Jeremiah 51:21

21 to shatter horses and riders, to shatter chariots and their drivers,

Jeremiah 51:21 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 51:21

And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider,
&c.] Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;
which were also used in war.

Jeremiah 51:21 In-Context

19 The God of Jacob is not like them; he is the one who made everything, and he has chosen Israel to be his very own people. The Lord Almighty is his name.

20 The Lord says, "Babylonia, you are my hammer, my weapon of war. I used you to crush nations and kingdoms,

21 to shatter horses and riders, to shatter chariots and their drivers,

22 to kill men and women, to slay old and young, to kill boys and girls,

23 to slaughter shepherds and their flocks, to slaughter farmers and their plow horses, to crush rulers and high officials."