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Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? Who is like me and who can challenge me? And what shepherd can stand against me?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/50.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I will come like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan, leaping on the sheep in the pasture. I will chase Babylon from its land, and I will appoint the leader of my choice. For who is like me, and who can challenge me? What ruler can oppose my will?” <a href="/esv/jeremiah/50.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Behold, like a lion coming up from the thicket of the Jordan against a perennial pasture, I will suddenly make them run away from her, and I will appoint over her whomever I choose. For who is like me? Who will summon me? What shepherd can stand before me? <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/50.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/50.htm">New King James Version</a> “Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the floodplain of the Jordan Against the dwelling place of the strong; But I will make them suddenly run away from her. And who is a chosen man that I may appoint over her? For who is like Me? Who will arraign Me? And who is that shepherd Who will withstand Me?” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/50.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan to a perennially watered pasture; for in an instant I will chase them away from it, and I will appoint over it whoever is chosen. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand against Me?” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/50.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan to a perennially watered pasture; for in an instant I will make them run away from it, and whoever is chosen I will appoint over it. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand before Me?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/50.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan to a perennially watered pasture; for in an instant I shall make them run away from it, and whoever is chosen I shall appoint over it. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand before Me?” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan to an enduring pasture; for in an instant I will make them run away from it, and whoever is chosen I will appoint over it. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me into court? And who then is the shepherd who can stand before Me?” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/50.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “See, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Babylon] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make Babylon run from his land. I will appoint over Babylon the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/50.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Look, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. I will chase Babylon away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like me? Who will issue me a summons? Who is the shepherd who can stand against me? ” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Look, it will be like a lion coming from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered grazing land. Indeed, I will chase Babylon away from her land in a flash. I will appoint whoever is chosen for her. For who is like Me? Who will summon Me? Who is the shepherd who can stand against Me?&#8221 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/50.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, the enemy shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd that can stand before me? <a href="/cev/jeremiah/50.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Babylonia, I will attack you like a lion from the forest, attacking sheep in a meadow along the Jordan. In a moment the flock runs, and the land is empty. Who will I choose to attack you? I will do it myself! No one can force me to fight or chase me away. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/50.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the pride of Jordan against the strong habitation: but I will suddenly make them run away from her; and whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over her: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd that will stand before me? <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/50.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will suddenly chase them from their places like a lion coming out of the jungle along the Jordan River into pastureland. I will appoint over Babylon whomever I choose. Who is like me? Who can challenge me? Is there any leader who can stand up to me? <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/50.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Like a lion coming out of the thick woods along the Jordan up to the green pasture land, I, the LORD, will come and make the Babylonians run away suddenly from their city. Then the leader I choose will rule the nation. Who can be compared to me? Who would dare challenge me? What ruler could oppose me? <a href="/isv/jeremiah/50.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Look, like a lion comes up from the thicket of the Jordan to a pasture that grows year round, so I'll drive them away from her in an instant, and I'll appoint whomever is chosen over her. Indeed, who is like me? Who gives me counsel? Who is the shepherd who will stand against me?" <a href="/msb/jeremiah/50.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?? <a href="/net/jeremiah/50.htm">NET Bible</a> "A lion coming up from the thick undergrowth along the Jordan scatters the sheep in the pastureland around it. So too I will chase the Babylonians off of their land. Then I will appoint over it whomever I choose. For there is no one like me. There is no one who can call me to account. There is no ruler that can stand up against me. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/50.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, the enemy shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? And who will appoint me a time? And who is the shepherd who can stand before me?" <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/50.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan to the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? <a href="/web/jeremiah/50.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, the enemy will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will suddenly make them run away from it. Whoever is chosen, I will appoint him over it, for who is like me? Who will appoint me a time? Who is the shepherd who can stand before me?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/50.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Behold, he comes up as a lion, "" Because of the rising of the Jordan, "" To the enduring habitation, "" But I cause to rest, I cause them to run from off her. And who is chosen? I lay a charge on her, "" For who [is] like Me? And who convenes Me? And who [is] this shepherd who stands before Me? <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/50.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Lo, as a lion he cometh up, Because of the rising of the Jordan, Unto the enduring habitation, But I cause to rest, I cause them to run from off her. And who is chosen? on her I lay a charge, For who is like Me? And who doth convene Me? And who is this shepherd who standeth before Me? <a href="/slt/jeremiah/50.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, as a lion he will come up from the excellency of Jordan to the habitation of strength: for I will wink; I will cause them to run away from her: and who the chosen I shall appoint to her? for who like me? and who shall arraign me? and who that shepherd who shall stand before me?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/50.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of the Jordan to the strong and beautiful: for I will make him run suddenly upon her: and who shall be the chosen one whom I may appoint over her? for who is like to me? and who shall bear up against me? and who is that shepherd that can withstand my countenance? <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/50.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Behold, he will ascend like a lion from the arrogance of the Jordan to the robust beauty. For I will cause him to rush upon her suddenly. And who will be the elect one, whom I may appoint over her? For who is like me? And who can endure me? And who is that pastor who can withstand my countenance?” