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Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against her; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/51.htm">New Living Translation</a> Raise a signal flag to the nations. Sound the battle cry! Mobilize them all against Babylon. Prepare them to fight against her! Bring out the armies of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander, and bring a multitude of horses like swarming locusts! <a href="/esv/jeremiah/51.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Set up a standard on the earth; blow the trumpet among the nations; prepare the nations for war against her; summon against her the kingdoms, Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; appoint a marshal against her; bring up horses like bristling locusts. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/51.htm">King James Bible</a> Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillers. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/51.htm">New King James Version</a> Set up a banner in the land, Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against her, Call the kingdoms together against her: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a general against her; Cause the horses to come up like the bristling locusts. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/51.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Lift up a signal flag in the land, Blow a trumpet among the nations! Consecrate the nations against her, Summon against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; Appoint an officer against her, Bring up the horses like bristly locusts. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/51.htm">NASB 1995</a> Lift up a signal in the land, Blow a trumpet among the nations! Consecrate the nations against her, Summon against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz; Appoint a marshal against her, Bring up the horses like bristly locusts. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/51.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Lift up a signal in the land, Blow a trumpet among the nations! Consecrate the nations against her, Summon against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz; Appoint a marshal against her, Bring up the horses like bristly locusts. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Lift up a standard in the land, Blow a trumpet among the nations! Set apart the nations against her; Summon against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; Appoint a marshal against her; Bring up the horses like bristly locusts. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/51.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Lift up a signal in the land [to spread the news]! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Dedicate the nations [for war] against her; Call against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a marshal against her; Cause the horses to come up like bristly locusts [with their wings not yet released from their cases]. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/51.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Raise a signal flag in the land; blow a ram’s horn among the nations; set apart the nations against her. Summon kingdoms against her — Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a marshal against her; bring up horses like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Raise a signal flag in the land; blow a ram&#8217s horn among the nations; set apart the nations against her. Summon kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a marshal against her; bring up horses like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/51.htm">American Standard Version</a> Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker-worm. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/51.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Signal the nations to get ready to attack. Raise a flag and blow a trumpet. Send for the armies of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Choose a commander; let the cavalry attack like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/51.htm">English Revised Version</a> Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough cankerworm. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/51.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Raise your battle flag throughout the world. Blow the ram's horn among the nations. Prepare nations to attack Babylon. Tell the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz to attack it. Appoint a commander to lead the attack. Bring up horses like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/51.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Give the signal to attack! Blow the trumpet so that the nations can hear! Prepare the nations for war against Babylonia! Tell the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz to attack. Appoint an officer to lead the attack. Bring up the horses like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/51.htm">International Standard Version</a> Lift up a battle standard in the land. Blow a trumpet among the nations. Consecrate the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz against her. Appoint a commander against her, bring up horses like bristling locusts. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/51.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram?s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her?Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. <a href="/net/jeremiah/51.htm">NET Bible</a> "Raise up battle flags throughout the lands. Sound the trumpets calling the nations to do battle. Prepare the nations to do battle against Babylonia. Call for these kingdoms to attack her: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander to lead the attack. Send horses against her like a swarm of locusts. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/51.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Set up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker worm. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/51.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillars. <a href="/web/jeremiah/51.htm">World English Bible</a> “Set up a standard in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against her! Call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz! Appoint a marshal against her! Cause the horses to come up as the swarming locusts! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/51.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Lift up an ensign in the land, "" Blow a horn among nations, "" Sanctify nations against it, "" Summon against it the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz, "" Appoint an infant head against it, "" Cause the horse to ascend as the rough cankerworm. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/51.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Lift ye up an ensign in the land, Blow a trumpet among nations, Sanctify against it nations, Summon against it the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz, Appoint against it an infant head, Cause the horse to ascend as the rough cankerworm. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/51.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Lift up a signal in the earth, strike ye the trumpet in the nations, consecrate the nations against her, cause ye to be heard against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint over her a satrap; bring up the horse as the bristling locust.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/51.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Set ye up a standard in the land: sound with the trumpet among the nations: prepare the nations against her: call together against her the kings of Ararat, Menni, and Ascenez: number Taphsar against her, bring the horse as the stinging locust. