dry up. Referring to the act of Cyrus (by Gobryas). Compare Jeremiah 51:31, above.
sea. the river Euphrates. So called from its breadth.
Related Commentaries of Jeremiah 51:36
Jeremiah 51:36
36 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.