Förkunner ibland Hedningarna, och låter det kunnigt varda; reser ett baner upp, utroper det, och fördöljer det icke, och säger: Babel är vunnen, Bel står med skam, Merodach är sönderkrossad, hans afgudar äro till skam vordne, och hans gudar äro sönderslagne.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells the people to spread the news that Babylon has been conquered. The idols of Babylon are broken and their gods are disgraced. It's a message of judgment on a once-powerful city.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite playground got closed down and all its fun toys were broken. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big city called Babylon instead of a playground.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 587-585 BCE. The audience was the people of Israel and the broader nations. Babylon was the powerful empire that had conquered Jerusalem.
Living It Out Today
Just as Babylon's idols were proven powerless, we can apply this to trusting in our own strength or possessions instead of God. For example, believing that money will protect us instead of God's guidance.