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/51.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Lift up a sign in the land! Sound the trumpet among the nations! Sanctify the nations against her. Announce against her the kings of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Number against her Taphsar. Lead in the horse, like the stinging locust. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/51.htm">New American Bible</a> Raise a signal in the land, sound the trumpet among the nations; Dedicate nations for war against her, summon against her the kingdoms: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; Appoint a recruiting officer against her, dispatch horses like bristling locusts. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/51.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Raise a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations; prepare the nations for war against her, summon against her the kingdoms, Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; appoint a marshal against her, bring up horses like bristling locusts.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/51.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Set up a banner in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations; prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Armenia, and Aschenaz; decree destruction against her; bring up horses like crawling locusts. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/51.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Set up a flag in the land! Sound the trumpet among the nations! Prepare against her the nations and announce against her the kingdoms of Ardat, and of Armenia, and of Ashkenaz. Command destruction upon her! Bring up horses as locusts!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/51.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Set ye up a standard in the land, Blow the horn among the nations, Prepare the nations against her, Call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz; Appoint a marshal against her; Cause the horses to come up as the rough canker-worm. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/51.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Lift up a standard in the land, sound the trumpet among the nations, consecrate the nations against her, raise up kings against her by me, and that for the people of Achanaz; set against her engines of war; bring up against her horses as a multitude of locusts. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=16116" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Babylon's Punishment</a> …26No one shall retrieve from you a cornerstone or a foundation stone, because you will become desolate forever,” declares the LORD. 27<a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: śə·’ū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">“Raise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5251.htm" title="5251: nês (N-ms) -- From nacac; a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token.">a banner</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land!</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: tiq·‘ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">Blow</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: šō·w·p̄ār (N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">the ram’s horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: bag·gō·w·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">among the nations!</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: qad·də·šū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">Prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">the nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against her.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: haš·mî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Summon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4467.htm" title="4467: mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign. From malak; dominion, i.e. the estate or the country.">the kingdoms</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against her—</a> <a href="/hebrew/780.htm" title="780: ’ă·rā·raṭ (N-proper-fs) -- A district in E. Armenia. Of foreign origin; Ararat.">Ararat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4508.htm" title="4508: min·nî (N-proper-fs) -- A region of Armenia. Of foreign derivation; Minni, an Armenian province.">Minni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/813.htm" title="813: wə·’aš·kə·nāz (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land. Of foreign origin; Ashkenaz, a Japhethite, also his descendants.">and Ashkenaz.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: piq·ḏū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">Appoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/2951.htm" title="2951: ṭip̄·sār (N-ms) -- A scribe, marshal. Of foreign derivation; a military governor.">a captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against her;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ha·‘ă·lū- (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">bring up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sūs (N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/5569.htm" title="5569: sā·mār (Adj-ms) -- Bristling, rough. From camar; bristling, i.e. Shaggy.">like swarming</a> <a href="/hebrew/3218.htm" title="3218: kə·ye·leq (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- (a kind of) locust. From an unused root meaning to lick up; a devourer; specifically, the young locust.">locusts.</a> 28Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Isaiah 13:17</a> Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6</a> For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. <a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm">Isaiah 13:2-5</a> Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. / I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. / Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. ... <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Revelation 17:16-17</a> And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Isaiah 21:2</a> A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</a> And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a> This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Revelation 16:12</a> And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East. <a href="/isaiah/41-25.htm">Isaiah 41:25</a> I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay. <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. <a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a> I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a> Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">Isaiah 48:14</a> Come together, all of you, and listen: Which of the idols has foretold these things? The LORD’s chosen ally will carry out His desire against Babylon, and His arm will be against the Chaldeans. <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a> They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” <a href="/ezekiel/38-15.htm">Ezekiel 38:15-16</a> And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Set you up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillars.ye up<a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Jeremiah 51:12</a> Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.<a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Jeremiah 6:1</a> O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.<a href="/jeremiah/50-2.htm">Jeremiah 50:2,41</a> Declare ye among the nations, and publish, and set up a standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces… prepare<a href="/jeremiah/25-14.htm">Jeremiah 25:14</a> For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands.