Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version How broken and shattered is the hammer of the whole earth! How desolate is Babylon among the nations! New Living Translation Babylon, the mightiest hammer in all the earth, lies broken and shattered. Babylon is desolate among the nations! English Standard Version How the hammer of the whole earth is cut down and broken! How Babylon has become a horror among the nations! Berean Standard Bible How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! King James Bible How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! New King James Version How the hammer of the whole earth has been cut apart and broken! How Babylon has become a desolation among the nations! New American Standard Bible “How the hammer of the whole earth Has been cut off and broken! How Babylon has become An object of horror among the nations! NASB 1995 “How the hammer of the whole earth Has been cut off and broken! How Babylon has become An object of horror among the nations! NASB 1977 “How the hammer of the whole earth Has been cut off and broken! How Babylon has become An object of horror among the nations! Legacy Standard Bible How the hammer of the whole earth Has been cut in pieces and broken! How Babylon has become An object of horror among the nations! Amplified Bible “How the hammer of the whole earth Is crushed and broken! How Babylon has become A horror [of desolation] among the nations! Christian Standard Bible How the hammer of the whole earth is cut down and smashed! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! Holman Christian Standard Bible How the hammer of the whole earth is cut down and smashed! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! American Standard Version How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! Contemporary English Version Babylonia was a hammer pounding every country, but now it lies broken. What a shock to the nations of the world! English Revised Version How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! GOD'S WORD® Translation The hammer of the whole earth is broken and shattered. See how desolate Babylon is of all the nations! Good News Translation Babylonia hammered the whole world to pieces, and now that hammer is shattered! All the nations are shocked at what has happened to that country. International Standard Version How the hammer of all the earth is cut off and broken! How Babylon has become a horror among the nations! Majority Standard Bible How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! NET Bible Babylon hammered the whole world to pieces. But see how that 'hammer' has been broken and shattered! See what an object of horror Babylon has become among the nations! New Heart English Bible How is the hammer of the whole earth cut apart and broken. How is Babylon become a desolation among the nations. Webster's Bible Translation How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! World English Bible How the hammer of the whole earth is cut apart and broken! How Babylon has become a desolation among the nations! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHow it has been cut and broken, "" The hammer of the whole earth! How Babylon has been for a desolation among nations! Young's Literal Translation How hath it been cut and broken, The hammer of the whole earth! How hath Babylon been for a desolation among nations! Smith's Literal Translation How was the hammer of all the earth cut off, and it will be broken! How was Babel for a desolation among the nations! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow is the hammer of the whole earth broken, and destroyed! how is Babylon turned into a desert among the nations! Catholic Public Domain Version How has the mallet of the entire earth been broken and crushed? How has Babylon been turned into a desert among the nations? New American Bible How the hammer of the whole earth has been cut off and broken! What an object of horror Babylon has become among the nations! New Revised Standard Version How the hammer of the whole earth is cut down and broken! How Babylon has become a horror among the nations! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow is the mighty one of the whole earth defeated and taken! How has Babylon become an amazement among the nations! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated How the mighty one of all the Earth is broken and is taken! How Babel has become an astonishment among the nations! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How is the hammer of the whole earth Cut asunder and broken! How is Babylon become A desolation among the nations! Brenton Septuagint Translation How is the hammer of the whole earth broken and crushed! How is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Babylon…22“The noise of battle is in the land—the noise of great destruction. 23How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! 24I laid a snare for you, O Babylon, and you were caught before you knew it. You were found and captured because you challenged the LORD.… Cross References Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Isaiah 14:4-6 you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. Revelation 18:10 In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” Isaiah 13:19 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Revelation 18:21 Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. Isaiah 47:1-3 “Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. / Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. / Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.” Revelation 17:5 And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Isaiah 13:1-3 This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: / Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. / I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. Revelation 14:8 Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.” Isaiah 21:9 Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!” Revelation 16:19 The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. Isaiah 