Jeremiah 51:1

Judgment on Babylon · Jeremiah 51:1–14
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Translations

Modern
This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
Literal
Thus says YHWH: “Behold, I am rousing against Babylon, and against those dwelling in Leb-Kamai, a destroying spirit.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Ecce ego suscitabo super Babylonem et super habitatores ejus, qui cor suum levaverunt contra me, quasi ventum pestilentem:

Original

Hebrew
English
This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer.

Notes

The Lord chose Persia, led by Cyrus, to destroy Babylon in 539 BC.

Events

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Athbash Book of Jeremiah Nations

Topics

Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Babylon: Empire of Prophetic Denunciations Against Sin: Babylon