Jeremiah 51:60
New International Version
Jeremiah had written on a scroll about all the disasters that would come upon Babylon—all that had been recorded concerning Babylon.

New Living Translation
Jeremiah had recorded on a scroll all the terrible disasters that would soon come upon Babylon—all the words written here.

English Standard Version
Jeremiah wrote in a book all the disaster that should come upon Babylon, all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Berean Standard Bible
Jeremiah had written on a single scroll about all the disaster that would come upon Babylon—all these words that had been written concerning Babylon.

King James Bible
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.

New King James Version
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that would come upon Babylon, all these words that are written against Babylon.

New American Standard Bible
Jeremiah wrote on a single scroll all the disaster which would come against Babylon, that is, all these words which have been written concerning Babylon.

NASB 1995
So Jeremiah wrote in a single scroll all the calamity which would come upon Babylon, that is, all these words which have been written concerning Babylon.

NASB 1977
So Jeremiah wrote in a single scroll all the calamity which would come upon Babylon, that is, all these words which have been written concerning Babylon.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Jeremiah wrote in a single scroll all the calamity which would come upon Babylon, that is, all these words which have been written concerning Babylon.

Amplified Bible
So Jeremiah wrote in a single scroll all the disaster which would come on Babylon, [that is] all these words which have been written concerning Babylon.

Christian Standard Bible
Jeremiah wrote on one scroll about all the disaster that would come to Babylon; all these words were written against Babylon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jeremiah wrote on one scroll about all the disaster that would come to Babylon; all these words were written against Babylon.

American Standard Version
And Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Contemporary English Version
Before they left, I wrote on a scroll all the terrible things that would happen to Babylon.

English Revised Version
And Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeremiah wrote on a scroll all the disasters that would happen to Babylon. He wrote all these things that have been written about Babylon.

Good News Translation
I wrote in a book an account of all the destruction that would come on Babylonia, as well as all these other things about Babylonia.

International Standard Version
Jeremiah wrote on a single scroll all the disasters that would come on Babylon, all these things that were written about Babylon.

Majority Standard Bible
Jeremiah had written on a single scroll about all the disaster that would come upon Babylon—all these words that had been written concerning Babylon.

NET Bible
Jeremiah recorded on one scroll all the judgments that would come upon Babylon--all these prophecies written about Babylon.

New Heart English Bible
Jeremiah wrote in a scroll all the evil that should come on Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.

World English Bible
Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come on Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jeremiah writes all the calamity that comes to Babylon on one scroll—all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jeremiah writeth all the evil that cometh unto Babylon on one book -- all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jeremiah will write all the evil which shall come to Babel, in one book, all these words being written against Babel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jeremias wrote in one book all the evil that was to come upon Babylon: all these words that are written against Babylon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jeremiah wrote in one book all the evil that was to overwhelm Babylon; all these words were written against Babylon.

New American Bible
Jeremiah wrote down on one scroll the disaster that would befall Babylon; all these words were written against Babylon.

New Revised Standard Version
Jeremiah wrote in a scroll all the disasters that would come on Babylon, all these words that are written concerning Babylon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that was to come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Jeremiah wrote all the evil that is coming on Babel in one scroll all these words that are written concerning Babel
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jeremiah wrote in one book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jeremias wrote in a book all the evils which should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jeremiah's Prophecy to Seraiah
59This is the message that Jeremiah the prophet gave to the quartermaster Seraiah son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah’s reign. 60Jeremiah had written on a single scroll about all the disaster that would come upon Babylon— all these words that had been written concerning Babylon. 61And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you get to Babylon, see that you read all these words aloud,…

Cross References
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 13:1-22
This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: / 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. ...

Revelation 17:1-18
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.” / And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. ...

Isaiah 47:1-15
“Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. / Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams. / Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.” ...

Revelation 18:1-24
After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. / 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.” ...

Isaiah 14:22-23
“I will rise up against them,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity,” declares the LORD. / “I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts.

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 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 46:1-2
Bel crouches; Nebo cowers. Their idols weigh down beasts and cattle. The images you carry are burdensome, a load to the weary animal. / The gods cower; they crouch together, unable to relieve the burden; but they themselves go into captivity.

Revelation 19:2
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.”

Isaiah 48:14
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.

Revelation 18:10
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 45:1-2
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: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come on Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.

Jeremiah 30:2,3
Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book…

Jeremiah 36:2-4,32
Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day…

Isaiah 8:1-4
Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz…

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Jeremiah 51
1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel
59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates,
64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon














So Jeremiah wrote
The act of writing here is significant. In Hebrew, the word for "wrote" is "כָּתַב" (katav), which implies a deliberate and careful recording. Jeremiah, as a prophet, is fulfilling his divine mandate to document God's revelations. This act of writing underscores the permanence and authority of God's message. It is a reminder of the importance of Scripture as a written testimony of God's will and actions throughout history.

in a single scroll
The use of a "single scroll" emphasizes the unity and completeness of the message. Scrolls were the primary medium for recording texts in ancient times, and a single scroll would have been a significant document, indicating the comprehensive nature of the prophecy. This also suggests the meticulous care with which Jeremiah compiled the prophecies, ensuring that nothing was omitted. The scroll serves as a tangible representation of God's impending judgment, a physical reminder of the seriousness of the message.

all the disaster
The Hebrew word for "disaster" is "רָעָה" (ra'ah), which can also mean calamity or evil. This term conveys the severity of the judgment that is to befall Babylon. It is a divine retribution for their sins and rebellion against God. The use of "all" indicates the totality of the judgment, leaving no aspect of Babylon's society untouched. This serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the comprehensive nature of His justice.

that would come upon Babylon
Babylon, in this context, represents not just a historical empire but also a symbol of human pride and opposition to God. The phrase "would come upon" indicates the certainty of the prophecy. It is not a matter of if, but when. This reflects the prophetic nature of Jeremiah's message, as he speaks of future events with the assurance that they will come to pass. Babylon's downfall serves as a warning to all nations and individuals who exalt themselves against God.

all these words
The phrase "all these words" highlights the completeness and sufficiency of God's revelation through Jeremiah. Every word is significant and divinely inspired, carrying the weight of God's authority. This underscores the importance of Scripture as a whole, where every word is purposeful and contributes to the overall message of God's plan and purpose for humanity.

that are written concerning Babylon
The specificity of "concerning Babylon" indicates that the prophecy is directed and intentional. Babylon's actions and attitudes have warranted this divine response. Historically, Babylon was a powerful empire known for its wealth and influence, but also for its idolatry and oppression. The prophecy serves as a testament to God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to bring down even the mightiest of empires. It is a call to humility and repentance, recognizing that no power is greater than God's.

(60) So Jeremiah wrote in a book.--The "book" is, as elsewhere, a parchment roll. Stress is laid on the fact that the long prophecy was all written on one roll, so that it might be a fitter symbol of the city that was its subject.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jeremiah
יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites

had written
וַיִּכְתֹּ֣ב (way·yiḵ·tōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

on
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

a single
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

scroll
סֵ֣פֶר (sê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

about all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the disaster
הָרָעָ֛ה (hā·rā·‘āh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

would come
תָּב֥וֹא (tā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

upon
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Babylon—
בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these
הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

words
הַדְּבָרִ֣ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

that had been written
הַכְּתֻבִ֖ים (hak·kə·ṯu·ḇîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

concerning
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Babylon.
בָּבֶֽל׃ (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city


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