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Jeremiah 50:2

Jeremiah 50:1 nasb — The word which the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, through Jeremiah the prophet:

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"The word which the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, through Jeremiah the prophet:"

— Jeremiah 50:1, NASB

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Jeremiah 50 — Context

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The word which the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, through Jeremiah the prophet:

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"Declare and proclaim among the nations. Proclaim it and lift up a standard. Do not conceal it but say, 'Babylon has been captured, Bel has been put to shame, Marduk has been shattered; Her images have been put to shame, her idols have been shattered.'

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"For a nation has come up against her out of the north; it will make her land an object of horror, and there will be no inhabitant in it. Both man and beast have wandered off, they have gone away!

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"In those days and at that time," declares the LORD, "the sons of Israel will come, both they and the sons of Judah as well; they will go along weeping as they go, and it will be the LORD their God they will seek.

Jeremiah 50:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 50:1 say?
Jeremiah 50:1 in the NASB reads: “The word which the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, through Jeremiah the prophet:”
Where is Jeremiah 50:1 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 50:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 50, verse 1.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 50:1.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 50:1 in?
Jeremiah 50:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 50:1?
Jeremiah 50:1 reads (NASB): “The word which the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, through Jeremiah the prophet:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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