Jeremiah 50:22 nasb — "The noise of battle is in the land, And great destruction.

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""The noise of battle is in the land, And great destruction."

— Jeremiah 50:22, NASB

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Jeremiah 50 — Context

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'And I will bring Israel back to his pasture and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan, and his desire will be satisfied in the hill country of Ephraim and Gilead.

20

'In those days and at that time,' declares the LORD, 'search will be made for the iniquity of Israel, but there will be none; and for the sins of Judah, but they will not be found; for I will pardon those whom I leave as a remnant.'

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"Against the land of Merathaim, go up against it, And against the inhabitants of Pekod. Slay and utterly destroy them," declares the LORD, "And do according to all that I have commanded you.

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"The noise of battle is in the land, And great destruction.

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"How the hammer of the whole earth Has been cut off and broken! How Babylon has become An object of horror among the nations!

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"I set a snare for you and you were also caught, O Babylon, While you yourself were not aware; You have been found and also seized Because you have engaged in conflict with the LORD."

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The LORD has opened His armory And has brought forth the weapons of His indignation, For it is a work of the Lord GOD of hosts In the land of the Chaldeans.

Jeremiah 50:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 50:22 say?
Jeremiah 50:22 in the NASB reads: “"The noise of battle is in the land, And great destruction.”
Where is Jeremiah 50:22 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 50:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 50, verse 22.
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 50:22.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 50:22 in?
Jeremiah 50:22 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 50:22?
Jeremiah 50:22 reads (NASB): “"The noise of battle is in the land, And great destruction.” 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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