Jeremiah 51:1

Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 51:1

BSB
This is what the LORD says: "Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer.
AKJV
Thus said the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the middle of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
CPDV
Thus says the Lord: "Behold, I will raise up, over Babylon and over its inhabitants, who have lifted up their heart against me, something like a pestilent wind.
ERV
Thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in Lebkamai, a destroying wind.
NHEB
Thus says the LORD: "Look, I will raise up against Babylon, and against those who dwell in Lebkamai, a destroying wind.
SMT
Thus said Jehovah: Behold me raising up against Babel and against those dwelling in the heart of those rising up, a destroying spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 51:1

ThussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameBeholdIwillraiseupH5782VerbagainstBabylonH894Proper Name LocationandagainstthemthatdwellH3427VerbinthemidstH3820Noun MasculineofthemthatriseupH6965VerbagainstmeadestroyingH7843VerbwindH7307Noun Feminine

Commentary for Jeremiah 51:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 51:1
Summary
God raises destructive force against Babylon.
Place
Babylon
Event
God mobilizes against Babylon
Estimated Time Period
c. 606 BC
Category
Prophecy