jerusalem, which was a central place of worship and the symbol of God's presence among His people. The Babylonians, under Nebuchadnezzar, destroyed the temple in 586 BC, leading to the exile of the Israelites. This act of vengeance is thus a divine response to the violation of what was sacred to God, highlighting the importance of the temple in Israel's relationship with Him.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD
The sovereign God of Israel, who orchestrates events according to His divine purpose and justice.

2. The Kings of the Medes
Rulers of the Median Empire, whom God uses as instruments to execute His judgment against Babylon.

3. Babylon
A powerful empire known for its conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple, representing human pride and opposition to God.

4. The Temple
The holy place in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and the center of Jewish worship, which was desecrated by Babylon.

5. Vengeance for His Temple
God's retributive justice for the desecration and destruction of His holy temple by the Babylonians.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God is in control of history and uses nations to accomplish His purposes, even in judgment.

Divine Retribution
God's justice is perfect, and He will avenge wrongs done against His people and His holy name.

The Role of Nations
Nations and their leaders are instruments in God's hands, whether they acknowledge Him or not.

The Importance of the Temple
The temple was central to Israel's identity and worship, and its desecration was a grave offense to God.

Hope in God's Justice
Believers can find hope in knowing that God will ultimately right all wrongs and bring justice.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 51:11?

2. How does Jeremiah 51:11 encourage us to prepare for spiritual battles today?

3. What does "sharpen the arrows" symbolize in our Christian walk?

4. How can we align our actions with God's purposes as in Jeremiah 51:11?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Jeremiah 51:11 and Ephesians 6:10-18?

6. How can we ensure our hearts are "stirred" for God's plans in daily life?

7. How does Jeremiah 51:11 relate to God's judgment on Babylon?

8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Jeremiah 51:11?

9. Why does God use the Medes as His instrument in Jeremiah 51:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51?

11. How does Jeremiah 50:9 align with recorded history of Babylon's overthrow by the Medes and Persians, given the text's specific military descriptions?

12. Jeremiah 51:7 calls Babylon a 'golden cup' in God's hand; if God used Babylon, why should the nation be punished?

13. Jeremiah 51:37 claims Babylon will be 'a heap of ruins,' but archaeological findings indicate the city remained active for centuries--how does this align with the text?

14. Does Isaiah 21:2's call to 'Elam' and 'Media' align with historical records of their involvement in Babylon's downfall?
What Does Jeremiah 51:11 Mean
Sharpen the arrows!

• A rallying cry to prepare for battle, underscoring urgency and precision.

• God Himself calls the invading forces to readiness (Jeremiah 50:14-15).

• Scripture often portrays sharpened weapons as instruments of divine judgment (Psalm 7:12-13).

• The command reminds believers that when God decrees judgment, the means are readied without delay (Isaiah 46:11).


Fill the quivers!

• Quivers filled to capacity picture overwhelming strength—no shortage of arrows, no retreat (Jeremiah 50:29).

• Babylon had boasted of invincibility, yet God raises a foe fully supplied to shatter that pride (Isaiah 13:4-5).

• The detail affirms that the assault will be complete; God’s resources never run dry (Lamentations 3:22-23).


The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes

• God stirs the Medo-Persian coalition, led by Cyrus, to fulfill His purpose (Isaiah 45:1-4; Ezra 1:1).

• Human rulers act, yet divine sovereignty directs their hearts (Proverbs 21:1).

• The prophecy, given decades before Babylon’s fall (Daniel 5:30-31), showcases God’s foreknowledge and control.

• For believers, history confirms that no empire stands beyond His reach (Acts 17:26).


because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her

• Babylon, once God’s instrument to discipline Judah (Jeremiah 25:8-11), now becomes the target of judgment.

• Divine justice is never arbitrary; it is purposeful and measured (Jeremiah 50:24).

• God’s plan unfolds exactly as spoken—Babylon falls in a single night (Daniel 5:30-31), foreshadowing ultimate judgment on the world system (Revelation 18:2).


for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple

• Babylon burned the temple, looted its vessels, and mocked the God of Israel (2 Chronicles 36:17-19; Daniel 5:1-4).

