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This chapter tells why it was necessary for Babylon to be destroyed in order that the Jews be delivered. Thus Cyrus became their redeemer. That is why the "great enemy" of the New Testament Church is called "Babylon". Why was this necessary? The experience with Pharaoh in Egypt taught that promises of release from heathen mean very little, so destruction was necessary to bring about God's salvation, just as it will be so in the "end times" as is prophesied in the Book of Revelation. The "great enemy" of the church in Revelation is called "Babylon".
Described here is the completeness of the destruction, falling from the heights of prosperity to the depths of desolation. Also described are the sins of these people that provoked God to destroy them. Sighted is the cruelty of the Babylonians to the Jews and their carnal security which led to their contempt of God. Sighted also was their use of sorceries and witchcraft, which the Prophet assures them, will be of no benefit in their judgment.
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