Jeremiah 50:13
New International Version
Because of the LORD’s anger she will not be inhabited but will be completely desolate. All who pass Babylon will be appalled; they will scoff because of all her wounds.

New Living Translation
Because of the LORD’s anger, Babylon will become a deserted wasteland. All who pass by will be horrified and will gasp at the destruction they see there.

English Standard Version
Because of the wrath of the LORD she shall not be inhabited but shall be an utter desolation; everyone who passes by Babylon shall be appalled, and hiss because of all her wounds.

Berean Standard Bible
Because of the wrath of the LORD, she will not be inhabited; she will become completely desolate. All who pass through Babylon will be horrified and will hiss at all her wounds.

King James Bible
Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

New King James Version
Because of the wrath of the LORD She shall not be inhabited, But she shall be wholly desolate. Everyone who goes by Babylon shall be horrified And hiss at all her plagues.

New American Standard Bible
“Because of the wrath of the LORD she will not be inhabited, But she will be completely desolate; Everyone who passes by Babylon will be horrified And will hiss because of all her wounds.

NASB 1995
“Because of the indignation of the LORD she will not be inhabited, But she will be completely desolate; Everyone who passes by Babylon will be horrified And will hiss because of all her wounds.

NASB 1977
“Because of the indignation of the LORD she will not be inhabited, But she will be completely desolate; Everyone who passes by Babylon will be horrified And will hiss because of all her wounds.

Legacy Standard Bible
Because of the wrath of Yahweh she will not be inhabited, But she will be completely desolate; Everyone who passes by Babylon will be in desolation And will hiss because of all her wounds.

Amplified Bible
“Because of the wrath of the LORD she will not be inhabited But she will be completely desolate; Everyone who goes by Babylon will be appalled And will hiss (mock) at all her wounds and plagues.

Christian Standard Bible
Because of the LORD’s wrath, she will not be inhabited; she will become a desolation, every bit of her. Everyone who passes through Babylon will be appalled and scoff because of all her wounds.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because of the LORD’s wrath, she will not be inhabited; she will become a desolation, every bit of her. Everyone who passes through Babylon will be horrified and scoff because of all her wounds.

American Standard Version
Because of the wrath of Jehovah she shall not be inhabited, but she shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

Contemporary English Version
My anger will destroy Babylon, and no one will live there. Everyone who passes by will be shocked to see what has happened.

English Revised Version
Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No one will live in Babylon because of the LORD's anger. It will be completely abandoned. Everyone who passes by Babylon will be horrified and hiss at all its wounds.

Good News Translation
Because of my anger no one will live in Babylon; it will be left in ruins, and all who pass by will be shocked and amazed.

International Standard Version
Because of the anger of the LORD she won't be inhabited, but will be utterly devastated. Everyone who passes by Babylon will be horrified and will scoff because of all her wounds.

Majority Standard Bible
Because of the wrath of the LORD, she will not be inhabited; she will become completely desolate. All who pass through Babylon will be horrified and will hiss at all her wounds.

NET Bible
After I vent my wrath on it Babylon will be uninhabited. It will be totally desolate. All who pass by will be filled with horror and will hiss out their scorn because of all the disasters that have happened to it.

New Heart English Bible
Because of the wrath of the LORD she shall not be inhabited, but she shall be wholly desolate: everyone who goes by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

Webster's Bible Translation
Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

World English Bible
Because of Yahweh’s wrath she won’t be inhabited, but she will be wholly desolate. Everyone who goes by Babylon will be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Because of the wrath of YHWH it is not inhabited, "" And it has been a desolation—all of it. Everyone passing by at Babylon is astonished, "" And hisses because of all her plagues.

Young's Literal Translation
Because of the wrath of Jehovah it is not inhabited, And it hath been a desolation -- all of it. Every passer by at Babylon is astonished, And doth hiss because of all her plagues.

Smith's Literal Translation
From the wrath of Jehovah she shall not be inhabited, and it was wholly a desolation: every one passing over Babel shall be astonished and shall hiss at all her blows.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because of the wrath of the Lord it shall not be inhabited, but shall be wholly desolate: every one that shall pass by Babylon, shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

Catholic Public Domain Version
By the wrath of the Lord, it will not be inhabited. Instead, it will be entirely desolate. Every one who passes by Babylon will be stupefied and will hiss over all her wounds.

New American Bible
Because of the LORD’s wrath it shall be uninhabited, become an utter wasteland; Everyone who passes by Babylon will be appalled and hiss at all its wounds.

New Revised Standard Version
Because of the wrath of the LORD she shall not be inhabited, but shall be an utter desolation; everyone who passes by Babylon shall be appalled and hiss because of all her wounds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate; every one who passes by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her wounds.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
By the anger of LORD JEHOVAH she shall not inhabit, and she, all of her, shall be a desolation, and everyone who will pass by Babel shall be amazed and shall hiss at all her plagues
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, But it shall be wholly desolate; Every one that goeth by Babylon Shall be appalled and hiss at all her plagues.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
by reason of the Lord's anger: it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be all a desolation; and every one that passes through Babylon shall scowl, and they shall hiss at all her plague.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Babylon's Fall is Certain
12your mother will be greatly ashamed; she who bore you will be disgraced. Behold, she will be the least of the nations, a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert. 13Because of the wrath of the LORD, she will not be inhabited; she will become completely desolate. All who pass through Babylon will be horrified and will hiss at all her wounds. 14Line up in formation around Babylon, all you who draw the bow! Shoot at her! Spare no arrows! For she has sinned against the LORD.…

Cross References
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 13:19-22
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. / She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. / But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. ...

