Jeremiah 51:13

O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 51:13

BSB

You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.

AKJV

O you that dwell on many waters, abundant in treasures, your end is come, and the measure of your covetousness.

CPDV

You who live above many waters, rich in treasures: your end has arrived, your measure has been cut short.

ERV

O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, the measure of thy covetousness.

NHEB

You who dwell on many waters, abundant in treasures, your end has come, the measure of your covetousness.

SMT

Dwelling upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end came, the measure of thy plunder.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 51:13

OthouthatdwellestH7931VerbuponmanyH7227 watersH4325Noun Masculine abundantH7227intreasuresH214Noun MasculinethineendH7093Noun MasculineiscomeH935VerbandthemeasureH520Noun FeminineofthycovetousnessH1215Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 51:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 51:13

Summary

Babylon's wealth and greed bring doom.

Place

Babylon

Event

Judgment pronounced

Estimated Time Period

c. 606 BC