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Hear the cry of Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/51.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“A voice! A cry from Babylon! The noise of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/51.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A sound of a cry <i>cometh</i> from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/51.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sound of a cry <i>comes</i> from Babylon, And great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/51.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/51.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/51.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sound of an outcry from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/51.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sound of an outcry [comes] from Babylon, And [the sound] of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/51.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sound of a cry from Babylon! The sound of terrible destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sound of a cry from Babylon! The sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/51.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/51.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listen to the cries for help coming from Babylon. Everywhere in the country the sounds of destruction can be heard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/51.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/51.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Cries of agony are heard from Babylon. Sounds of terrible destruction are heard from the land of the Babylonians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/51.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD says, "Listen to the sound of crying in Babylon, of mourning for the destruction in the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/51.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The sound of a cry is coming from Babylon, great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/51.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/51.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Cries of anguish will come from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/51.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/51.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/51.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/51.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“A voice of a cry [is] from Babylon, "" And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/51.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A voice of a cry is from Babylon, And of great destruction from the land of the Chaldean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/51.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The voice of a cry from Babel, and a great breaking from the land of the Chaldeans:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/51.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The noise of a cry from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans : <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/51.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />A voice of outcry from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/51.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A sound of crying from Babylon, great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/51.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Listen!—a cry from Babylon! A great crashing from the land of the Chaldeans!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/51.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A sound of wailing comes from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/51.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A sound of wailing from Babel, and great ruin from the land of the Chaldeans!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/51.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hark! a cry from Babylon, And great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/51.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A sound of a cry in Babylon, and great destruction in the land of the Chaldeans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=16434" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/51.htm">Babylon's Punishment</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">53</span>Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens and fortifies her lofty stronghold, the destroyers I send will come against her,” declares the LORD. <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">“The sound</a> <a href="/hebrew/2201.htm" title="2201: zə·‘ā·qāh (N-fs) -- A cry, outcry. And zoaqah; from za'aq; a shriek or outcry.">of a cry</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: mib·bā·ḇel (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">comes from Babylon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the sound of great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7667.htm" title="7667: wə·še·ḇer (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or sheber; from shabar; a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution.">destruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">from the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: kaś·dîm (N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">of the Chaldeans!</a> </span><span class="reftext">55</span>For the LORD will destroy Babylon; He will silence her mighty voice. The waves will roar like great waters; the tumult of their voices will resound.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a></span><br />And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-10.htm">Revelation 18:10</a></span><br />In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Isaiah 21:9</a></span><br />Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Revelation 18:21</a></span><br />Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/47-5.htm">Isaiah 47:5</a></span><br />“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of the Chaldeans. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Revelation 14:8</a></span><br />Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4-5</a></span><br />you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Revelation 16:19</a></span><br />The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6</a></span><br />Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a></span><br />And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-10.htm">Isaiah 24:10</a></span><br />The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Revelation 18:19</a></span><br />Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-10.htm">Isaiah 34:10</a></span><br />It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-2.htm">Revelation 19:2</a></span><br />For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/48-3.htm">Jeremiah 48:3-5</a></b></br> A voice of crying <i>shall be</i> from Horonaim, spoiling and great destruction… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/50-22.htm">Jeremiah 50:22,27,43,46</a></b></br> A sound of battle <i>is</i> in the land, and of great destruction… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6-9</a></b></br> Howl ye; for the day of the LORD <i>is</i> at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-53.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-35.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-4.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/ezra/5-12.htm">Chaldean</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-4.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-5.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-25.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-28.htm">Hark</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-46.