Translations
Modern
I will send strangers to Babylon to winnow her and empty her land; for they will come against her from every side in her day of disaster.
Traditional
And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
Literal
And I will send to Babylon winnowers, and they will winnow her, and will empty her land; for they will be against her all around on the day of evil.
Latin
…et mittam in Babylonem ventilatores, et ventilabunt eam et demolientur terram ejus, quoniam venerunt super eam undique in die afflictionis ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will send strangers to Babylon to winnow her and empty her land; for they will come against her from every side in her day of disaster.
Notes
The Lord chose Persia, led by Cyrus, to destroy Babylon in 539 BC.
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment Messages Against the Nations The Lord of Nations
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Places
Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel
Glossary
Topics
Fan used for Winnowing Grain Judgments: Executed by Human Instrumentality Sieges: Being Against Round About