Jeremiah 51:16

16 When He thunders,^[a] the waters in the heavens are in turmoil,^[b] and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings the wind from His storehouses.^[c]

Jeremiah 51:16 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 51:16

When he uttereth [his] voice, [there is] a multitude of
waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the
ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth
the wind out of his treasures.] (See Gill on Jeremiah 10:13).

Jeremiah 51:16 In-Context

14 The Lord of Hosts has sworn by Himself: I will fill you up with men as with locusts, and they will sing the victory song over you.

15 He made the earth by His power, established the world by His wisdom, and spread out the heavens by His understanding.

16 When He thunders, the waters in the heavens are in turmoil, and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings the wind from His storehouses.

17 Everyone is stupid and ignorant. Every goldsmith is put to shame by [his] carved image, for his cast images are a lie; there is no breath in them.

18 They are worthless, a work to be mocked. At the time of their punishment they will be destroyed.

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit At His giving of the voice
• [b]. Jr 5:22; 31:35
• [c]. Jb 38:25-30,34-38; Ps 135:7