Jeremiah 51:10
"“We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed. Forsake her, and let’s each go into his own country; for her judgment reaches to heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies."
Key Reflection
This verse metaphorically describes the irreparable condition of Babylon's sin, suggesting that despite efforts to restore it, Babylon's judgment is too severe for healing. The command to forsake Babylon and return to one’s own land symbolizes the need to distance oneself from moral corruption and embrace a path of righteousness.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes