Jeremiah 51:14

The Lord of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 51:27 continues the same judgment oracle, summoning nations against Babylon.

Jeremiah 46:23 describes Egypt's invaders as 'more numerous than locusts', the same locust image for judgment.

Jeremiah 49:13 records God swearing by himself against Bozrah, a judgment formula identical to the oath here against Babylon.

Judges 6:5 Parallel

Judges 6:5 describes Midianites coming 'like locusts in number', reinforcing the metaphor of countless invaders.

Joel 1:4-7 details a literal locust plague devouring the land, intensifying the judgment imagery.

Amos 6:8 Parallel

Amos 6:8 uses the same 'sworn by himself' oath formula against Israel, showing God's consistent manner of swearing judgment.

Hebrews 6:13 explains God's swearing by himself in the Abrahamic promise, echoing the same oath concept.

Genesis 22:16 shows God swearing by Himself, the same oath formula used here against Babylon.

Joel 2:25 Contrast

Joel 2:25 promises restoration after locust judgment, contrasting the irreversible destruction in Jeremiah.

Nahum 3:15-17 uses locusts for Nineveh's defenders as numerous but fleeting, a different application.

Joel 2:3 Parallel

Joel 2:3 portrays the locust army's fire and desolation, paralleling the destructive force in Jeremiah.