Jeremiah 50:35 bbe — A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men.

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"A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men."

— Jeremiah 50:35, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 50 — Context

32

And pride will go with uncertain steps and have a fall, and there will be no one to come to his help: and I will put a fire in his towns, burning up everything round about him.

33

This is what the Lord of armies has said: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are crushed down together: all those who took them prisoner keep them in a tight grip; they will not let them go.

34

Their saviour is strong; the Lord of armies is his name: he will certainly take up their cause, so that he may give rest to the earth and trouble to the people of Babylon.

35

A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men.

36

A sword is on the men of pride, and they will become foolish: a sword is on her men of war, and they will be broken.

37

A sword is on all the mixed people in her, and they will become like women: a sword is on her store-houses, and they will be taken by her attackers.

38

A sword is on her waters, drying them up; for it is a land of images, and their minds are fixed on false gods.

Jeremiah 50:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 50:35 say?
Jeremiah 50:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men.”
Where is Jeremiah 50:35 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 50:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 50, verse 35.
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 50:35.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 50:35 in?
Jeremiah 50:35 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 50:35?
Jeremiah 50:35 reads (BBE): “A sword is on the Chaldaeans, says the Lord, and on the people of Babylon, and on her rulers and on her wise men.” 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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