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Keil & Delitzsch, on Jer 51:41
Keil & Delitzsch · 1861–1875
Jer 51:41 · Douay-Rheims
“How is Sesach taken, and the renowned one of all the earth surprised? How is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations?”
On this verse:
“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.”
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