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.
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 Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom