Jeremiah 51:31 asv — One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is tak…

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"One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter: "

— Jeremiah 51:31, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

28

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

29

And the land trembleth and is in pain; for the purposes of Jehovah against Babylon do stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

30

The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might hath failed; they are become as women: her dwelling-places are set on fire; her bars are broken.

31

One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter:

32

and the passages are seized, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.

33

For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing-floor at the time when it is trodden; yet a little while, and the time of harvest shall come for her.

34

Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath, like a monster, swallowed me up, he hath filled his maw with my delicacies; he hath cast me out.

Jeremiah 51:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:31 say?
Jeremiah 51:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter: ”
Where is Jeremiah 51:31 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 31.
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 51:31.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:31 in?
Jeremiah 51:31 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 51:31?
Jeremiah 51:31 reads (ASV): “One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter: ” 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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