Jeremiah 51:36

Babylon’s Punishment · Jeremiah 51:20–58
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Translations

Modern
Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore, thus says YHWH: “Behold, I will plead your case, and I will take vengeance in vengeance for you! I will dry up her sea, and I will make dry her springs;
Latin
Propterea hæc dicit Dominus: Ecce ego judicabo causam tuam, et ulciscar ultionem tuam: et desertum faciam mare ejus, et siccabo venam ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.

Notes

I will plead your case: In response to the people's request (Jeremiah 51:35), the Lord will bring Babylon to justice for its cruel sins.

Events

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Book of Jeremiah Nations

Topics

Persia: Prophecies Concerning Rivers: (Drying up of) of God's Judgments The Euphrates: Babylon Situated On The Sea: Great Rivers often Called War: Evils of