Jeremiah 51:60 net — Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon– all these prophecies written about Baby…

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"Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon– all these prophecies written about Babylon."

— Jeremiah 51:60, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

57

“I will make her officials and wise men drunk, along with her governors, leaders, and warriors. They will fall asleep forever and never wake up,” says the King whose name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

58

This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says,“Babylon’s thick wall will be completely demolished. Her high gates will be set on fire. The peoples strive for what does not satisfy. The nations grow weary trying to get what will be destroyed.”

59

This is the order Jeremiah the prophet gave to Seraiah son of Neriah, son of Mahseiah, when he went to King Zedekiah of Judah in Babylon during the fourth year of his reign.(Seraiah was a quartermaster.)

60

Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon– all these prophecies written about Babylon.

61

Then Jeremiah said to Seraiah,“When you arrive in Babylon, make sure you read aloud all these prophecies.

62

Then say,‘O LORD, you have announced that you will destroy this place so that no people or animals live in it any longer. Certainly it will lie desolate forever!’

63

When you finish reading this scroll aloud, tie a stone to it and throw it into the middle of the Euphrates River.

Jeremiah 51:60 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:60 say?
Jeremiah 51:60 in the NET Bible reads: “Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon– all these prophecies written about Babylon.”
Where is Jeremiah 51:60 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:60 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 60.
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 51:60.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:60 in?
Jeremiah 51:60 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 51:60?
Jeremiah 51:60 reads (NET): “Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon– all these prophecies written about Babylon.” 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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