<a href="/genesis/8-4.htm">Genesis 8:4</a> And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.Ashchenaz<a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a> And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.Ashkenaz<a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6</a> And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.cause<a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Jeremiah 51:14</a> The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.<a href="/jeremiah/46-23.htm">Jeremiah 46:23</a> They shall cut down her forest, saith the LORD, though it cannot be searched; because they are more than the grasshoppers, and are innumerable.<a href="/jeremiah/50-41.htm">Jeremiah 50:41,42</a> Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Ararat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Ashchenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Ashkenaz</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-14.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Canker</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Caterpillars</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Caterpillers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-25.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-42.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Marshal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-33.htm">Together</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Worm</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/21-19.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/genesis/8-4.htm">Ararat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Ashchenaz</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Ashkenaz</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Canker</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-28.htm">Caterpillars</a> <a href="/psalms/105-34.htm">Caterpillers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-36.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-3.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-8.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Marshal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-28.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-28.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/daniel/8-21.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-11.htm">Standard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-38.htm">Together</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-14.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/joel/1-4.htm">Worm</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 51</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/51-1.htm">The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel</a> 59. <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, </a> 64. <a href="/jeremiah/51-64.htm">in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient warfare, raising a banner was a signal for gathering troops or initiating an attack. It symbolizes a call to action and unity among the people. Biblically, banners often represent God's presence and guidance (<a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a>). Here, it signifies the beginning of God's judgment against Babylon, a theme prevalent in Jeremiah's prophecies.Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! The ram's horn, or shofar, was used in Israel for various purposes, including calling people to worship, signaling the start of a battle, or announcing significant events (<a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4-5</a>). Its use here indicates a divine summons to the nations to participate in the impending judgment against Babylon, emphasizing the seriousness and urgency of the call.Prepare the nations against her. This phrase indicates a divine orchestration of international forces against Babylon. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire, and its fall required a coalition of nations. This preparation reflects God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to use them to fulfill His purposes, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Daniel.Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. These regions correspond to areas in modern-day Turkey and Armenia. Ararat is known from the Genesis account of Noah's Ark (<a href="/genesis/8-4.htm">Genesis 8:4</a>). Minni and Ashkenaz are less well-known but were part of the Median Empire. Their mention highlights the widespread nature of the coalition against Babylon and fulfills the prophecy of Babylon's downfall through a diverse alliance.Appoint a captain against her; The appointment of a captain signifies leadership and strategy in the military campaign against Babylon. This reflects God's control over the events, as He appoints leaders to execute His judgment. It also foreshadows the rise of leaders like Cyrus the Great, who played a crucial role in Babylon's fall, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a>.Bring up horses like swarming locusts. Horses were a symbol of military strength and speed in ancient times. The imagery of swarming locusts conveys overwhelming numbers and an unstoppable force, reminiscent of the locust plagues in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/10-12.htm">Exodus 10:12-15</a>). This metaphor emphasizes the totality and inevitability of Babylon's destruction, aligning with the broader biblical theme of divine retribution against oppressive powers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ararat.htm">Ararat</a> A region historically associated with the mountains where Noah's Ark came to rest. It is located in modern-day Turkey and is often seen as a symbol of God's judgment and deliverance. 2. <a href="/topical/m/minni.htm">Minni</a> A lesser-known kingdom, possibly located in the region of Armenia. It is mentioned in conjunction with Ararat and Ashkenaz, indicating its role in the coalition against Babylon. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ashkenaz.htm">Ashkenaz</a> A people or region associated with the descendants of Japheth, one of Noah's sons. It is often linked to areas in modern-day Europe or Asia Minor. 4. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire against which the nations are being summoned. Babylon is a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God, often representing worldly power and opposition to God's kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/c/commander.htm">Commander</a> A leader appointed to organize the coalition of nations against Babylon. This figure represents God's sovereignty in orchestrating the downfall of empires.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> God is in control of the rise and fall of nations. He uses them to accomplish His purposes, reminding us that no earthly power is beyond His reach. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_prepare.htm">The Call to Prepare</a> Just as the nations were called to prepare against Babylon, believers are called to be spiritually prepared for the battles we face, relying on God's strength and guidance. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_deliverance.htm">Judgment and Deliverance</a> The judgment of Babylon serves as a reminder of God's justice. It also points to the deliverance of His people, encouraging us to trust in His ultimate plan for redemption. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_god's_purpose.htm">Unity in God's Purpose</a> The coalition of diverse nations against a common enemy illustrates the unity that can be found in pursuing God's purposes. Believers are called to unite in Christ to stand against spiritual opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leaders.htm">The Role of Leaders</a> The appointment of a commander highlights the importance of godly leadership. We are encouraged to pray for and support leaders who seek to align with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_51.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jer._27_show_nebuchadnezzar's_power.htm">Why does Jeremiah 27 seem to indicate Nebuchadnezzar's absolute power over all nations, despite historical evidence that other empires and rulers thrived during the same period?