Jeremiah 51:56

Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the Lord God of recompences shall surely requite.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 51:56 continues the judgment scene, specifying that a destroyer has come and God repays — making the destruction explicit.

In Jeremiah 51:30, the mighty men of Babylon fail and their bars are broken, closely echoing the broken bows here.

Jeremiah 51:24 explicitly states God will repay Babylon for evil done in Zion — directly echoes repayment here.

Jeremiah 51:6 calls for flight because this is the time of the Lord's vengeance — same judgment context.

In Jeremiah 50:36, a sword is upon Babylon's mighty men causing dismay, paralleling the taking of mighty men here.

Jeremiah 50:29 commands to repay Babylon according to her deeds — identical theme of recompense.

Jeremiah 50:28 proclaims vengeance for the temple — same divine retribution on Babylon.

In Jeremiah 50:10, the same prophecy declares that those who plunder Babylon will be satisfied, reinforcing the recompense theme.

In Jeremiah 50:30, Babylon's soldiers fall—the same judgment where warriors are taken and bows broken.

In Jeremiah 48:8, a destroyer comes upon Moab—same destroyer imagery for Babylon, showing God's pattern of judgment.

In Jeremiah 49:35, God breaks the bow of Elam—a similar judgment against a different nation using the same imagery.

Revelation 19:2 declares God avenged His servants on Babylon—the repayment here is executed.

Revelation 18:6 explicitly commands repaying Babylon double—the same recompense principle applied.

In Revelation 17:16, the end-times Babylon is similarly destroyed by her former allies, fulfilling this pattern typologically.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 affirms God repays affliction to oppressors—NT echo of the same retributive justice.

In Habakkuk 2:8, the reason for Babylon's destruction is given: because she spoiled many nations, so they spoil her.

Isaiah 35:4 Related theme

Isaiah 35:4 promises God comes with vengeance and recompense to save—parallels the repayment motif.

Isaiah 34:8 Parallel

Isaiah 34:8 speaks of God's day of vengeance and recompense for Zion—same divine retribution theme.

Psalm 137:8 Parallel

Psalm 137:8 pronounces blessing on those who repay Babylon—directly echoing the repayment focus here.

Psalm 94:2 Related theme

Psalm 94:2 calls on God to repay the proud—matching the 'God of recompense' theme here.

Psalm 94:1 Related theme

Psalm 94:1 calls God 'God of vengeance' — same attribute of divine retribution at work here.

Isaiah 59:18 says God repays according to deeds—directly parallels the 'God of recompense' statement.

Psalm 37:15 Parallel

In Psalm 37:15, the bows of the wicked are broken as their weapons turn against them—similar divine recompense.

Deuteronomy 32:35 declares 'vengeance is mine, I will repay' — foundational principle behind God's recompense here.

In 1 Samuel 2:4, Hannah's song says the bows of the mighty are broken—a direct parallel to this judgment.

Isaiah 47:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 47:3, God declares vengeance on Babylon—directly parallel to Jeremiah's God of recompense repaying Babylon.

In Isaiah 14:22, the Lord cuts off Babylon's remnant—the same destruction God brings as the recompensing Judge in Jeremiah.

In 2 Chronicles 6:23, Solomon prays for God to repay the wicked—same retribution principle applied to Babylon's judgment.

Isaiah 21:2 Historical context

In Isaiah 21:2, the destroyer is specified as Elam and Media, providing the identity of the agent behind Babylon's fall.

Revelation 18:5 notes Babylon's sins remembered by God—leading to the repayment declared here.

Revelation 18:20 calls for rejoicing over Babylon's judgment—fulfillment of the recompense here.

In Genesis 49:24, Joseph's bow abides in strength by God's power—contrasting with Babylon's broken bows here.

Psalm 10:14 Parallel

In Psalm 10:14, God sees the helpless and acts—matching the God of recompense who repays Babylon for oppressing His people.

Ezekiel 39:3 shows God striking the bow from Gog's hand; similar disarming imagery for Babylon.

Ezekiel 39:9 depicts burning weapons after Gog's defeat; here bows are broken — both show disposal of enemy arms.

Psalm 46:9 Parallel

In Psalm 46:9, God breaks bows to end war — here the same action brings judgment on Babylon.

Psalm 76:3 Parallel

Psalm 76:3 describes God breaking weapons in Zion; parallel to the breaking of Babylon's bows here.