Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

JEREMIAH 50:34KJV
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Jeremiah 50:34 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 50:34 mean?

Jeremiah 50:34 says that Israel’s rescuer is powerful—God, called the LORD of hosts, will defend Israel’s case so strongly that He will bring peace to their land and trouble to Babylon’s people. The verse promises that God will act as a champion for His people against their oppressors.

In this chapter, Jeremiah is speaking God’s words about the coming downfall of Babylon, the nation that conquered and exiled Israel. The verse assures the exiled Israelites that their “Redeemer” (God) is not weak but strong, and that He will take up their cause, bringing relief to them and unrest to their enemies. This is a message of hope to people who felt powerless under Babylon’s rule.

The Hebrew behind Jeremiah 50:34

  • “Redeemer” (גֹּאֵל, go’el) refers to a family protector or rescuer, someone who steps in to save relatives in trouble. Here, it highlights God’s personal commitment to rescue Israel as a close family member would.
  • “Strong” (חָזָק, chazaq) emphasizes God’s unmatched power, reassuring the people that their deliverer is more than able to help.
  • “LORD of hosts” (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת, YHWH tseva’ot) is a title for God that means “the LORD of armies,” pointing to His supreme command over all forces, both heavenly and earthly.
  • “Plead” (רִיב, riv) and “cause” (רִיב, riv) use the same Hebrew root, meaning to argue or contend in court. This paints God as a legal defender, actively arguing Israel’s case against Babylon.
  • “Disquiet” (רָגַז, ragaz) means to shake or disturb, showing that God’s action will unsettle Babylon, the oppressor.

Why Jeremiah 50:34 matters

  • Jeremiah 50:34 clarifies that God is not a distant or passive observer but a powerful, involved defender who takes up His people’s cause personally.
  • The verse connects the idea of God as “Redeemer” to real-world rescue, not just spiritual comfort, showing that God’s promises have practical, historical impact.
  • It sets up a strong contrast between the rest God will give to Israel and the turmoil He will bring to Babylon, emphasizing justice and reversal of fortunes in God’s plan.

Where else these words appear

“rest” Hebrew H7280 · used in 13 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:65 And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:
  • Isaiah 34:14 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest.
  • Jeremiah 31:35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:

“disquiet” Hebrew H7264 · used in 40 verses

  • Genesis 45:24 So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
  • Psalms 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
  • Isaiah 32:10 Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come.

“strong” Hebrew H2389 · used in 54 verses

  • Exodus 3:19 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
  • Deuteronomy 26:8 And the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:
  • Proverbs 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

“throughly” Hebrew H7378 · used in 59 verses

  • Genesis 26:20 And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.
  • Nehemiah 13:11 Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
  • Proverbs 25:9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: