Jeremiah 50:11

Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at grass, and bellow as bulls;

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 50:27, the same Babylon is called to slaughter like bulls — directly continuing the animal imagery and judgment begun in verse 11.

In Jer 50:14, the call to attack Babylon directly follows the judgment pronounced in v11 — the rejoicing leads to war.

Jeremiah 51:35 calls for vengeance on Babylon for violence against Zion, matching God's judgment in verse 11.

In Jeremiah 51:34, Zion laments that Nebuchadnezzar 'devoured me' — echoing the plundering that verse 11 condemns.

Jeremiah 46:21 uses a similar 'fatted calves' image for Egypt — showing the same pattern of proud nations judged like fattened animals.

Jer 51:49 explicitly states Babylon's fall is for the slain of Israel, linking to v11 where they plunder God's heritage.

In Jeremiah 46:20, Egypt is called 'a very pretty heifer' facing destruction — the identical heifer metaphor marks another proud nation about to be judged.

In Jeremiah 5:28, 'they have grown fat and sleek' describes Israel's arrogance — the same heifer imagery of prosperity leading to pride used here against Babylon.

Zechariah 2:9 extends the judgment: the plunderers themselves become spoil — a direct reversal of Babylon's rejoicing in plundering God's heritage.

In Zechariah 2:8, the same 'plunderers of my heritage' are warned: touching God's people touches the apple of His eye — reinforcing divine protection against those who rejoice in plundering.

In Obadiah 1:12, Edom is rebuked for gloating over Israel's calamity — the same attitude Babylon displays here, and both face judgment.

In Ezekiel 26:2, Tyre says 'Aha!' at Jerusalem's broken gate—the same gloating over Israel's calamity that Babylon displays in Jeremiah 50:11.

In Ezekiel 25:3-8, Ammon, Moab, and others say 'Aha!' over Jerusalem's fall—the exact attitude for which Babylon is condemned in Jeremiah 50:11.

In Lamentations 4:21, Edom is told to rejoice now but will face the same cup of judgment—parallel to Babylon's temporary joy and subsequent punishment.

In Lamentations 2:16, enemies exclaim 'We have swallowed her!'—identical to Babylon's arrogant celebration in Jeremiah 50:11.

In Lamentations 1:21, Jerusalem's enemies are glad at her trouble, mirroring Babylon's rejoicing in Jeremiah 50:11—both face God's judgment.

Isaiah 10:7 Parallel

Isaiah 10:7 exposes Assyria's murderous intent, mirroring Babylon's rejoicing in evil — both nations overstep God's purpose.

Isaiah 10:6 Parallel

Isaiah 10:6 shows God using Assyria to plunder Israel — parallel to Babylon's role, then judged for arrogance as here.

In Proverbs 17:5, 'he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished' directly parallels Babylon's rejoicing over Judah's fall and the coming judgment.

Psalm 79:1–4 Related theme

Psalm 79:1-4 describes nations defiling the temple and leaving Jerusalem in ruins — the same outrage that verse 11 rebukes.

Psalm 74:2–8 Related theme

Psalm 74:2-8 laments the enemy's destruction of the sanctuary — the very 'heritage' plundered in verse 11.

Psalm 94:5 Parallel

In Psalm 94:5, enemies 'crush your people and oppress your heritage' — the same phrase 'heritage' describing those who attack God's chosen nation.

Isaiah 47:8 Parallel

In Isaiah 47:8, Babylon boasts 'I am, and there is no one else' — the same arrogant city is condemned here, rejoicing before her fall.

Hab 2:8 declares that plunderers will be plundered, directly applying the judgment on Babylon in v11.

Hab 1:15 depicts Babylon rejoicing and exulting in its conquests, echoing the pride condemned in v11.

In Deuteronomy 31:20, God warns Israel will grow fat and turn to other gods — the same metaphor of prosperity-induced pride now applied to Babylon.

Micah 7:8 Contrast

Mic 7:8 warns the enemy not to rejoice over Israel's fall, contrasting with v11 where Babylon does rejoice.

Ezek 39:18 uses fatlings of Bashan for doomed enemies, similar to v11's heifer imagery for proud Babylon's judgment.

Deuteronomy 32:15 uses the 'grew fat' metaphor for Israel's rebellion — here applied to Babylon's arrogance, linking prosperity to downfall.

Psalm 68:30 Parallel

In Psalm 68:30, God rebukes 'the herd of bulls' trampling peoples — similar animal imagery of arrogant nations facing divine judgment.

Amos 6:13 Parallel

Amos 6:13 condemns rejoicing in military conquest, mirroring v11's rebuke of Babylon's exultation over plunder.

Amos 4:1 Parallel

Amos 4:1 calls oppressive women 'cows of Bashan' — a parallel animal metaphor for arrogant oppressors facing judgment.

Isaiah 34:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 34:7, 'young bulls' and 'fatness' picture Edom's judgment — the same bovine and fat imagery used for Babylon's coming doom.