Thematic Bible: Cruel and destructive
Thematic Bible
Assyria » As a power, was » Cruel and destructive
But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations.
Babylon » As a power, was » Cruel and destructive
Is this the one who made the world like a desert, who ruined its cities, and refused to free his prisoners so they could return home?"'
I was angry at my people; I defiled my special possession and handed them over to you. You showed them no mercy; you even placed a very heavy burden on old people.
The Lord says, "Beware! I am opposed to you, Babylon! You are like a destructive mountain that destroys all the earth. I will unleash my power against you; I will roll you off the cliffs and make you like a burned-out mountain.
Look, I am about to empower the Babylonians, that ruthless and greedy nation. They sweep across the surface of the earth, seizing dwelling places that do not belong to them. They are frightening and terrifying; they decide for themselves what is right.