</a> <a href="/q/does_jer_27_7_contradict_other_prophecies.htm">Does Jeremiah 27:7 contradict other biblical prophecies by suggesting a succession of Babylonian kings long after Nebuchadnezzar?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_declare_devastation_yet_not_end.htm">Jeremiah 4:27: Why does God declare total devastation yet say He won't 'make a full end,' and isn't this contradictory?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jeremiah_27_stress_obeying_babylon.htm">Why does the text in Jeremiah 27 emphasize obedience to Babylon's rule if rabbinic and later Christian teachings stress allegiance to God above earthly powers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/51.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) Prepare the nations.--The word here and in <a href="/jeremiah/51-29.htm" title="And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of the LORD shall be performed against Babylon, to make the land of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant.">Jeremiah 51:29</a> conveys, as in <a href="/jeremiah/22-7.htm" title="And I will prepare destroyers against you, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down your choice cedars, and cast them into the fire.">Jeremiah 22:7</a>, the idea of consecration.Call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz.--The first of these names was unknown to Greek and Roman geographers, and though here rendered Arareth by the LXX., is elsewhere translated by Armenia, as in the English version of <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm" title="And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.">Isaiah 37:38</a>. The name Ararat is Sanscrit, and means "the holy land." The site of Minni has not been identified, and the name does not occur elsewhere, unless, with some scholars, we find it in <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm" title="Kings' daughters were among your honorable women: on your right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.">Psalm 45:9</a>, and translate "out of the ivory palaces of Minni." The name "Minyes" is found in Josephus (Antt. i. 3, p. 6), and Minnai in the Assyrian inscriptions. Rawlinson (Herod. i. p. 464) places them above Lake Urumiyeh. It is clear from the context that their country formed part of Armenia. Ashchenaz appears in <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm" title="And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.">Genesis 10:3</a> as connected with Gomer, i.e., with the Scythians. The first syllable has been supposed to contain the root of the name Asia, which has been gradually extended to the continent. The modern Jews apply the name Ashkenazim to those of their race that are settled in Germany and Eastern Europe, the name Sephardim being applied to those of Spain and the West. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/51.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 27-37. - A more detailed sketch of the conquest of Babylon; followed (somewhat out of the natural order) by a complaint on the part of Israel, and a promise of championship on that of Jehovah. Verse 27. - Prepare the nations; literally, consecrate the nations; viz. by religious rites. It is in an especial sense a religious war to which they are summoned (see on Jeremiah 6:4, and comp. <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Isaiah 13:3</a>). Ararat. Ararat appears in the cuneiform inscriptions under the form "Urartu? In <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Isaiah 37:38</a> the Authorized Version renders correctly by "Armenia." The Assyrian kings, since Shalmaneser, were constantly at war with the Armenians; Assurbanipal reduced them to pay tribute. Minni. The Mannai of the cuneiform inscriptions. The locality of this tribe has been hitherto wrongly given as the mountain country about Lake Vau. But Professor Sayco has shown that they are rather to be looked for to the southwest of Lake Urumiyeh. A captain. The word (tifsar) is singular, but is probably to be understood collectively as equivalent to "captains," like the word (sus, "horse," equivalent to "horses") to which it is parallel. It is here used loosely of certain officials of the Armenians; but properly it is an Assyrian word (adopted from the Accadian or proto-Babylonian), meaning "tablet writer," and derived, according to Friedrich Delitzsch, from dip or dup, a tablet, and sat, to write (Accadian words). As the rough caterpillars. This is the third of the four kinds of locusts mentioned in <a href="/joel/1-4.htm">Joel 1:4</a>; or, to speak more precisely, it is the locust in its penultimate stage, when its wings are already visible, but enveloped in horn-like sheaths, which stand up upon its back. Hence the epithet "rough," or "bristling." Keil's rendering, "as the dreadful (horrifying) locust," implies a faulty interpretation of <a href="/joel/1-4.htm">Joel 1:4</a>. It would be strange indeed if Joel had accumulated four synonymous terms for locust in such a peculiar context. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Raise שְׂאוּ־ (śə·’ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take a banner נֵ֣ס (nês) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5251.htm">Strong's 5251: </a> A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token in the land! בָּאָ֗רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land Blow תִּקְע֨וּ (tiq·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet שׁוֹפָ֤ר (šō·w·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> A cornet, curved horn among the nations! בַּגּוֹיִם֙ (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Prepare קַדְּשׁ֤וּ (qad·də·šū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated the nations גּוֹיִ֔ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts against her. עָלֶ֙יהָ֙ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Summon הַשְׁמִ֧יעוּ (haš·mî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the kingdoms מַמְלְכ֥וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4467.htm">Strong's 4467: </a> Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign against her— עָלֶ֛יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Ararat, אֲרָרַ֖ט (’ă·rā·raṭ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_780.htm">Strong's 780: </a> Ararat -- a district in eastern Armenia Minni, מִנִּ֣י (min·nî) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4508.htm">Strong's 4508: </a> Minni -- a region of Armenia and Ashkenaz. וְאַשְׁכְּנָ֑ז (wə·’aš·kə·nāz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_813.htm">Strong's 813: </a> Ashkenaz -- a son of Gomer, also his descendants and their land Appoint פִּקְד֤וּ (piq·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit a captain טִפְסָ֔ר (ṭip̄·sār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2951.htm">Strong's 2951: </a> A military governor against her; עָלֶ֙יהָ֙ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against bring up הַֽעֲלוּ־ (ha·‘ă·lū-) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively horses ס֖וּס (sūs) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) like swarming סָמָֽר׃ (sā·mār) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5569.htm">Strong's 5569: </a> Bristling, shaggy locusts. כְּיֶ֥לֶק (kə·ye·leq) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3218.htm">Strong's 3218: </a> A devourer, the young locust <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:27 Set up a standard in the land (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/51-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 51:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 51:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/51-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 51:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 51:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>