Jeremiah 51:45 web — My people, go away from the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of Yahweh.

World English Bible

"My people, go away from the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of Yahweh."

— Jeremiah 51:45, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

42

The sea is come up on Babylon; she is covered with the multitude of its waves.

43

Her cities are become a desolation, a dry land, and a desert, a land in which no man dwells, neither does any son of man pass thereby.

44

I will execute judgment on Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he has swallowed up; and the nations shall not flow any more to him: yes, the wall of Babylon shall fall.

45

My people, go away from the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of Yahweh.

46

Don't let your heart faint, neither fear for the news that shall be heard in the land; for news shall come one year, and after that in another year [shall come] news, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.

47

Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will execute judgment on the engraved images of Babylon; and her whole land shall be confounded; and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.

48

Then the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for joy over Babylon; for the destroyers shall come to her from the north, says Yahweh.

Jeremiah 51:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:45 say?
Jeremiah 51:45 in the World English Bible reads: “My people, go away from the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of Yahweh.”
Where is Jeremiah 51:45 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 45.
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 51:45.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:45 in?
Jeremiah 51:45 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 51:45?
Jeremiah 51:45 reads (WEB): “My people, go away from the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of 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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