Jeremiah 51:40 bbe — I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together.

Bible in Basic English

"I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together."

— Jeremiah 51:40, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

37

And Babylon will become a mass of broken walls, a hole for jackals, a cause of wonder and surprise, without a living man in it.

38

They will be crying out together like lions, their voices will be like the voices of young lions.

39

When they are heated, I will make a feast for them, and overcome them with wine, so that they may become unconscious, sleeping an eternal sleep without awaking, says the Lord.

40

I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together.

41

How is Babylon taken! and the praise of all the earth surprised! how has Babylon become a cause of wonder among the nations!

42

The sea has come up over Babylon; she is covered with the mass of its waves.

43

Her towns have become a waste, a dry and unwatered land, where no man has his living-place and no son of man goes by.

Jeremiah 51:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:40 say?
Jeremiah 51:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together.”
Where is Jeremiah 51:40 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 40.
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 51:40.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:40 in?
Jeremiah 51:40 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 51:40?
Jeremiah 51:40 reads (BBE): “I will make them go down to death like lambs, like he-goats together.” 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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