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/50.htm">New American Bible</a> As happens when a lion comes up from a thicket of the Jordan to permanent pasture, So I, in an instant, will chase them off, and establish there whomever I choose! For who is like me? Who can call me to account? What shepherd can stand against me? <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/50.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Like a lion coming up from the thickets of the Jordan against a perennial pasture, I will suddenly chase them away from her; and I will appoint over her whomever I choose. For who is like me? Who can summon me? Who is the shepherd who can stand before me?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/50.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, the enemy shall come up like a lion from the thickets of Jordan against the folds of Athan; and I will make the people suddenly run away from Babylon; and I will charge young warriors against her; for who is like me? Or who shall assail me? Or what leader is there who can prevail against me? <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/50.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold, as a lion ascends from the lushness of Jordan to the sheepfolds of Athan, so quickly I shall chase them from her, and young men I shall order against her, for who is like me, or who is going to assault me, or who is the Shepherd who shall stand against me?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/50.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan Against the strong habitation; For I will suddenly make them run away from it, And whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over it; For who is like Me? and who will appoint Me a time? And who is that shepherd that will stand before Me? <a href="/sep/jeremiah/50.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Behold, he shall come up as a lion from Jordan to Gaethan; for I will speedily drive them from her, and I will set all the youths against her: for who is like me? and who will resist me? and who is this shepherd who will stand before me? <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=15760" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/50.htm">The Destruction of Babylon</a> …43The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor. 44<a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ya·‘ă·leh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">one will come up</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: kə·’ar·yêh (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">like a lion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1347.htm" title="1347: mig·gə·’ō·wn (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Arrogance, majesty, ornament. From ga'ah; the same as ga'avah.">from the thickets</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">of the Jordan</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5116.htm" title="5116: nə·wêh (N-msc) -- Or navah; from navah; at home; hence lovely; also a home, of God, men, flocks, or wild animals.">the watered pasture.</a> <a href="/hebrew/386.htm" title="386: ’ê·ṯān (Adj-ms) -- Perennial, ever-flowing, permanence. Or ethan; from an unused root; permanence; hence permanent; specifically a chieftain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/7280.htm" title="7280: ’ar·gi·‘āh (V-Hifil-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to toss violently and suddenly; figuratively to settle, i.e. Quiet; specifically, to wink.">in an instant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: ʾă·rū·ṣēm (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">I will chase Babylon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·le·hā (Prep-m:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from her land.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: ḇā·ḥūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">is the chosen one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: ’ep̄·qōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">I will appoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">for this?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: ḵā·mō·w·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">is like Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">and who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3259.htm" title="3259: yō·w·‘i·ḏen·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cse) -- To appoint. A primitive root; to fix upon; by implication, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage.">can challenge Me?</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘eh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">shepherd</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">can stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāy (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">against Me?”</a> 45Therefore hear the plans that the LORD has drawn up against Babylon and the strategies He has devised against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the little ones of the flock will be dragged away; certainly their pasture will be made desolate because of them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4</a> For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. <a href="/hosea/5-14.htm">Hosea 5:14</a> For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. <a href="/amos/3-8.htm">Amos 3:8</a> The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10-11</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. <a href="/isaiah/5-29.htm">Isaiah 5:29</a> Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away, and no one can rescue it. <a href="/ezekiel/22-14.htm">Ezekiel 22:14</a> Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act. <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6-7</a> I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. / But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations. <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24-27</a> The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. / I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.” / This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. ... <a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a> The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: <a href="/isaiah/13-4.htm">Isaiah 13:4-5</a> Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. / They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country. <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a> Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” <a href="/revelation/6-16.htm">Revelation 6:16-17</a> And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a> And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan to the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?like a lion<a href="/jeremiah/25-38.htm">Jeremiah 25:38</a> He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.<a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Jeremiah 49:19-21</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? … who is a<a href="/job/41-10.htm">Job 41:10,11</a> None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me? … <a href="/isaiah/41-25.htm">Isaiah 41:25</a> I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.<a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a> Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.for who<a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?<a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6,8</a> For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? … <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18,25</a> To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? … appoint me the time.<a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Jeremiah 49:19</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?<a href="/job/41-10.htm">Job 41:10</a> None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-3.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-19.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-36.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-30.htm">Run</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Swelling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Thickets</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-7.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-5.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-45.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-18.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-14.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-6.htm">Run</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-23.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-8.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Swelling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Thickets</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-6.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 50</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/50-1.htm">The judgment of Babylon and the redemption of Israel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/50.