Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “See, I am against you, you arrogant one,” declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty, “for your day has come, the time for you to be punished. New Living Translation “See, I am your enemy, you arrogant people,” says the Lord, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. “Your day of reckoning has arrived— the day when I will punish you. English Standard Version “Behold, I am against you, O proud one, declares the Lord GOD of hosts, for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Berean Standard Bible “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Berean Literal Bible “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” a declaration of the Lord YHWH of Hosts. “For your day has come, the time that I will visit punishment on you! King James Bible Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord GOD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee. New King James Version “Behold, I am against you, O most haughty one!” says the Lord GOD of hosts; “For your day has come, The time that I will punish you. New American Standard Bible “Behold, I am against you, arrogant one,” Declares the Lord GOD of armies, “For your day has come, The time when I will punish you. NASB 1995 “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” Declares the Lord GOD of hosts, “For your day has come, The time when I will punish you. NASB 1977 “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” Declares the Lord GOD of hosts, “For your day has come, The time when I shall punish you. Legacy Standard Bible “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” Declares Lord Yahweh of hosts, “For your day has come, The time when I will punish you. Amplified Bible “Behold, I am against you, [O Babylon, you] arrogant one, [you who are pride and presumption personified],” Says the Lord GOD of hosts, “For your day has come, The time when I will punish you. Berean Annotated Bible “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one, declares the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Christian Standard Bible Look, I am against you, you arrogant one — this is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies — for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Look, I am against you, you arrogant one— this is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Hosts— because your day has come, the time when I will punish you. American Standard Version Behold, I am against thee, O thou proud one, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts; for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee. Contemporary English Version Babylon, you should be named, "The Proud One." But the time has come when I, the LORD All-Powerful, will punish you. English Revised Version Behold, I am against thee, O thou proud one, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm against you, you arrogant city," declares the Almighty LORD of Armies. "Your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Good News Translation "Babylonia, you are filled with pride, so I, the Sovereign LORD Almighty, am against you! The time has come for me to punish you. International Standard Version "Look, I'm against you, arrogant one," declares the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies. "Indeed your day is coming, the time of your judgment. NET Bible "Listen! I am opposed to you, you proud city," says the Lord GOD who rules over all. "Indeed, your day of reckoning has come, the time when I will punish you. New Heart English Bible "Look, I am against you, you proud one," says the LORD; for your day has come, the time that I will visit you. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord GOD of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. World English Bible “Behold, I am against you, you proud one,” says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies; “for your day has come, the time that I will visit you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Behold, I [am] against you, O pride,” "" A declaration of Lord YHWH of Hosts, "" “For your day has come, the time of your inspection. Berean Literal Bible “Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” a declaration of the Lord YHWH of Hosts. “For your day has come, the time that I will visit punishment on you! Young's Literal Translation Lo, I am against thee, O pride, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah of Hosts, For thy day hath come, the time of thy inspection. Smith's Literal Translation Behold me against thee, O pride, says the Lord Jehovah of armies: for thy day came, the time I reviewed thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold I come against thee, O proud one, saith the Lord the God of hosts: for thy day is come, the time of thy visitation. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I am against you, O proud one, says the Lord, the God of hosts. For your day has arrived, the time of your visitation. New American Bible I am against you, O Insolence— oracle of the Lord GOD of hosts; For your day has come, the time for me to punish you. New Revised Standard Version I am against you, O arrogant one, says the Lord GOD of hosts; for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, I am against you, O boaster, says the LORD God of hosts; for your day has come, the time of your punishment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold I am against you, insolent one, says LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts, because your day, the time of your sentencing, has arrived OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, I am against thee, O thou most arrogant, Saith the Lord GOD of hosts; For thy day is come, The time that I will punish thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, I am against thee the haughty one, saith the Lord: for thy day is come, and the time of thy retribution. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Babylon…30Therefore, her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD. 31“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. 32The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”… Cross References Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one, Ezekiel 5:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. Ezekiel 21:3 and tell her that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am against you, and I will draw My sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked. Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, Jeremiah 46:18 As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name—is the Holy One of Israel. for your day has come, Ezekiel 7:10 Behold, the day is here! It has come! Doom has gone out, the rod has budded, arrogance has bloomed. Ezekiel 7:12 The time has come; the day has arrived. Let the buyer not rejoice and the seller not mourn, for wrath is upon the whole multitude. Jeremiah 46:21 Even the mercenaries among her are like fattened calves. They too will turn back; together they will flee, they will not stand their ground, for the day of calamity is coming upon them—the time of their punishment. the time when I will punish you. Ezekiel 21:25 And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ Hosea 9:7 The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. Isaiah 10:3 What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth? Isaiah 47:10-11 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ / But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly. Revelation 18:7-8 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Obadiah 1:3-4 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Behold, I am against you, O you most proud, said the Lord GOD of hosts: for your day is come, the time that I will visit you. I am Jeremiah 21:13 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations? Jeremiah 51:25 Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the LORD, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain. Ezekiel 5:8 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, am against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations. O thou Jeremiah 50:29,32 Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel… Jeremiah 48:29 We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart. Jeremiah 49:16 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD. most proud [heb] proud Jeremiah 50:27 Slay all her bullocks; let them go down to the slaughter: woe unto them! for their day is come, the time of their visitation. Jump to Previous Affirmation Almighty Armies Arrogant Declares Hosts Inspection Proud Punish Punishment Time VisitJump to Next Affirmation Almighty Armies Arrogant Declares Hosts Inspection Proud Punish Punishment Time VisitJeremiah 50 1. The judgment of Babylon and the redemption of IsraelBehold, I am against you, O arrogant one, This phrase is a direct address to Babylon, personified as the "arrogant one." Babylon was known for its pride and self-sufficiency, often setting itself against God and His people. The term "arrogant one" reflects the city's attitude and its leaders' hubris. In biblical context, pride is consistently condemned (Proverbs 16:18), and Babylon's arrogance is a recurring theme in prophetic literature (Isaiah 13:19). This phrase serves as a reminder of God's opposition to pride and His ultimate authority over nations. declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Arrogant OneThis refers to Babylon, a powerful empire known for its pride and idolatry. In the context of Jeremiah 50, Babylon symbolizes human arrogance and rebellion against God. 2. The LORD GOD of Hosts This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to execute judgment. 3. The Day of Punishment This is a prophetic declaration of the impending judgment against Babylon. It signifies a specific time when God's justice will be enacted. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a sin that leads to downfall. Just as Babylon's arrogance led to its destruction, personal pride can lead to spiritual ruin. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God is sovereign and just. His judgments are certain and will come to pass in His perfect timing. Repentance and Humility The call to humility is essential. Recognizing our dependence on God and repenting from prideful ways aligns us with His will. The Certainty of God's Promises God's declarations, whether of blessing or judgment, are sure. Trust in His word and live in accordance with His truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 50:31?2. How does Jeremiah 50:31 warn against pride in our daily lives? 3. What consequences of pride are highlighted in Jeremiah 50:31? 4. How can we identify prideful behavior as described in Jeremiah 50:31? 5. Which other Bible verses warn against pride similar to Jeremiah 50:31? 6. How can we cultivate humility to avoid the "day of reckoning"? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 50:31 regarding Babylon's downfall? 8. How does Jeremiah 50:31 reflect God's judgment on pride? 9. What does "I am against you, O arrogant one" signify in Jeremiah 50:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 50? 11. Why boast about your own achievements? 12. What defines the pride of those who walk? 13. Why does Psalm 79 place sole blame on invading nations without acknowledging Israel’s own possible role in its downfall? 14. (Psalm 27:10) Why does the text offer hope in God's unfailing care when the Bible elsewhere shows faithful people experiencing abandonment or disaster? What Does Jeremiah 50:31 Mean Behold• This opening word grabs attention and signals that something weighty is coming. God is not whispering but calling His people—and the nations—to look and listen. • The same alert appears in Nahum 2:13, “Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of Hosts.” When God says “behold,” He is highlighting an unstoppable decree. • Jeremiah often uses this wake-up call (Jeremiah 23:30; 25:32). In every case, judgment follows. I am against you • Nothing is more sobering than God Himself becoming the adversary. As He said to rebellious Jerusalem earlier, “I am against you” (Jeremiah 21:13). • Ezekiel repeats the phrase against nations and false prophets (Ezekiel 5:8; 13:8). It shows personal opposition, not merely impersonal consequences. • James 4:6 reminds us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble,” echoing the same truth for every generation. O arrogant one • The target is Babylon, famed for pride. Verse 29 of this chapter already accused her of arrogance toward the LORD. • Isaiah 13:19 calls Babylon “the glory of kingdoms, the beauty and pride of the Chaldeans.” Pride, not military strength, is her fatal flaw (Proverbs 16:18). • Revelation 18 pictures end-times Babylon speaking “I sit enthroned as queen,” only to fall in a single hour—another warning that pride invites divine overthrow. declares the Lord GOD of Hosts • “Lord GOD of Hosts” unites covenant name (Yahweh) and military title (“of Hosts,” the armies of heaven). The Judge commands every force needed to carry out His verdict (1 Samuel 17:45). • Jeremiah 46:18 ties the same title to sure accomplishment: “As surely as Tabor is among the mountains… so surely will he come.” The One speaking here always fulfills His word. • Zephaniah 2:11 stresses that when the LORD of Hosts acts, even the gods of the nations wither. Babylon’s idols cannot shield her. for your day has come • God had allowed Babylon a season of dominance, but a fixed expiration date existed all along (Jeremiah 25:12). • In Daniel 5 that day arrives visibly: the handwriting on the wall, “God has numbered your kingdom and finished it.” • Isaiah 47:9 warns the same empire, “Both of these will overtake you in a moment, on a single day.” When God says the day has come, delay is impossible. the time when I will punish you • The Hebrew prophets often speak of “the time of punishment” (Jeremiah 46:21; Hosea 9:7). It is a scheduled appointment, not random catastrophe. • For Babylon, Medo-Persia became the instrument (Jeremiah 51:11). Yet the real executioner is God: “I will punish you.” • Revelation 18:8 repeats the pattern: plague, mourning, and fire come “for the Lord God who judges her is strong.” Human empires rise and fall, but divine justice stands behind the scenes. summary Jeremiah 50:31 is God’s concise verdict on Babylon: pay attention, for the Almighty now turns from patient observer to active opponent. Pride has summoned His personal resistance. The Lord of heaven’s armies speaks, the long-appointed day dawns, and punishment is certain. Every empire—and every heart—should hear and humble itself while mercy is still offered, because when God says the time has come, it always arrives. (31) O thou most proud.--Literally, O Pride, the prophet using the word (Zadon) as a proper name for Babylon, as he had before used Merathaim and Pekod (Jeremiah 50:21). It is analogous in its meaning to the Rahab of Isaiah 51:9; Psalm 87:4; Psalm 89:10, as the name of Egypt. The word points, perhaps, to the self-exaltation of Nebuchadnezzar as embodying that of his people (Daniel 4:30).Verse 31. - O thou most proud; rather, O Pride! Just as in ver. 21 Babylon is called Merathaim, and as Egypt is, in Hebrew poetry, called Rahab, i.e. "boisterousness" or "arrogance" (Isaiah 30:7; Isaiah 51:9; Job 26:12; Psalm 87:4; Psalm 89:10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Behold,הִנְנִ֤י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! I am against you, אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to O arrogant one, זָד֔וֹן (zā·ḏō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2087: Insolence, presumptuousness declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH of Hosts, צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign because כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your day יוֹמְךָ֖ (yō·wm·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day has come, בָּ֥א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the time עֵ֥ת (‘êṯ) Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when when I will punish you. פְּקַדְתִּֽיךָ׃ (pə·qaḏ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Links Jeremiah 50:31 NIVJeremiah 50:31 NLT Jeremiah 50:31 ESV Jeremiah 50:31 NASB Jeremiah 50:31 KJV Jeremiah 50:31 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 50:31 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 50:31 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 50:31 French Bible Jeremiah 50:31 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 50:31 Behold I am against you you proud (Jer.) |
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