45:1-2 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. Revelation 18:8 Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Isaiah 46:1-2 Bel crouches; Nebo cowers. Their idols weigh down beasts and cattle. The images you carry are burdensome, a load to the weary animal. / The gods cower; they crouch together, unable to relieve the burden; but they themselves go into captivity. Revelation 18:19 Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” Treasury of Scripture How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations! Jeremiah 51:20-24 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; … Isaiah 14:4-6,12-17 That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased! … Revelation 18:16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! Jump to Previous Apart Astonishment Asunder Babylon Broken Cut Desolate Desolation Earth Hammer Horror Nations Object Shattered Waste WholeJump to Next Apart Astonishment Asunder Babylon Broken Cut Desolate Desolation Earth Hammer Horror Nations Object Shattered Waste WholeJeremiah 50 1. The judgment of Babylon and the redemption of IsraelHow the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! This phrase refers to Babylon, which was once a dominant world power, symbolized as a "hammer" due to its military might and ability to crush nations. Historically, Babylon was known for its conquests and influence over the ancient Near East. The imagery of a broken and shattered hammer signifies the sudden and complete downfall of Babylon, fulfilling the prophecies of its destruction. This aligns with the biblical theme of divine justice, where God humbles the proud and powerful. The fall of Babylon is also a precursor to the ultimate judgment against all worldly powers that oppose God, as seen in Revelation 18. What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and the surrounding nations. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah. 2. Babylon An ancient city and empire known for its wealth, power, and influence. In the context of Jeremiah 50, Babylon is depicted as a powerful oppressor that will face divine judgment. 3. The Hammer of the Whole Earth This metaphor refers to Babylon's role as a dominant force and oppressor in the ancient world. The imagery of a hammer suggests strength and the ability to crush opposition. 4. Nations The various peoples and kingdoms that were under Babylon's influence or control. The prophecy indicates that Babylon's fall will be a significant event among these nations. 5. Judgment The event of divine retribution against Babylon for its pride, idolatry, and oppression. This judgment is a central theme in Jeremiah 50. Teaching Points The Sovereignty of GodGod's control over nations and empires is absolute. No power, no matter how mighty, can withstand His judgment. The Consequences of Pride Babylon's downfall serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance. Nations and individuals alike must recognize their dependence on God. The Certainty of Divine Justice God's justice may seem delayed, but it is certain. Believers can trust that God will ultimately right all wrongs. The Transience of Earthly Power Earthly power and influence are temporary. True security and significance are found in God's eternal kingdom. Hope for the Oppressed The fall of Babylon is a message of hope for those who suffer under oppression, reminding them that God hears their cries and will act on their behalf.(23) How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder . . . !--The image had been used before (Jeremiah 23:29) of the might of right as seen in the words of Jehovah. Here it describes the right of might as seen in the despotism of Babylon. The name of Charles Martel and, according to one etymology, that of Judas Maccabaeus, present interesting parallelisms. And now the hammer itself, which had been as an instrument in the hand of Jehovah (Jeremiah 51:20), is to be, in its turn, crushed by a power mightier than its own.Verse 23. - The hammer of the whole earth. So in Isaiah (Isaiah 14:5), "Jehovah hath broken the staff of the wicked, the rod of the rulers; which smote peoples in passion with an unceasing stroke." In the next chapter a similar title is conferred upon Israel, with the right to retaliate upon Babylon all the evil which Babylon had done to Zion (Jeremiah 51:20-24). Compare the epithet Martel, "The Hammer," given to Charles, Duke of the Franks, on account of his great victory over the Saraoens at Tours; it is tempting to add "Makkabi," the epithet of Judas (Maccabaeus), but the k is not the same letter as that in maqqab, hammer. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Howאֵ֤יךְ (’êḵ) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where the hammer פַּטִּ֖ישׁ (paṭ·ṭîš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6360: A forge hammer of the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every earth הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land lies broken נִגְדַּע֙ (niḡ·da‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1438: To fell a, tree, to destroy anything and shattered! וַיִּשָּׁבֵ֔ר (way·yiš·šā·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces What אֵ֣יךְ (’êḵ) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where a horror לְשַׁמָּ֛ה (lə·šam·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8047: Ruin, consternation Babylon בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city has become הָיְתָ֧ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be among the nations! בַּגּוֹיִֽם׃ (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Links Jeremiah 50:23 NIVJeremiah 50:23 NLT Jeremiah 50:23 ESV Jeremiah 50:23 NASB Jeremiah 50:23 KJV Jeremiah 50:23 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 50:23 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 50:23 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 50:23 French Bible Jeremiah 50:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 50:23 How is the hammer of the whole (Jer.) |
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