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-46.htm">Outcry</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-16.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-16.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">Chaldean</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-12.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Great</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Hark</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/hosea/10-14.htm">Outcry</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-22.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 51</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-1.htm">The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">59. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-64.htm">in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/51.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/51.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sound of a cry comes from Babylon</b><br>This phrase indicates a lament or distress signal emanating from Babylon, a city known for its grandeur and power. Historically, Babylon was the capital of the Babylonian Empire, a dominant force in the ancient Near East. The cry signifies impending doom and judgment, aligning with the prophetic declarations against Babylon throughout the book of Jeremiah. Babylon's fall is a recurring theme in biblical prophecy, symbolizing the ultimate downfall of human pride and rebellion against God. This cry can be seen as a fulfillment of earlier prophecies, such as those in <a href="/isaiah/13.htm">Isaiah 13</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/50.htm">Jeremiah 50</a>, where Babylon's destruction is foretold.<p><b>the sound of great destruction</b><br>The phrase "great destruction" emphasizes the magnitude of Babylon's impending downfall. This destruction is not merely physical but also represents the collapse of a powerful empire that once held God's people captive. The historical context involves the Medo-Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, which marked the end of Babylonian dominance. This event is significant in biblical history as it led to the eventual return of the Jewish exiles to their homeland, as prophesied by Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>). Theologically, this destruction serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice, as He brings judgment upon nations that oppose His will.<p><b>from the land of the Chaldeans!</b><br>The Chaldeans were a Semitic people who became the ruling class in Babylon. The term "Chaldeans" is often used interchangeably with Babylonians in the Bible. This phrase highlights the geographical and cultural context of the prophecy, as the Chaldeans were known for their advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. However, despite their achievements, they were also known for their idolatry and opposition to God's people. The destruction from the land of the Chaldeans signifies the end of their reign and serves as a testament to the fulfillment of God's prophetic word. This event is a precursor to the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over earthly powers, as seen in the eschatological visions of Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of Judah and the surrounding nations, including Babylon.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>An ancient city and empire known for its wealth, power, and opposition to God's people. It symbolizes human pride and rebellion against God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans</a></b><br>A people group within Babylon, often synonymous with the Babylonians, known for their influence and power in the region.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cry.htm">The Cry</a></b><br>Represents the lament and distress of Babylon as it faces impending judgment and destruction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/destruction.htm">Destruction</a></b><br>The prophesied downfall of Babylon as a result of God's judgment against its pride and idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God is in control of all nations, and He can raise them up or bring them down according to His purposes. This should remind us to trust in God's ultimate plan and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride_and_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Pride and Idolatry</a></b><br>Babylon's destruction serves as a warning against pride and idolatry. We must examine our lives for areas where we may be placing anything above God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_judgment.htm">The Certainty of God's Judgment</a></b><br>Just as Babylon faced judgment, there is a certainty of God's judgment on all that opposes Him. This should motivate us to live righteously and share the gospel with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a></b><br>Even in the midst of judgment, God provides hope for His people. We can find comfort in knowing that God is working all things for the good of those who love Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_51.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_babylon's_reuse_contradict_prophecy.htm">Jeremiah 51:26 states no stone from Babylon will ever be used again, yet evidence suggests later civilizations reused its materials--does this contradict the prophecy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_jer._52_12-14_and_2_kgs_25_8-10_differ.htm">Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_babylon's_fall_reconciled.htm">Jeremiah 51:8 says Babylon has 'suddenly fallen,' yet historical records indicate a gradual decline--how is this reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jer._51_37_align_with_babylon's_history.htm">Jeremiah 51:37 claims Babylon will be 'a heap of ruins,' but archaeological findings indicate the city remained active for centuries--how does this align with the text?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sound</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a cry</span><br /><span class="heb">זְעָקָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(zə·‘ā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2201.htm">Strong's 2201: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shriek, outcry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[comes from] Babylon,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבָּבֶ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bā·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> </span><span class="str2">Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sound of great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּד֖וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">destruction</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֶׁ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·še·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7667.htm">Strong's 7667: </a> </span><span class="str2">A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the land</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֶ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Chaldeans!</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּשְׂדִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(kaś·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/51-54.htm">Jeremiah 51:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/51-54.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:54 The sound of a cry from Babylon (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/51-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 51:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 51:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 51:55"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 51:55" /></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>