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Jeremiah 50:33 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: "The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them.
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All their captors hold them fast, refusing to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/50.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: “The people of Israel and Judah have been wronged. Their captors hold them and refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/50.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts: The people of Israel are oppressed, and the people of Judah with them. All who took them captive have held them fast; they refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/50.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah <i>were</i> oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/50.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: “The children of Israel <i>were</i> oppressed, Along with the children of Judah; All who took them captive have held them fast; They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/50.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of armies says: “The sons of Israel are oppressed, And the sons of Judah as well; And all who took them captive have held them firmly, They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/50.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, “The sons of Israel are oppressed, And the sons of Judah as well; And all who took them captive have held them fast, They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/50.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, “The sons of Israel are oppressed, And the sons of Judah as well; And all who took them captive have held them fast, They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh of hosts, “The sons of Israel are oppressed, And the sons of Judah as well; And all who took them captive have held them fast; They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/50.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, “The children of Israel are oppressed, And the children of Judah as well; And all who took them captive have held them tightly, They have refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/50.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: Israelites and Judeans alike have been oppressed. All their captors hold them fast; they refuse to release them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/50.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Israelites and Judeans alike have been oppressed. All their captors hold them fast; they refuse to release them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/50.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/50.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You Babylonians were cruel to Israel and Judah. You took them captive, and now you refuse to let them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/50.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together: and all that took them captives hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/50.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: All the people of Israel and Judah are oppressed. All their enemies have captured them. They refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/50.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD Almighty says, "The people of Israel and of Judah are oppressed. All who captured them are guarding them closely and will not let them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/50.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "The people of Israel are oppressed, along with the people of Judah. All their captors have held on to them and refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/50.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/50.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD who rules over all says, "The people of Israel are oppressed. So too are the people of Judah. All those who took them captive are holding them prisoners. They refuse to set them free. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/50.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: "The children of Israel and the people of Judah are oppressed together; and all who took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/50.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/50.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh of Armies says: “The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together. All who took them captive hold them fast. They refuse to let them go. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/50.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus said YHWH of Hosts: The sons of Israel are oppressed, "" And the sons of Judah together, "" And all their captors have kept hold on them, "" They have refused to send them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/50.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Oppressed are the sons of Israel, And the sons of Judah together, And all their captors have kept hold on them, They have refused to send them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/50.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus said Jehovah of armies: the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah being oppressed together: and all taking them captive held upon them; they refused to send them away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/50.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord of hosts: The children of Israel, and the children of Juda are oppressed together: all that have taken them captives, hold them fast, they will not let them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/50.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus says the Lord of hosts: “The sons of Israel and the sons of Judah have endured calumny together. All who have seized them are holding them and refusing to release them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/50.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Oppressed are the people of Israel, together with the people of Judah; All their captors hold them fast and refuse to let them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/50.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: The people of Israel are oppressed, and so too are the people of Judah; all their captors have held them fast and refuse to let them go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/50.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all who took them captive have held them fast; they refused to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/50.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: “The children of Israel are oppressed and the children of Yehuda as one, and all who took them captive held them fast and were not willing to send them out<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/50.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; And all that took them captives hold them fast; They refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/50.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord; The children of Israel and the children of Juda have been oppressed: all they that have taken them captive have oppressed them together; for they would not let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=15627" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/50.htm">The Destruction of Babylon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.” <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6231.htm" title="6231: ‘ă·šū·qîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To oppress, wrong, extort. A primitive root; to press upon, i.e. Oppress, defraud, violate, overflow.">are oppressed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê- (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">as well.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/7617.htm" title="7617: šō·ḇê·hem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3mp) -- To take captive. A primitive root; to transport into captivity.">their captors</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">hold them fast,</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇām (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3985.htm" title="3985: mê·’ă·nū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To refuse. A primitive root; to refuse.">refusing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·lə·ḥām (V-Piel-Inf:: 3mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to release them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-17.htm">Isaiah 14:17</a></span><br />who turned the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who refused to let the captives return to their homes?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/47-6.htm">Isaiah 47:6</a></span><br />I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-24.htm">Isaiah 49:24-25</a></span><br />Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? / Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-23.htm">Isaiah 51:23</a></span><br />I will place it in the hands of your tormentors, who told you: ‘Lie down, so we can walk over you,’ so that you made your back like the ground, like a street to be traversed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Lamentations 1:3</a></span><br />Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/5-8.htm">Lamentations 5:8</a></span><br />Slaves rule over us; there is no one to deliver us from their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-27.htm">Ezekiel 34:27</a></span><br />The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Zechariah 1:15</a></span><br />but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-13.htm">Exodus 1:13-14</a></span><br />They worked the Israelites ruthlessly / and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/5-5.htm">Exodus 5:5-9</a></span><br />Pharaoh also said, “Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you would be stopping them from their labor.” / That same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their foremen: / “You shall no longer supply the people with straw for making bricks. They must go and gather their own straw. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-36.htm">Nehemiah 9:36-37</a></span><br />So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness—here we are as slaves! / Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-33.htm">John 8:33-36</a></span><br />“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. / A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Romans 6:16-18</a></span><br />Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? / But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. / You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-21.htm">Romans 8:21</a></span><br />that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-3.htm">Galatians 4:3</a></span><br />So also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus said the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.</p><p class="hdg">and all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/50-7.htm">Jeremiah 50:7,17,18</a></b></br> All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/51-34.htm">Jeremiah 51:34-36</a></b></br> Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/14-17.htm">Isaiah 14:17</a></b></br> <i>That</i> made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; <i>that</i> opened not the house of his prisoners?</p><p class="hdg">they refused</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/34-15.htm">Jeremiah 34:15-18</a></b></br> And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in proclaiming liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had made a covenant before me in the house which is called by my name: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a></b></br> And Pharaoh said, Who <i>is</i> the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/8-2.htm">Exodus 8:2</a></b></br> And if thou refuse to let <i>them</i> go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-2.htm">Captors</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-33.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-16.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-24.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-26.htm">Held</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-24.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-20.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-21.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Tight</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-5.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-47.htm">Captors</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-34.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/hosea/12-6.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-32.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-32.htm">Held</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-42.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-7.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-9.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-45.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-6.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Tight</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 50</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/50-1.htm">The judgment of Babylon and the redemption of Israel</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>This is what the LORD of Hosts says:</b><br>This phrase introduces a divine proclamation, emphasizing the authority and power of God as the "LORD of Hosts," a title that underscores His command over heavenly armies. This title is often used in contexts of judgment and deliverance, highlighting God's sovereignty and ability to execute His will. It sets the stage for a message of both judgment against oppressors and hope for the oppressed.<p><b>The sons of Israel are oppressed,</b><br>This refers to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, which had been conquered by the Assyrians in 722 BC. The oppression signifies the harsh treatment and subjugation they experienced under foreign rule. Historically, the Israelites faced deportation and assimilation, losing their national identity. This phrase reflects the broader biblical theme of God's people suffering under the weight of sin and foreign domination, often seen as a consequence of their disobedience.<p><b>and the sons of Judah as well.</b><br>Judah, the Southern Kingdom, was later conquered by the Babylonians in 586 BC. This phrase indicates that both kingdoms, despite their division, share in the suffering and oppression. It highlights the unity of God's people in their plight and foreshadows the eventual reunification and restoration. The mention of Judah also connects to the promise of a remnant and the coming of the Messiah from the line of David, who would ultimately deliver His people.