Jeremiah 51:64

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

ثُمَّ قُلْ: ‹هَكَذَا سَتَغْرَقُ بَابِلُ، وَلَنْ تَقُومَ ثَانِيَةً مِنَ الكَارِثَةِ الَّتِي سَأجْلِبُهَا عَلَيْهَا.›» هُنَا يَنْتَهِي كَلَامُ إرْمِيَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that Babylon will fall and never rise again because of the evil it has done. Jeremiah is speaking and saying that Babylon will be so worn out by this evil that it won't be able to recover. This is the end of Jeremiah's prophecy about Babylon.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy tower made of blocks. One day, you decide to knock it down. This verse is like saying that once the tower falls, it will never stand up again because it was built badly. Jeremiah is telling everyone that the big city called Babylon is like that tower.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 586 BCE. He was prophesying to the people of Judah about the fall of Babylon, which was a powerful empire. This prophecy was meant to show that even great powers can fall if they do evil.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this can be applied to situations where a company or person becomes so corrupted that it cannot recover. For example, a company that cheats its customers might eventually go out of business and not be able to rebuild its reputation.

Topics

• judgment
• prophecy
• fall of empires
• retribution
• divine intervention
• end times

Related Verses

• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 50:2
• Revelation 18:21
• Ezekiel 26:21
• Daniel 2:35

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 51:64?

Jeremiah, the prophet, is speaking. He is the one delivering the prophecy to the people about Babylon's fall.

What does it mean that Babylon will 'sink and not rise'?

It means that once Babylon falls, it will not be able to recover or rebuild its former glory, symbolizing a complete and irreversible downfall.

Why is Babylon sinking?

Babylon is sinking because of the evil it has committed. The verse indicates that the fall is a direct result of Babylon's wicked actions.

What does 'they shall be weary' mean?

This phrase suggests that the people of Babylon will be exhausted from the consequences of their evil actions, making it impossible for them to recover or rebuild.