Jeremiah 51:40

I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 51:40

BSB

I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.

AKJV

I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.

CPDV

I will lead them away, like lambs to the slaughter, and like rams with young goats.

ERV

I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he-goats.

NHEB

"I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.

SMT

I will bring them down as lambs for the slaughter, as rams with he goats.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 51:40

IwillbringthemdownH3381VerblikelambsH3733Noun MasculinetotheslaughterH2873VerblikeramsH352Noun MasculinewithhegoatsH6260Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 51:40

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

Overview of Jeremiah 51:40

Summary

Babylon's leaders slaughtered like helpless livestock

Place

Babylon

Event

Leaders brought to slaughter

Estimated Time Period

c. 605 BC