Jeremiah 51:3 — The archer doesn't need to use his bow; the infantryman doesn't need to put on… — FBV | maBible
Read Jeremiah 51:3 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Jeremiah 51.3, Jeremiah 51v3, Jr. 51:3. The archer doesn't need to use his bow; the infantryman doesn't need to put on his armor. Don't spare her young soldiers; set apart her whole army for destruction!
Other reference formats: Jeremiah 51.3, Jeremiah 51v3, Jr. 51:3.
3 The archer doesn't need to use his bow; the infantryman doesn't need to put on his armor. Don't spare her young soldiers; set apart her whole army for destruction!
Notes and references
The Hebrew of this line has been interpreted in different ways. It seems most likely that it is saying that the attacking army was able to conquer Babylon without much trouble.
See footnote 50:21 for the meaning of “set apart for destruction.”