Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians. New Living Translation “Listen! Hear the cry of Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians. English Standard Version “A voice! A cry from Babylon! The noise of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Berean Standard Bible “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! King James Bible A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans: New King James Version The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, And great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans, New American Standard Bible The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! NASB 1995 The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! NASB 1977 The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Legacy Standard Bible The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Amplified Bible The sound of an outcry [comes] from Babylon, And [the sound] of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Christian Standard Bible The sound of a cry from Babylon! The sound of terrible destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Holman Christian Standard Bible The sound of a cry from Babylon! The sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! American Standard Version The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Contemporary English Version Listen to the cries for help coming from Babylon. Everywhere in the country the sounds of destruction can be heard. English Revised Version The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! GOD'S WORD® Translation Cries of agony are heard from Babylon. Sounds of terrible destruction are heard from the land of the Babylonians. Good News Translation The LORD says, "Listen to the sound of crying in Babylon, of mourning for the destruction in the land. International Standard Version "The sound of a cry is coming from Babylon, great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans. Majority Standard Bible ?The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! NET Bible Cries of anguish will come from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians. New Heart English Bible "The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans." Webster's Bible Translation A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans: World English Bible “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“A voice of a cry [is] from Babylon, "" And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldean. Young's Literal Translation A voice of a cry is from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldean. Smith's Literal Translation The voice of a cry from Babel, and a great breaking from the land of the Chaldeans: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe noise of a cry from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans : Catholic Public Domain Version A voice of outcry from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! New American Bible A sound of crying from Babylon, great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans; New Revised Standard Version Listen!—a cry from Babylon! A great crashing from the land of the Chaldeans! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA sound of wailing comes from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A sound of wailing from Babel, and great ruin from the land of the Chaldeans! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hark! a cry from Babylon, And great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Brenton Septuagint Translation A sound of a cry in Babylon, and great destruction in the land of the Chaldeans: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Babylon's Punishment…53Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens and fortifies her lofty stronghold, the destroyers I send will come against her,” declares the LORD. 54“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! 55For the LORD will destroy Babylon; He will silence her mighty voice. The waves will roar like great waters; the tumult of their voices will resound.… 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 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 18:10 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 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 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 47:5 “Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of the Chaldeans. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms. 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 14:4-5 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. 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 13:6 Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. 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 24:10 The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. 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.” Isaiah 34:10 It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it. Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” Treasury of Scripture A sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans: Jeremiah 48:3-5 A voice of crying shall be from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction… Jeremiah 50:22,27,43,46 A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction… Isaiah 13:6-9 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty… Jump to Previous Babylon Babylonians Chaldaeans Chaldean Chaldeans Chalde'ans Cry Destruction Great Hark Noise Outcry Sound VoiceJump to Next Babylon Babylonians Chaldaeans Chaldean Chaldeans Chalde'ans Cry Destruction Great Hark Noise Outcry Sound VoiceJeremiah 51 1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, 64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon The sound of a cry comes from Babylon This phrase indicates a lament or distress signal emanating from Babylon, a city known for its grandeur and power. Historically, Babylon was the capital of the Babylonian Empire, a dominant force in the ancient Near East. The cry signifies impending doom and judgment, aligning with the prophetic declarations against Babylon throughout the book of Jeremiah. Babylon's fall is a recurring theme in biblical prophecy, symbolizing the ultimate downfall of human pride and rebellion against God. This cry can be seen as a fulfillment of earlier prophecies, such as those in Isaiah 13 and Jeremiah 50, where Babylon's destruction is foretold. the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of Judah and the surrounding nations, including Babylon. 2. Babylon An ancient city and empire known for its wealth, power, and opposition to God's people. It symbolizes human pride and rebellion against God. 3. Chaldeans A people group within Babylon, often synonymous with the Babylonians, known for their influence and power in the region. 4. The Cry Represents the lament and distress of Babylon as it faces impending judgment and destruction. 5. Destruction The prophesied downfall of Babylon as a result of God's judgment against its pride and idolatry. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of all nations, and He can raise them up or bring them down according to His purposes. This should remind us to trust in God's ultimate plan and justice. The Consequences of Pride and Idolatry Babylon's destruction serves as a warning against pride and idolatry. We must examine our lives for areas where we may be placing anything above God. The Certainty of God's Judgment Just as Babylon faced judgment, there is a certainty of God's judgment on all that opposes Him. This should motivate us to live righteously and share the gospel with others. Hope Amidst Judgment Even in the midst of judgment, God provides hope for His people. We can find comfort in knowing that God is working all things for the good of those who love Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The soundק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of a cry זְעָקָ֖ה (zə·‘ā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2201: A shriek, outcry [comes from] Babylon, מִבָּבֶ֑ל (mib·bā·ḇel) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city the sound of great גָּד֖וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent destruction וְשֶׁ֥בֶר (wə·še·ḇer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash from the land מֵאֶ֥רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of the Chaldeans! כַּשְׂדִּֽים׃ (kaś·dîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab Links Jeremiah 51:54 NIVJeremiah 51:54 NLT Jeremiah 51:54 ESV Jeremiah 51:54 NASB Jeremiah 51:54 KJV Jeremiah 51:54 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 51:54 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 51:54 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 51:54 French Bible Jeremiah 51:54 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:54 The sound of a cry from Babylon (Jer.) |
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