Jeremiah 51:49 asv — As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land.

American Standard Version

"As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land. "

— Jeremiah 51:49, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

46

And let not your heart faint, neither fear ye for the tidings that shall be heard in the land; for tidings shall come one year, and after that in another year shall come tidings, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.

47

Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will execute judgment upon the graven 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 unto her from the north, saith Jehovah.

49

As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land.

50

Ye that have escaped the sword, go ye, stand not still; remember Jehovah from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.

51

We are confounded, because we have heard reproach; confusion hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of Jehovah’s house.

52

Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will execute judgment upon her graven images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.

Jeremiah 51:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:49 say?
Jeremiah 51:49 in the American Standard Version reads: “As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land. ”
Where is Jeremiah 51:49 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 49.
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 51:49.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:49 in?
Jeremiah 51:49 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 51:49?
Jeremiah 51:49 reads (ASV): “As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land. ” 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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