Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they remain in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become weaklings. Her dwellings are set on fire; the bars of her gates are broken. New Living Translation Her mightiest warriors no longer fight. They stay in their barracks, their courage gone. They have become like women. The invaders have burned the houses and broken down the city gates. English Standard Version The warriors of Babylon have ceased fighting; they remain in their strongholds; their strength has failed; they have become women; her dwellings are on fire; her bars are broken. Berean Standard Bible The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. Berean Literal Bible The mighty men of Babylon have ceased from fighting; they sit in their strongholds; their might has dried up; they have become like women; they have burned her dwelling places; her bars are broken. King James Bible The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken. New King James Version The mighty men of Babylon have ceased fighting, They have remained in their strongholds; Their might has failed, They became like women; They have burned her dwelling places, The bars of her gate are broken. New American Standard Bible The warriors of Babylon have ceased fighting, They stay in the strongholds; Their strength is exhausted, They are becoming like women; Their homes are set on fire, The bars of her gates are broken. NASB 1995 The mighty men of Babylon have ceased fighting, They stay in the strongholds; Their strength is exhausted, They are becoming like women; Their dwelling places are set on fire, The bars of her gates are broken. NASB 1977 The mighty men of Babylon have ceased fighting, They stay in the strongholds; Their strength is exhausted, They are becoming like women; Their dwelling places are set on fire, The bars of her gates are broken. Legacy Standard Bible The mighty men of Babylon have ceased fighting; They inhabit the strongholds; Their might is dried up; They are becoming like women; Their dwelling places are set on fire; The bars of her gates are broken. Amplified Bible The mighty warriors of Babylon have ceased to fight; They remain in their strongholds. Their strength and power have failed; They are becoming [weak and helpless] like women. Their dwelling places are set on fire; The bars on her gates are broken. Berean Annotated Bible The warriors of Babylon (confusion by mixing) have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. Christian Standard Bible Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their might is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, her gate bars are shattered. Holman Christian Standard Bible Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their might is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, her gate bars are shattered. American Standard Version The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might hath failed; they are become as women: her dwelling-places are set on fire; her bars are broken. Contemporary English Version The Babylonian soldiers have lost their strength and courage. They stay in their fortresses, unable to fight, while the enemy breaks through the city gates, then sets their homes on fire. English Revised Version The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strong holds; their might hath failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken. GOD'S WORD® Translation The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting. They stay in their fortified cities. Their strength has failed. They have become women. Their buildings are set on fire. The bars across their gates are broken. Good News Translation The Babylonian soldiers have stopped fighting and remain in their forts. They have lost their courage and have become helpless. The city gates are broken down, and the houses are on fire. International Standard Version The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting. They stay in their strongholds; their strength is dried up; they have become like women. Her buildings are set on fire; the bars of her gates are broken. NET Bible The soldiers of Babylonia will stop fighting. They will remain in their fortified cities. They will lose their strength to do battle. They will be as frightened as women. The houses in her cities will be set on fire. The gates of her cities will be broken down. New Heart English Bible The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might has failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken. Webster's Bible Translation The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwelling-places; her bars are broken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. World English Bible The mighty men of Babylon have stopped fighting, they remain in their strongholds. Their might has failed. They have become as women. Her dwelling places are set on fire. Her bars are broken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe mighty of Babylon have ceased to fight, "" They have remained in strongholds, "" Their might has failed, they have become [as] women, "" They have burned her dwelling places, "" Her bars have been broken. Berean Literal Bible The mighty men of Babylon have ceased from fighting; they sit in their strongholds; their might has dried up; they have become like women; they have burned her dwelling places; her bars are broken. Young's Literal Translation Ceased have the mighty of Babylon to fight, They have remained in strongholds, Failed hath their might, they have become woman, They have burnt her tabernacles, Broken have been her bars. Smith's Literal Translation The strong ones of Babel ceased to fight; they dwelt in fastnesses; their strength failed; they were for women: they burned her dwellings; her bars were broken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe valiant men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they have dwelt in holds: their strength hath failed, and they are become as women: her dwelling places are burnt, her bars are broken. Catholic Public Domain Version The strong ones of Babylon have ceased to do battle. They have lived in fortresses. Their health has been devoured, and they have become like women. Her tabernacles have been set ablaze; her bars have been broken. New American Bible Babylon’s warriors have ceased to fight, they remain in their strongholds; Dried up is their strength, they have become women. Burned down are their homes, broken their gates. New Revised Standard Version The warriors of Babylon have given up fighting, they remain in their strongholds; their strength has failed, they have become women; her buildings are set on fire, her bars are broken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe warriors of Babylon, together with those who man the strongholds, have ceased to fight; their strength has failed; they became cowards; they have dismantled her tents; her bars are broken. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The men of Babel have ceased to fight with the dwellers of Metsruth. Their might was broken and they were like women. They pulled down her tents. They broke down her gates OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, They remain in their strongholds; Their might hath failed, they are become as women; Her dwelling-places are set on fire; Her bars are broken. Brenton Septuagint Translation The warrior of Babylon has failed to fight; they shall sit there in the siege; their power is broken; they are become like women; her tabernacles have been set on fire; her bars are broken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Babylon's Punishment…29The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant. 30The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. 31One courier races to meet another, and messenger follows messenger, to announce to the king of Babylon that his city has been captured from end to end.… Cross References The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; Isaiah 13:7 Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. Jeremiah 46:5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 21:7 And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you are to say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, and every hand will go limp. Every spirit will faint, and every knee will turn to water.’ Yes, it is coming and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD.” they sit in their strongholds. Jeremiah 4:5 Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’ Nahum 3:14 Draw your water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses. Work the clay and tread the mortar; repair the brick kiln! Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Their strength is exhausted; Psalm 22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death. Psalm 38:10 My heart pounds, my strength fails, and even the light of my eyes has faded. Isaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. they have become like women. Nahum 3:13 Look at your troops—they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars. Jeremiah 49:22 Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor. Isaiah 19:16 In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, Jeremiah 50:32 The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.” Isaiah 47:14 Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. There will be no coals to warm them or fire to sit beside. 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.” the bars of her gates are broken. Lamentations 2:9 Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. Treasury of Scripture The mighty men of Babylon have declined to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might has failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwelling places; her bars are broken. Jeremiah 51:32,57 And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted… Jeremiah 48:41 Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs. Jeremiah 50:36,37 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed… her bars Jeremiah 50:36 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. Psalm 107:16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. Psalm 147:13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. Jump to Previous Babylon Bars Broken Burned Ceased Dwelling Dwellingplaces Dwelling-Places Dwellings Exhausted Failed Fight Fighting Fire Gates Holds Houses Kept Mighty Places Sitting Stopped Strength Strongholds Waiting War Warriors Way WomenJump to Next Babylon Bars Broken Burned Ceased Dwelling Dwellingplaces Dwelling-Places Dwellings Exhausted Failed Fight Fighting Fire Gates Holds Houses Kept Mighty Places Sitting Stopped Strength Strongholds Waiting War Warriors Way WomenJeremiah 51 1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, 64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting; This phrase indicates a cessation of military activity by Babylon's forces. Historically, Babylon was a dominant power, known for its military prowess. The stopping of their fighting suggests a significant turning point, likely due to divine intervention as prophesied by Jeremiah. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God’s sovereignty over nations, as seen in Isaiah 14:4-5, where Babylon's downfall is foretold. they sit in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken. Persons / Places / Events 1. BabylonA powerful empire known for its military might and grandeur, often symbolizing human pride and opposition to God. 2. Warriors of Babylon The military forces of Babylon, renowned for their strength and conquests, now depicted as weakened and defeated. 3. Jeremiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages of judgment and hope to the nations, including the prophecy against Babylon. 4. Strongholds Fortified places within Babylon where warriors would typically find refuge and strength, now places of inactivity and defeat. 5. Fire and Broken Gates Symbols of destruction and vulnerability, indicating the complete overthrow of Babylon's defenses. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is in control of the rise and fall of nations. No empire, regardless of its strength, can withstand His judgment. The Futility of Human Pride Babylon's fall serves as a warning against pride and self-reliance. True strength is found in humility and dependence on God. The Inevitability of Divine Judgment God's judgment may be delayed, but it is certain. This should encourage believers to live righteously and warn others of the coming judgment. The Power of Prophetic Fulfillment The fulfillment of prophecies like Babylon's fall strengthens our faith in the reliability of God's Word and His promises. Spiritual Vigilance Just as Babylon's warriors became complacent, believers must remain vigilant in their spiritual battles, relying on God's strength. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 51:30?2. How does Jeremiah 51:30 illustrate God's judgment on Babylon's warriors? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Jeremiah 51:30? 4. How does Jeremiah 51:30 connect to Revelation's depiction of Babylon's fall? 5. How should believers respond when witnessing God's judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 51:30? 6. What personal battles require God's strength, reflecting Babylon's warriors' "lost their strength"? 7. What historical events does Jeremiah 51:30 refer to regarding Babylon's warriors? 