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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Literally, “A golden cup is Babel in the hand of Yahweh, intoxicating the whole earth.” Jeremiah beholds her in her splendor, but the wine whereof she makes the nations drink is the wrath of God. As God’s hammer Jeremiah 50:23, Babylon was strong: as His cup of gold, she was rich and beautiful, but neither saves her from ruin. return to 'Top of Page'
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