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Keil & Delitzsch on Jeremiah 51:41

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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The fearful destruction of Babylon will astonish the world. - Jer 51:41 is an exclamation of astonishment regarding the conquest of the city which was praised throughout the world. As to שׁשׁך, see on Jer 51:1 and Jer 25:26. תּהלּה, "praise," is here used for "a subject of praise and fame;" cf. Jer 49:25. Jeremiah 51:42
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