Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
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The verse 1 is found in chapter 51 of Jeremiah. God announces Babylon’s destruction through images of destructive wind, threshing, and judgment. In contrast, Israel and Judah are called to remember the Creator of all things. True security is not found in the empire or its gods, but in Yahweh, who made the earth and can bring down what appears invincible.
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Compare Jeremiah 51:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
So spricht der HERR: Siehe, ich will einen scharfen Wind erwecken wider Babel und wider ihre Einwohner, die sich wider mich gesetzt haben.
Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo levanto sobre Babilonia, y sobre sus moradores que se levantan contra mí, un viento destruidor.
Así dice Jehová: «Voy a levantar un viento destructor contra Babilonia y contra los habitantes de Leb-camay.
Ainsi parle l'Eternel: Voici, je fais lever contre Babylone, Et contre les habitants de la Chaldée, Un vent destructeur.
Così ha detto il Signore: Ecco, io fo levare contro a Babilonia, e contro a quelli che abitano nel cuor de’ miei nemici, un vento disertante.
ASSIM diz o SENHOR: Eis que levantarei um vento destruidor contra Babilônia, e contra os que habitam no meio dos que se levantam contra mim.
耶和華如此說: 看哪,我必颳起毀滅的風, 攻擊 巴比倫 和住在 立加米 的人。
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