Jeremiah 51:54 asv — The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!

American Standard Version

"The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! "

— Jeremiah 51:54, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

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.

53

Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall destroyers come unto her, saith Jehovah.

54

The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!

55

For Jehovah layeth Babylon waste, and destroyeth out of her the great voice; and their waves roar like many waters; the noise of their voice is uttered:

56

for the destroyer is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, their bows are broken in pieces; for Jehovah is a God of recompenses, he will surely requite.

57

And I will make drunk her princes and her wise men, her governors and her deputies, and her mighty men; and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts.

Jeremiah 51:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:54 say?
Jeremiah 51:54 in the American Standard Version reads: “The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! ”
Where is Jeremiah 51:54 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:54 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 54.
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 51:54.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:54 in?
Jeremiah 51:54 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 51:54?
Jeremiah 51:54 reads (ASV): “The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! ” 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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