Jeremiah 27:6-7

Jeremiah 27:6-7

[6] And now have I given  all these lands  into the hand  of Nebuchadnezzar  the king  of Babylon,  my servant;  and the beasts  of the field  have I given  him also to serve  him. [7] And all nations  shall serve  him, and his son,  until the very time  of his land  come:  and then many  nations  and great  kings  shall serve  themselves of him.

What does Jeremiah 27:6-7 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord had determined to give their lands to Nebuchadnezzar, His servant (cf. Jeremiah 25:9; Jeremiah 43:10), until the time came when He would turn over Nebuchadnezzar"s lands to another master (i.e, Cyrus the Persian). This, however, would not be until Nebuchadnezzar"s son and grandson had ruled, namely: Evilmerodach and Belshazzar ( Jeremiah 52:31; Daniel 5:1; Daniel 5:30).