Jeremiah 51:8

“Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed, etc.] Or “broken”f1016; even into shivers, as a cup is; for when it had been used to answer the purposes designed by the Lord, he let it fall cut of his hands at once, and it was broken; or rather he dashed it in pieces, as a potter’s vessel. The destruction of Babylon was brought about in a very short time, considering the strength of it; and was unexpected by the inhabitants of it, and by the nations round about; but, when it was come, it was irreparable: so the destruction of mystical Babylon will be in one hour, and it will be an utter and entire destruction, (<661808>Revelation 18:8); howl for her; as the inhabitants of Babylon, and her friends…”

“Her friends and confederates, who behold her fall, are invited to her aid. They reply, her case is incurable, and that they must leave her to her fate. (Isa 21:9; Rev 14:8; Rev 18:2, Rev 18:9). balm-- (Jer 8:22; Jer 46:11).”

“Destroyed - literally, broken, as was the hammer Jeremiah 50:23. The cup, though of metal, is thrown down so violently as to be shattered by the fall. Howl for her - The persons addressed are the many inhabitants of Babylon who were dragged from their homes to people its void places, and especially the Israelites. They have dwelt there long enough to feel pity for her, when they contrast her past magnificence with her terrible fall. Compare Jeremiah 29:7. return to 'Top of Page'”

“51:8 Jeremiah foresaw the collapse of the Babylonian Empire. Although the Lord was carrying out justice, the event called for mourning.”

“suddenly: Jer 51:41, Jer 50:2; Isa 21:9, Isa 47:9; Rev 14:8, Rev 18:2, Rev 18:8 howl: Jer 48:20, Jer 48:31; Isa 13:6, Isa 13:7; Eze 27:30-32, Eze 30:2; Dan 5:24, Dan 5:31; Rev 18:9-11; Rev 18:17-19 take balm: Jer 8:22, Jer 30:12-15, Jer 46:11; Nah 3:19 Jeremiah 51:9”