Revelation 18:21-24
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. / And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again. / The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” ...

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 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 34:8-15
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / 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 17:16
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.

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 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 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 18:19
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 24:1-3
Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— / people and priest alike, servant and master, maid and mistress, buyer and seller, lender and borrower, creditor and debtor. / The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word.

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 25:2
Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt.

Revelation 18:8
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goes by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

Because

Zechariah 1:15
And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.

every

Jeremiah 18:16
To make their land desolate, and a perpetual hissing; every one that passeth thereby shall be astonished, and wag his head.

Jeremiah 19:8
And I will make this city desolate, and an hissing; every one that passeth thereby shall be astonished and hiss because of all the plagues thereof.

Jeremiah 25:12
And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations.

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














Because of the wrath of the LORD
This phrase highlights the divine judgment against Babylon. The wrath of the LORD is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often associated with God's righteous anger against sin and rebellion. In the context of Jeremiah, Babylon is the instrument of God's judgment against Judah, but it is also subject to judgment for its own sins. This reflects the biblical principle that God holds all nations accountable. The wrath of God is not arbitrary but is a response to persistent sin and idolatry, as seen in other scriptures like Nahum 1:2-3 and Romans 1:18.

she will not be inhabited
This prophecy foretells the complete desolation of Babylon. Historically, Babylon was a powerful empire, but it eventually fell to the Medes and Persians in 539 BC. The phrase indicates a total and lasting desolation, which aligns with the historical decline of Babylon, eventually becoming uninhabited ruins. This fulfills the prophecy and serves as a warning of the consequences of pride and idolatry, as seen in Isaiah 13:19-22.

she will become completely desolate
The complete desolation of Babylon is emphasized here, underscoring the totality of God's judgment. Archaeological evidence supports the eventual desolation of Babylon, which once was a thriving city. This desolation serves as a type of the final judgment and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over earthly powers, as seen in Revelation 18, where Babylon symbolizes the world system opposed to God.

All who pass through Babylon will be horrified
This phrase captures the reaction of those who witness Babylon's downfall. The horror reflects the shock and awe at the sudden and complete destruction of what was once a great empire. This serves as a testament to God's power and the certainty of His prophetic word. It also parallels the reaction to the fall of other cities under divine judgment, such as Nineveh (Zephaniah 2:15).

and will hiss at all her wounds
Hissing is a cultural expression of scorn and derision in the ancient Near East. The wounds of Babylon symbolize the consequences of its pride and rebellion against God. This imagery is used elsewhere in scripture to describe the reaction to divine judgment, as in Lamentations 2:15-16. It serves as a reminder of the futility of opposing God's will and the inevitable downfall of those who do.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and the surrounding nations.

2. Babylon
An ancient city and empire known for its wealth, power, and opposition to God’s people. In this context, it is the subject of God's judgment.

3. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is executing judgment on Babylon for its sins and rebellion.

4. Passersby
Those who witness the desolation of Babylon and react with shock and derision.

5. Wrath of the LORD
The divine judgment and righteous anger of God against sin and rebellion, leading to Babylon's desolation.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God's authority extends over all nations, and His judgments are just and righteous. We must recognize His sovereignty in world events.

The Consequences of Sin
Babylon's desolation serves as a warning of the severe consequences of sin and rebellion against God. We should examine our lives for areas of disobedience.

The Certainty of God's Promises
Just as God fulfilled His promise to judge Babylon, He will fulfill all His promises, both of judgment and salvation. We can trust in His faithfulness.

The Witness of God's Actions
The reaction of the passersby highlights that God's actions serve as a testimony to His power and justice. Our lives should also testify to God's work in us.

Hope in Restoration
While judgment is severe, it is not the end. God’s ultimate plan includes restoration and redemption for those who turn to Him.(13) Every one that goeth . . .--We note the reproduction of the formula of Jeremiah 19:8; Jeremiah 49:17.

Verse 13. - All but the first clause of this verse is taken from Jeremiah 19:8; Jeremiah 49:17.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Because of the wrath
מִקֶּ֤צֶף (miq·qe·ṣep̄)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7110: A splinter, rage, strife

of the LORD,
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

she will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be inhabited;
תֵשֵׁ֔ב (ṯê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

she will become
וְהָיְתָ֥ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

completely
כֻּלָּ֑הּ (kul·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

desolate.
שְׁמָמָ֖ה (šə·mā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment

All
כֹּ֚ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who pass
עֹבֵ֣ר (‘ō·ḇêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

through
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

will be horrified
יִשֹּׁ֥ם (yiš·šōm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8074: To stun, devastate, stupefy

and scoff
וְיִשְׁרֹ֖ק (wə·yiš·rōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8319: To be shrill, to whistle, hiss

at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

her wounds.
מַכּוֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (mak·kō·w·ṯe·hā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4347: A wound, carnage, pestilence


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