8. How does Jeremiah 51:30 align with archaeological evidence of Babylon's fall? 9. What is the theological significance of Babylon's warriors ceasing to fight in Jeremiah 51:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51? 11. Jeremiah 51:8 says Babylon has 'suddenly fallen,' yet historical records indicate a gradual decline--how is this reconciled? 12. Jeremiah 51:7 calls Babylon a 'golden cup' in God's hand; if God used Babylon, why should the nation be punished? 13. 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? 14. 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? What Does Jeremiah 51:30 Mean The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting“The warriors of Babylon have stopped fighting;” • The prophecy zooms in on a moment when Babylon’s elite troops simply lay down their arms. Earlier warnings foretold this paralysis—“For the destroyer comes against her… her warriors are captured, their bows are broken” (Jeremiah 51:56). • Jeremiah had already announced, “A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror” (Jeremiah 50:36). What we see in 51:30 is the fulfillment of that divine word. • When God decrees judgment, even the most disciplined army cannot muster the will to resist (Isaiah 13:4-7; Jeremiah 46:5). They sit in their strongholds “they sit in their strongholds.” • Instead of charging into battle, the soldiers crouch behind walls that once inspired confidence. The picture echoes, “Though Babylon should ascend to the heavens and fortify her lofty stronghold, the destroyers will come” (Jeremiah 51:53). • Sitting signals resignation. Strongholds that once gave assurance now serve as prisons of fear (Jeremiah 48:41). • Dependence on stone walls instead of the Lord always ends in disappointment; contrast this with “The name of the LORD is a strong tower” (Proverbs 18:10). Their strength is exhausted “Their strength is exhausted;” • The literal word is “drained dry.” Isaiah used similar language concerning Babylon’s fall: “Therefore all hands will go limp” (Isaiah 13:7). • Emotionally, physically, spiritually—every reserve is spent. The same dread struck the king of Babylon earlier: “Anguish has gripped him; his hands hang limp” (Jeremiah 50:43). • God allows human might to wither so His sovereignty stands unquestioned (Psalm 33:16-17). They have become like women “they have become like women.” • In the ancient Near Eastern mindset, combat was exclusively the role of men; this simile paints the warriors as utterly unfit for battle. Jeremiah used the phrase before: “they will become like women” (Jeremiah 50:37). Nahum said the same of Nineveh (Nahum 3:13). • The point is not to demean women but to magnify the shame of soldiers whose calling was courage. God’s verdict reverses worldly expectations: the mighty are rendered helpless (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken “Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze, the bars of her gates are broken.” • Fire and shattered gates spell total collapse. Earlier in the chapter: “The river crossings have been seized, the marshes set on fire” (Jeremiah 51:32). • History records the Medo-Persian coalition breaching the city; Scripture predicted it precisely: “The broad walls of Babylon will be leveled, and her high gates set on fire” (Jeremiah 51:58). • Gates symbolize security; bars speak of strength. When both are gone, the city’s pride and protection vanish together (Isaiah 45:1-2). summary Jeremiah 51:30 captures the exact moment Babylon’s proud defenses collapse under God’s judgment. Its warriors cease fighting, slumped in their fortresses with drained strength, shamed as powerless, while fire and broken gates announce irreversible defeat. The verse showcases the certainty of God’s word: human might, fortifications, and confidence evaporate when He moves in justice. Trusting Him—not walls, armies, or reputation—is the only enduring refuge. (30) The mighty men of Babylon have for born to fight.--The verses that follow paint the capture of the city by the stratagem related in the Note on Jeremiah 50:24. Those who "have burned" are, of course, the invaders. They here begin by setting the houses of the city on fire and breaking open the gates that led from the river into the streets of the city, while the panic-stricken people fled to their citadel in despair.Verse 30. - Despair of the Babylonian warriors. Have forborne to fight should rather be have ceased to fight. In their holds. The word is used of hill or mountain fastnesses (comp. 1 Samuel 23:14, 19; Judges 6:2; 1 Chronicles 11:7), and such presumably are referred to here. Their might; rather, their courage. They have burned, etc. The subject is "the enemies." Her bars; viz. those with which the city gates were secured (comp. Isaiah 45:2; Amos 1:5).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The warriorsגִבּוֹרֵ֨י (ḡib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant of Babylon בָבֶ֜ל (ḇā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city have stopped חָדְלוּ֩ (ḥā·ḏə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle fighting; לְהִלָּחֵ֗ם (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle they sit יָֽשְׁבוּ֙ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in their strongholds. בַּמְּצָד֔וֹת (bam·mə·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4679: Fastness, a stronghold Their strength גְבוּרָתָ֖ם (ḡə·ḇū·rā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory is exhausted; נָשְׁתָ֥ה (nā·šə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5405: To eliminate, to dry up they have become הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like women. לְנָשִׁ֑ים (lə·nā·šîm) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Babylon’s homes מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶ֖יהָ (miš·kə·nō·ṯe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle have been set ablaze, הִצִּ֥יתוּ (hiṣ·ṣî·ṯū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3341: To burn, set on fire, to desolate the bars of her gates בְרִיחֶֽיהָ׃ (ḇə·rî·ḥe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1280: A bolt are broken. נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ (niš·bə·rū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces Links Jeremiah 51:30 NIVJeremiah 51:30 NLT Jeremiah 51:30 ESV Jeremiah 51:30 NASB Jeremiah 51:30 KJV Jeremiah 51:30 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 51:30 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 51:30 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 51:30 French Bible Jeremiah 51:30 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:30 The mighty men of Babylon have forborne (Jer.) |
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