Jeremiah 50:46
New International Version
At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will tremble; its cry will resound among the nations.

New Living Translation
The earth will shake with the shout, “Babylon has been taken!” and its cry of despair will be heard around the world.

English Standard Version
At the sound of the capture of Babylon the earth shall tremble, and her cry shall be heard among the nations.”

Berean Standard Bible
At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.

King James Bible
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.

New King James Version
At the noise of the taking of Babylon The earth trembles, And the cry is heard among the nations.

New American Standard Bible
At the shout, “Babylon has been conquered!” the earth quakes, and an outcry is heard among the nations.

NASB 1995
At the shout, “Babylon has been seized!” the earth is shaken, and an outcry is heard among the nations.

NASB 1977
At the shout, “Babylon has been seized!” the earth is shaken, and an outcry is heard among the nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
At the sound, “Babylon has been seized!” the earth is shaken, and an outcry is heard among the nations.

Amplified Bible
At the shout, “Babylon has been seized!” the earth quakes, and an outcry is heard among the nations.

Christian Standard Bible
At the sound of Babylon’s conquest the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the sound of Babylon’s conquest the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.

American Standard Version
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth trembleth, and the cry is heard among the nations.

Contemporary English Version
The sounds of your destruction will be heard among the nations, and the earth will shake.

English Revised Version
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth trembleth, and the cry is heard among the nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The earth will quake at the news that Babylon has been captured. Its cry will be heard among the nations."

Good News Translation
When Babylon falls, there will be such a noise that the entire earth will shake, and the cries of alarm will be heard by the other nations."

International Standard Version
At the shout that Babylon has been seized, the earth will be shaken, and the cry will be heard among the nations.

Majority Standard Bible
At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.

NET Bible
The people of the earth will quake when they hear Babylon has been captured. Her cries of anguish will be heard by the other nations."

New Heart English Bible
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth trembles, and the cry is heard among the nations."

Webster's Bible Translation
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.

World English Bible
The earth trembles at the noise of the taking of Babylon. The cry is heard among the nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From the sound of Babylon having been captured, "" The earth has been shaken, "" And a cry has been heard among nations!”

Young's Literal Translation
From the voice: Captured was Babylon, Hath the earth been shaken, And a cry among nations hath been heard!

Smith's Literal Translation
From the voice of the taking of Babel the earth was shaken, and the cry was heard among the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard amongst the nations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
At the voice of the captivity of Babylon, the earth has been moved, and an outcry has been heard among the nations.”

New American Bible
At the cry “Babylon is captured!” the earth quakes; the outcry is heard among the nations.

New Revised Standard Version
At the sound of the capture of Babylon the earth shall tremble, and her cry shall be heard among the nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At the noise of the capture of Babylon the earth is moved and her wailing is heard among the nations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the sound of the captivity of Babel the Earth shook, and her wailing among the nations is heard
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth quaketh, And the cry is heard among the nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For at the sound of the taking of Babylon the earth shall quake, and a cry shall be heard among the nations.
Audio Bible



Context
The Destruction of Babylon
45Therefore hear the plans that the LORD has drawn up against Babylon and the strategies He has devised against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the little ones of the flock will be dragged away; certainly their pasture will be made desolate because of them. 46At the sound of Babylon’s capture the earth will quake; a cry will be heard among the nations.

Cross References
Revelation 18:9-10
Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / 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.”

Isaiah 13:19
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Revelation 18:17-19
For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance / and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. / 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.”

Isaiah 14:4-5
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.

Revelation 14:8
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.”

Isaiah 47:11
But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly.

Revelation 18:2
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.

Isaiah 21:9
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!”

Revelation 16:19
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.

Isaiah 24:10-12
The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. / In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land. / The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble.

Revelation 17:5
And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Ezekiel 26:15-18
This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? / All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. / Then they will lament for you, saying, “How you have perished, O city of renown inhabited by seafaring men—she who was powerful on the sea, along with her people, who imposed terror on all peoples! ...

Revelation 18:21
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.

Isaiah 34:10
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.

Revelation 19:2-3
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.” / And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.”


Treasury of Scripture

At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.

Jeremiah 49:21
The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise thereof was heard in the Red sea.

Isaiah 14:9,10
Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations…

Ezekiel 26:18
Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.

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Jeremiah 50
1. The judgment of Babylon and the redemption of Israel














At the sound
The phrase "at the sound" suggests an event of significant magnitude that is not only seen but heard. In the Hebrew context, the word for "sound" often implies a loud noise or voice, indicating a proclamation or an event that demands attention. This reflects the dramatic nature of Babylon's fall, which was not a quiet or unnoticed event but one that reverberated across the known world, symbolizing God's powerful intervention in human history.

of Babylon’s capture
Babylon, a symbol of human pride and idolatry, was a dominant empire known for its grandeur and military prowess. The "capture" of Babylon signifies the divine judgment against a nation that had exalted itself against God. Historically, Babylon fell to the Medes and Persians in 539 B.C., an event that fulfilled numerous prophecies and demonstrated God's sovereignty over nations. This capture serves as a reminder of the ultimate futility of human arrogance and the certainty of divine justice.

the earth will quake
The imagery of the earth quaking conveys the idea of a cosmic disturbance, reflecting the profound impact of Babylon's fall. In biblical literature, an earthquake often symbolizes God's presence and action, as seen in events like Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18). Here, it underscores the shaking of the world's power structures and the inevitable collapse of those who oppose God's will. It is a call to recognize the transient nature of earthly kingdoms compared to the eternal kingdom of God.

a cry will be heard
The "cry" represents the collective response of the nations witnessing Babylon's downfall. This cry can be seen as one of astonishment, fear, or even relief, as the oppressive power of Babylon is broken. In the Hebrew tradition, a cry often signifies a deep emotional response, whether of lament or joy. This highlights the far-reaching consequences of Babylon's fall, affecting not just the immediate region but the entire world order.

among the nations
The phrase "among the nations" emphasizes the global significance of Babylon's capture. It was not an isolated event but one that had repercussions across the ancient world. This reflects the biblical theme of God's dealings with all nations, not just Israel. The fall of Babylon serves as a testament to God's control over history and His ability to use even pagan nations to accomplish His purposes. It is a reminder that God's plans encompass all peoples and that His justice and mercy extend to the ends of the earth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At the sound
מִקּוֹל֙ (miq·qō·wl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of Babylon’s
בָבֶ֔ל (ḇā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

capture
נִתְפְּשָׂ֣ה (niṯ·pə·śāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8610: To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably

the earth
הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

will quake;
נִרְעֲשָׁ֖ה (nir·‘ă·šāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7493: To undulate, through fear, to spring

a cry
וּזְעָקָ֖ה (ū·zə·‘ā·qāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2201: A shriek, outcry

will be heard
נִשְׁמָֽע׃ (niš·mā‘)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

among the nations.
בַּגּוֹיִ֥ם (bag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts


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