Jeremiah 51:63 cpdv — And when you will have completed reading this book, you will tie a stone to it, and you will cast it into the midst of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when you will have completed reading this book, you will tie a stone to it, and you will cast it into the midst of the Euphrates. "

— Jeremiah 51:63, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

60

And Jeremiah wrote in one book all the evil that was to overwhelm Babylon; all these words were written against Babylon.

61

And Jeremiah said to Seraiah: “When you will enter into Babylon, and you will see and read all these words,

62

you will say: ‘O Lord, you have spoken against this place so that you may destroy it, so that there would not be anyone, from man even to beast, who may live in it, and so that it may be desolate forever.’

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And when you will have completed reading this book, you will tie a stone to it, and you will cast it into the midst of the Euphrates.

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And you will say: ‘So shall Babylon be submerged! And she will not rise up before the face of the affliction that I will lead over her. And she will be broken.’ ” The words of Jeremiah thus far.

Jeremiah 51:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:63 say?
Jeremiah 51:63 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when you will have completed reading this book, you will tie a stone to it, and you will cast it into the midst of the Euphrates. ”
Where is Jeremiah 51:63 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:63 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 63.
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 51:63.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:63 in?
Jeremiah 51:63 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 51:63?
Jeremiah 51:63 reads (CPDV): “And when you will have completed reading this book, you will tie a stone to it, and you will cast it into the midst of the Euphrates. ” 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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