Jeremiah 51:54

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

Modern
“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
Traditional
A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:
Literal
“The voice of a cry is from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
Latin
Vox clamoris de Babylone, et contritio magna de terra Chaldæorum:

Original

Hebrew
English
“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!

Notes

When Babylon fell, the noise of battle was overwhelming. People screamed and yelled, soldiers shouted battle cries, and boulders crashed as walls fell.

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

Book of Jeremiah Nations

Topics

Persia: Prophecies Concerning War: Evils of