Jeremiah 51:8

Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 51:8

BSB
Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed.
AKJV
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
CPDV
Suddenly, Babylon has fallen and been crushed. Wail over her! Take a balm to her pain, if perhaps she may be healed."
ERV
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
NHEB
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: wail for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
SMT
Babylon fell suddenly, and she will be broken: wail ye for her; take balsam for her pain, perhaps she will be healed.

Commentary for Jeremiah 51:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 51:8
Summary
Babylon collapses suddenly beyond recovery.
Place
Babylon
Event
Babylon's sudden destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 606 BC
Category
Prophecy