<p><b>All their captors hold them fast,</b><br>This describes the firm grip of the oppressors, symbolizing the seemingly inescapable bondage of the Israelites and Judeans. Historically, this reflects the policies of the Assyrians and Babylonians, who were known for their harsh treatment of captives and efforts to prevent rebellion. Spiritually, it can be seen as a metaphor for the bondage of sin, from which only God can deliver.<p><b>refusing to release them.</b><br>The captors' refusal to release the Israelites and Judeans underscores the severity of their captivity and the hopelessness of their situation without divine intervention. This phrase echoes the Exodus narrative, where Pharaoh initially refused to let the Israelites go, highlighting a recurring theme of deliverance in Scripture. It points to the need for a Redeemer, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who frees humanity from the bondage of sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to deliver His people from oppression.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel_and_judah.htm">The People of Israel and Judah</a></b><br>These are the descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel, representing the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah). Both are depicted as being in captivity and oppression.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/captors.htm">Captors</a></b><br>These are the foreign nations, particularly Babylon, that have taken Israel and Judah into captivity. They symbolize the forces of oppression and bondage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/oppression.htm">Oppression</a></b><br>This refers to the harsh treatment and subjugation of the Israelites by their captors, highlighting their need for divine intervention and deliverance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/refusal_to_release.htm">Refusal to Release</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the stubbornness and cruelty of the captors, who are unwilling to let the Israelites go free, despite God's impending judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>God is portrayed as the ultimate authority who can and will deliver His people from oppression. Believers can trust in His power and timing for deliverance in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_oppression.htm">The Reality of Oppression</a></b><br>Just as Israel and Judah faced physical captivity, believers today may face spiritual or emotional oppression. Recognizing this helps us seek God's intervention and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_stubbornness_of_captors.htm">The Stubbornness of Captors</a></b><br>The refusal of the captors to release Israel highlights the persistent nature of sin and bondage. It reminds us of the need for perseverance in prayer and faith for liberation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite the current state of captivity, God's promises of restoration and freedom provide hope. Believers are encouraged to hold onto these promises in times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_the_oppressed.htm">Intercession for the Oppressed</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to intercede for those who are oppressed, both spiritually and physically, trusting that God hears and responds to our prayers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_50.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 50</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_end'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of 'Branch of the Lord'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_jeremiah_27_with_archaeology.htm">How do we address the discrepancy between Jeremiah 27's portrayal of divine judgment on nations and archaeological findings that may not support widespread destruction or subjugation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_babylon_egypt_judged_like_ezekiel_22_15.htm">Why is there no mention of any other civilizations, such as Babylon or Egypt, being judged in the same manner as described in Ezekiel 22:15, despite historical records of their own atrocities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jer._46_25-26_with_other_scriptures.htm">Jeremiah 46:25-26 - How can we harmonize Jehovah's pronouncement of destruction on Egypt with other Scriptures that portray God's relationship with nations differently?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/50.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">Were oppressed.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">are oppressed, </span>and so on through the verse. The English tense is misleading. The prophet, having described the doom that lies in the future, now returns to the present, and finds in the actual state of Israel that which made the destruction of Babylon a necessary condition of its liberation. All appeals to the mercy of their conquerors, Assyrian or Chaldaean, had been made in vain.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/50.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - At the end of ver. 32 a pause occurs in the discourse. Then the prophet takes up the theme again with renewed emphasis. Were <span class="cmt_word">oppressed</span>; rather, <span class="accented">are oppressed</span>. Because the oppression of Israel and Judah still continues, whereas Israel has by this time been amply punished ("received double," <a href="/isaiah/40-2.htm">Isaiah 40:2</a>) for her transgressions, Jehovah will himself interpose. He is, in fact, Israel's <span class="accented">Goel</span> ("Redeemer"), <span class="accented">i.e.</span> charged, like the next of kin, with the duty of recovering thy rights and avenging thy wrongs (comp. <a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Isaiah 41:14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/47-4.htm">Isaiah 47:4</a>). On the Goel, see <a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a>; <a href="/ruth/4-6.htm">Ruth 4:6</a>; <a href="/numbers/30.htm">Numbers 30</a>:19. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are oppressed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשׁוּקִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·šū·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6231.htm">Strong's 6231: </a> </span><span class="str2">To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּ֑ו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their captors</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹֽׁבֵיהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(šō·ḇê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7617.htm">Strong's 7617: </a> </span><span class="str2">To transport into captivity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hold them fast,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">refusing</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֲנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3985.htm">Strong's 3985: </a> </span><span class="str2">To refuse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to release them.</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלְּחָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lə·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Jeremiah 50:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/50-33.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 50:33 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: The children (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/50-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 50:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 50:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 50:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 50:34" /></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>