Jeremiah 51:26 web — They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says…

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"They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh."

— Jeremiah 51:26, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

23

and with you will I break in pieces the shepherd and his flock; and with you will I break in pieces the farmer and his yoke [of oxen]; and with you will I break in pieces governors and deputies.

24

I will render to Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, says Yahweh.

25

Behold, I am against you, destroying mountain, says Yahweh, which destroys all the earth; and I will stretch out my hand on you, and roll you down from the rocks, and will make you a burnt mountain.

26

They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh.

27

Set up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker worm.

28

Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, its governors, and all its deputies, and all the land of their dominion.

29

The land trembles and is in pain; for the purposes of Yahweh against Babylon do stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

Jeremiah 51:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:26 say?
Jeremiah 51:26 in the World English Bible reads: “They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh.”
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 (WEB): “They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh.” 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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