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Jeremiah 51:54

Babylon
Judgment

52 “Therefore, behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish her idols, and throughout her land the wounded will groan.

53 Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens and fortifies her lofty stronghold, the destroyers I send will come against her,” declares the LORD.

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

55 For 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.

56 For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
KJV
A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:
WEB
“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
ASV
The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
DARBY
The sound of a cry [cometh] from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans;
BLB
“The voice of a cry [is] from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
ÅB
Skrik lyder fra Babel, det er stor ødeleggelse i kaldeernes land.
OTB
«‘Jeg vil gi gjengjeldelse til Babylon og til alle innbyggerne i Kaldea For all deres ondskap som de har gjort i Sion i ditt syn,’ Erklærer Herren.
B1930
Skrik lyder fra Babel, det er stor ødeleggelse i kaldeernes land.

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