• Vengeance here is righteous recompense, not personal spite (Deuteronomy 32:35).

• God defends His holiness and keeps covenant promises to His people (Psalm 79:1-7).

• The fall of Babylon answers the cry of the faithful for justice (Revelation 6:10).


summary

Jeremiah 51:11 declares that God Himself orders Babylon’s downfall. He arms and mobilizes the Medes, ensuring their quivers are full and their arrows sharp. The purpose is specific—Babylon must be destroyed for desecrating the Lord’s temple. The verse affirms God’s absolute sovereignty over nations, His faithfulness to avenge wrongs against His sanctuary, and His reliability in fulfilling every prophetic word.

(11) Make bright the arrows.--Better, Sharpen, the "polishing" or "making bright" being as the means to that end.

Gather the shields.--Literally, fill the shields, i.e., arm yourselves with them, The large shields of the Persian soldiers covered the whole body, and the man literally filled them. The LXX. and Vulgate agree in rendering the noun "quivers" instead of "shields," but this would seem to have been a conjecture rising out of a wish to connect the two clauses. The rendering of the Authorised version agrees with the use of the word in Song Song of Solomon 4:4; Ezekiel 27:11; 2Kings 11:10. Some critics interpret the words as meaning "fill the shields with oil," as parallel to "sharpen the arrows," and agreeing with "anoint the shield" in Isaiah 21:5.

Of the kings of the Medes.--As with the Greeks in their use of the terms Medise and Medism, so with the Hebrews the Medes are more prominent than the Persians in the work of destruction (comp. Isaiah 13:17). The "kings" are the chieftains of tribes more or less independent, but owning the suzerainty of the Persian king. It is noticeable that the ruler of Babylon, after its capture by Cyrus, in Daniel 5:31, is "Darius the Median," and that he is called a "king." . . .

Verse 11. - Make bright; rather, polish, so that the arrows may penetrate easily (comp. Isaiah 49:2, "a polished shaft"). Gather the shields; rather, fill the shields (viz. with your arms); i.e. take hold of them. Comp. the phrase, "to fill the hand with the bow" (2 Kings 9:24). The rendering" quivers" is wanting in philological authority, and seems to have been inferred from this passage, where, however, it is unnecessary. The kings of the Medes. The prophet speaks of the Medes and not the Persians (comp. Isaiah 13:17). "The reason, probably, is twofold:

(1) that the name Madai became known to the Jews at an earlier period than Paras, 'Persia;' and

(2) that the generals of Cyrus were apparently Medes (e.g. Mazares and Harpagus, Herod., 1:157, 162)" (Cheyne's 'Prophecies of Isaiah,' 2:275, 276). The new Cyrus inscription throws light on the latter circumstance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sharpen
הָבֵ֣רוּ (hā·ḇê·rū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1305: To clarify, examine, select

the arrows!
הַחִצִּים֮ (ha·ḥiṣ·ṣîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2671: A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear

Take up
מִלְא֣וּ (mil·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

the shields!
הַשְּׁלָטִים֒ (haš·šə·lā·ṭîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7982: Perhaps shield

The LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has aroused
הֵעִ֣יר (hê·‘îr)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake

the spirit
ר֙וּחַ֙ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of the kings
מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the Medes,
מָדַ֔י (mā·ḏay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4074: Media -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land

because
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

His plan
מְזִמָּת֖וֹ (mə·zim·mā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4209: A plan, evil, sometimes good

is aimed at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Babylon
בָּבֶ֥ל (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

to destroy her,
לְהַשְׁחִיתָ֑הּ (lə·haš·ḥî·ṯāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

it
הִ֔יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

[is] the vengeance
נִקְמַ֤ת (niq·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5360: Avengement

of the LORD—
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

vengeance
נִקְמַ֖ת (niq·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5360: Avengement

for His temple.
הֵיכָלֽוֹ׃ (hê·ḵā·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple


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