Jeremiah 51:49 cpdv — And in the manner that Babylon has caused the slain to fall in Israel, so the slain of Babylon will fall over the entir…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And in the manner that Babylon has caused the slain to fall in Israel, so the slain of Babylon will fall over the entire earth. "

— Jeremiah 51:49, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

46

For otherwise, your heart may faint, and you may be afraid at the news that is heard in the land. And the news will arrive within a year, and after that year more news will arrive. And iniquity will be in the land, and one ruler will be over another ruler.

47

Because of this, behold, the days are approaching, when I will visit against the graven images of Babylon. And her entire land will be confounded, and all her slain will fall in her midst.

48

And the heavens and the earth, and all the things that are in them, will give praise over Babylon. For despoilers will approach her from the north, says the Lord.

49

And in the manner that Babylon has caused the slain to fall in Israel, so the slain of Babylon will fall over the entire earth.

50

You who have fled from the sword, approach, do not stand still. Remember from afar the Lord, and let Jerusalem rise up in your heart.

51

We have been confounded, for we heard reproach. Shame has covered our faces, for strangers have overwhelmed the holiness of the house of the Lord.

52

Because of this, behold, the days are approaching, says the Lord, when I will visit against her graven images, and within all her land the wounded will groan.

Jeremiah 51:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:49 say?
Jeremiah 51:49 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And in the manner that Babylon has caused the slain to fall in Israel, so the slain of Babylon will fall over the entire earth. ”
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 (CPDV): “And in the manner that Babylon has caused the slain to fall in Israel, so the slain of Babylon will fall over the entire earth. ” 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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