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/50.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. This phrase evokes the imagery of a powerful and unstoppable force, likened to a lion emerging from the dense vegetation along the Jordan River. The Jordan River's thickets were known for their dense growth, providing cover for predators. The lion symbolizes strength and ferocity, often used in Scripture to represent God's judgment or a conquering force (<a href="/hosea/5-14.htm">Hosea 5:14</a>, <a href="/amos/3-8.htm">Amos 3:8</a>). The "watered pasture" suggests a place of abundance and prosperity, indicating that the coming force will invade and take over a land of plenty. This imagery is consistent with the prophetic style of Jeremiah, who often used vivid natural metaphors to convey divine messages.For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. This statement underscores the suddenness and decisiveness of Babylon's downfall. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire, known for its wealth and military prowess. However, God's judgment is portrayed as swift and inevitable. The phrase reflects the historical context of the Medo-Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, when Cyrus the Great captured the city with minimal resistance. This event fulfilled Jeremiah's prophecy and demonstrated God's sovereignty over nations, as seen in other prophetic books like <a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a> and <a href="/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5</a>.Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? This rhetorical question highlights God's sovereign choice in appointing a leader or nation to execute His judgment. In the historical context, Cyrus the Great is often seen as the chosen instrument for Babylon's fall, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a>. This reflects the biblical theme of God raising up leaders according to His purposes, regardless of their awareness of being used by Him. The concept of a "chosen one" also foreshadows the ultimate chosen one, Jesus Christ, who fulfills God's redemptive plan.For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? This phrase emphasizes God's unparalleled power and authority. It echoes the declarations of God's uniqueness found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> and <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9</a>. The rhetorical questions assert that no one can rival God's might or question His decisions. This serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over history and His ability to bring about His will, reinforcing the message of divine sovereignty and the futility of opposing Him.What shepherd can stand against Me?” The term "shepherd" is often used in the Bible to denote leaders or rulers (<a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-10</a>). Here, it signifies that no earthly leader, regardless of their power or influence, can withstand God's purposes. This imagery is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as the ultimate shepherd, guiding and protecting His people (<a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1</a>, <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>). The rhetorical question underscores the futility of human resistance against divine will, affirming God's supreme authority over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/lion.htm">Lion</a> Symbolic of strength and power, often used in the Bible to represent God's might and judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thickets_of_the_jordan.htm">Thickets of the Jordan</a> A dense, wild area near the Jordan River, symbolizing a place of origin for the lion, representing God's sudden and powerful intervention. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> A powerful empire known for its wealth and idolatry, often symbolizing human pride and opposition to God. 4. <a href="/topical/c/chosen_one.htm">Chosen One</a> Refers to the instrument of God's judgment, possibly a leader or nation appointed by God to execute His will. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shepherd.htm">Shepherd</a> Represents leaders or rulers, emphasizing that no earthly power can withstand God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> God's power is unmatched, and His plans cannot be thwarted by any human authority. We must trust in His ultimate control over all events. <a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment.htm">Divine Judgment</a> Just as God judged Babylon, He will hold all nations and individuals accountable. We should live in a way that honors Him, knowing that His justice is sure. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leaders.htm">The Role of Leaders</a> Earthly leaders are under God's authority. We should pray for our leaders and seek to influence them towards righteousness, recognizing that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_plans.htm">The Certainty of God's Plans</a> God's plans are certain and will come to pass. We should align our lives with His will, seeking His guidance and wisdom in all things. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a> Recognizing that no one can challenge God should lead us to humility. We should submit to His authority and seek to serve Him faithfully.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_50.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 50</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zebulun_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Marduk in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jeremiah_50_15-16_call_for_babylon's_desolation.htm">In Jeremiah 50:15-16, why does the prophecy call for Babylon's complete desolation if archaeological evidence shows some continued habitation after its fall?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._50_9_match_babylon's_fall.htm">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?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_babylon's_ruin_evidence_scarce.htm">Given the magnitude of Babylon's prominence, why is there limited archaeological evidence of the catastrophic ruin described in Jeremiah 50:46?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Behold, הִ֠נֵּה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! one will come יַעֲלֶ֨ה (ya·‘ă·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively like a lion כְּאַרְיֵ֞ה (kə·’ar·yêh) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion from the thickets מִגְּא֣וֹן (mig·gə·’ō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1347.htm">Strong's 1347: </a> Arrogance, majesty, ornament of the Jordan הַיַּרְדֵּן֮ (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the watered pasture. נְוֵ֣ה (nə·wêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5116.htm">Strong's 5116: </a> Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction in an instant אַרְגִּ֤עָה (’ar·gi·‘āh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7280.htm">Strong's 7280: </a> To toss violently and suddenly, to settle, quiet, to wink I will chase [Babylon] אֲרִיצֵם֙ (’ă·rî·ṣêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> To run from her land. מֵֽעָלֶ֔יהָ (mê·‘ā·le·hā) Preposition-m | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Who וּמִ֥י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is the chosen one בָח֖וּר (ḇā·ḥūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> Selected, a youth I will appoint אֶפְקֹ֑ד (’ep̄·qōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit over her? אֵלֶ֣יהָ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction who מִ֤י (mî) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is like Me, כָמ֙וֹנִי֙ (ḵā·mō·w·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when and who וּמִ֣י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can challenge Me? יוֹעִדֶ֔נִּי (yō·w·‘i·ḏen·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3259.htm">Strong's 3259: </a> To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage What וּמִֽי־ (ū·mî-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix shepherd רֹעֶ֔ה (rō·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with can stand יַעֲמֹ֖ד (ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations against Me?? לְפָנָֽי׃ (lə·p̄ā·nāy) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 50:44 Behold the enemy shall come up like (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/50-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 50:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 50:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/50-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 50:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 50:45" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>