Jeremiah 50:36

The Destruction of Babylon · Jeremiah 50:21–46
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Translations

Modern
A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.
Traditional
A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.
Literal
A sword is against the diviners, that they should become fools! A sword is against her mighty ones, that they should be dismayed!
Latin
Gladius ad divinos ejus, qui stulti erunt: gladius ad fortes illius, qui timebunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.

Notes

  • Babylon would face the same violence it had inflicted on others. The same accusations were made against Babylon as against Israel, Judah, Egypt, and their neighbors. They all worshiped idols instead of the one true God.

  • The sword of destruction refers to the Persian army.

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Topics

Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Lying: Punishment For