Jeremiah 50:40

40 "As when God overthrew 1Sodom And Gomorrah with its neighbors," declares the LORD, "No man will live there, Nor will any son of man reside in it.

Jeremiah 50:40 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 50:40

As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and the neighbour
[cities] thereof, saith the Lord
Admah and Zeboim: [so] shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell
therein; the same is said concerning Edom; (See Gill on Jeremiah 49:18).

Jeremiah 50:40 In-Context

38 "A drought on her waters, and they will be dried up! For it is a land of idols, And they are mad over fearsome idols.
39 "Therefore the desert creatures will live there along with the jackals; The ostriches also will live in it, And it will never again be inhabited Or dwelt in from generation to generation.
40 "As when God overthrew Sodom And Gomorrah with its neighbors," declares the LORD , "No man will live there, Nor will any son of man reside in it.
41 "Behold, a people is coming from the north, And a great nation and many kings Will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.
42 "They seize their bow and javelin; They are cruel and have no mercy. Their voice roars like the sea; And they ride on horses, Marshalled like a man for the battle Against you, O daughter of Babylon.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 19:24, 25; Isaiah 13:19; Jeremiah 49:18; Luke 17:28-30; 2 Peter 2:6; Jude 7
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