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Acta Theologica

On-line version ISSN 2309-9089
Print version ISSN 1015-8758

Abstract

TERBLANCHE, M.D.. Jeremiah 51:1519 (MT): an "unintentional" link between the oracles against Babylon and the remainder of the book of Jeremiah. Acta theol. [online]. 2018, vol.38, suppl.26, pp.155-169. ISSN 2309-9089.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18820/23099089/actat.sup26.9.

The oracles against Babylon seem to be an anomaly in the Book of Jeremiah. The doxology in Jeremiah 51:1519 (MT) does, however, serve as a link between these oracles and the remainder of the book of Jeremiah. By giving the impression of being a deliberate quotation of 10:12-16, 51:15-19 takes the reader back to 10:1-16, a composition in which the contrast between the idols of the nations and YHWH is emphasized. YHWH has the power to execute his plan to destroy Babylon. 51:1519 did, however, attain a distinct identity through its close connections with the oracles against Babylon. It paradoxically functions as a link between these oracles and those against Judah. In contrast to YHWH's actions, which resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem, his future dealings would result in the fall of Babylon and the return of his people from exile.

Keywords : Jeremiah 51:15-19; Doxology; Oracles against the Nations; Babylon.

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