Jeremiah 51:26 nasb — "They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever,"…

NASB

""They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD."

— Jeremiah 51:26, NASB

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

23

And with you I shatter the shepherd and his flock, And with you I shatter the farmer and his team, And with you I shatter governors and prefects.

24

"But I will repay Babylon and all the inhabitants of Chaldea for all their evil that they have done in Zion before your eyes," declares the LORD.

25

"Behold, I am against you, O destroying mountain, Who destroys the whole earth," declares the LORD, "And I will stretch out My hand against you, And roll you down from the crags, And I will make you a burnt out mountain.

26

"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.

27

Lift up a signal in the land, Blow a trumpet among the nations! Consecrate the nations against her, Summon against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz; Appoint a marshal against her, Bring up the horses like bristly locusts.

28

Consecrate the nations against her, The kings of the Medes, Their governors and all their prefects, And every land of their dominion.

29

So the land quakes and writhes, For the purposes of the LORD against Babylon stand, To make the land of Babylon A desolation without inhabitants.

Jeremiah 51:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:26 say?
Jeremiah 51:26 in the NASB reads: “"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.”
Where is Jeremiah 51:26 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 26.
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 51:26.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:26 in?
Jeremiah 51:26 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 51:26?
Jeremiah 51:26 reads (NASB): “"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.” 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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