Jer 33:9, 51:41 | JFB | e4.org | 9. it —the city. a name . . . a praise — ( ). them —the inhabitants of Jerusalem. they shall fear . . . for all the goodness — ( ). The Gentiles shall be led to "fear" God by the proofs of His power displayed in behalf of the Jews; the ungodly among them shall "tremble" for fear of God's judgments on them; the penitent shall reverentially fear and be converted to Him ( ).

‏ Jeremiah 33:9

9. it—the city.

a name . . . a praise— (Jer 13:11; Isa 62:7).

them—the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

they shall fear . . . for all the goodness— (Ps 130:4). The Gentiles shall be led to "fear" God by the proofs of His power displayed in behalf of the Jews; the ungodly among them shall "tremble" for fear of God's judgments on them; the penitent shall reverentially fear and be converted to Him (Ps 102:15; Isa 60:3).

‏ Jeremiah 51:41

41. Sheshach—Babylon (compare Note, see Jer 25:26); called so from the goddess Shach, to whom a five days' festival was kept, during which, as in the Roman Saturnalia, the most unbridled licentiousness was permitted; slaves ruled their masters, and in every house one called Zogan, arrayed in a royal garment, was chosen to rule all the rest. He calls Babylon "Sheshach," to imply that it was during this feast the city was taken [SCALIGER].