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Jeremiah 51:26
People will not take stones from Babylon to use as the foundation of a building. That is because they will not find any stones big enough for cornerstones. Your city will be a pile of broken rocks forever." This is what the Lord said.
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Christian Standard Bible®
No one will be able to retrieve a cornerstoneor a foundation stone from you,because you will become desolate forever.
No one will be able to retrieve a cornerstoneor a foundation stone from you,because you will become desolate forever.
Hebrew Names Version
They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says the LORD.
They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says the LORD.
King James Version
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the Lord .
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the Lord .
English Standard Version
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, declares the Lord .
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, declares the Lord .
New American Standard Bible
"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.
"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.
New Century Version
People will not find any rocks in Babylon big enough for cornerstones. People will not take any rocks from Babylon to use for the foundation of a building, because your city will be just a pile of ruins forever," says the Lord .
People will not find any rocks in Babylon big enough for cornerstones. People will not take any rocks from Babylon to use for the foundation of a building, because your city will be just a pile of ruins forever," says the Lord .
Amplified Bible
"They will not take from you [even] a stone for a cornerstone Nor any rock for a foundation, But you will be desolate forever," says the LORD.
"They will not take from you [even] a stone for a cornerstone Nor any rock for a foundation, But you will be desolate forever," says the LORD.
World English Bible
They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh.
They shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
They shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for euer, sayth the Lord.
They shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for euer, sayth the Lord.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.
"They will not take from you even a stone for a corner Nor a stone for foundations, But you will be desolate forever," declares the LORD.
Legacy Standard Bible
They will not take from you even a stone for a cornerNor a stone for foundations,But you will be a perpetual desolation," declares Yahweh.
They will not take from you even a stone for a cornerNor a stone for foundations,But you will be a perpetual desolation," declares Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
No one shall retrieve from you a cornerstone or a foundation stone, because you will become desolate forever," declares the LORD.
No one shall retrieve from you a cornerstone or a foundation stone, because you will become desolate forever," declares the LORD.
Contemporary English Version
Your stone blocks won't be reused for cornerstones or foundations, and I promise that forever you will be a desert. I, the Lord , have spoken.
Your stone blocks won't be reused for cornerstones or foundations, and I promise that forever you will be a desert. I, the Lord , have spoken.
Complete Jewish Bible
No one will make cornerstones or foundation-stones from you again; but you will be desolate forever," says Adonai .
No one will make cornerstones or foundation-stones from you again; but you will be desolate forever," says Adonai .
Darby Translation
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; for thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith Jehovah.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; for thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith Jehovah.
George Lamsa Translation
And they shall not take from you a stone for a corner nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says the LORD.
And they shall not take from you a stone for a corner nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, says the LORD.
Good News Translation
None of the stones from your ruins will ever be used again for building. You will be like a desert forever. I, the Lord , have spoken.
None of the stones from your ruins will ever be used again for building. You will be like a desert forever. I, the Lord , have spoken.
Lexham English Bible
They will not take from you a stone for a corner, and a stone for a foundation, for you will be an everlasting desolation," declares Yahweh.
They will not take from you a stone for a corner, and a stone for a foundation, for you will be an everlasting desolation," declares Yahweh.
Literal Translation
and they shall not take a stone from you for a corner, or a stone for foundations, but you shall be a waste forever, says Jehovah.
and they shall not take a stone from you for a corner, or a stone for foundations, but you shall be a waste forever, says Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
so that nether corner stones, ner pinnacles, ner foundacion stones shalbe taken enymore out of the but waist & desolate shalt thou lie for euermore, saieth the LORDE.
so that nether corner stones, ner pinnacles, ner foundacion stones shalbe taken enymore out of the but waist & desolate shalt thou lie for euermore, saieth the LORDE.
American Standard Version
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith Jehovah.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
And they will not take from you a stone for the angle of a wall or the base of a building; but you will be a waste place for ever, says the Lord.
And they will not take from you a stone for the angle of a wall or the base of a building; but you will be a waste place for ever, says the Lord.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be desolate for euer, saith the Lord.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be desolate for euer, saith the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
So that neither corner stones shalbe taken any more out of thee: but waste and desolate shalt thou lye for euermore saith the Lorde.
So that neither corner stones shalbe taken any more out of thee: but waste and desolate shalt thou lye for euermore saith the Lorde.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, all Jews dwelling in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the Lord, my name shall no longer be in the mouth of every Jew to say, The Lord lives, in all the land of Egypt.
Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, all Jews dwelling in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the Lord, my name shall no longer be in the mouth of every Jew to say, The Lord lives, in all the land of Egypt.
English Revised Version
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y schal not take of thee a stoon in to a corner, and a stoon in to foundementis; but thou schalt be lost with outen ende, seith the Lord.
And Y schal not take of thee a stoon in to a corner, and a stoon in to foundementis; but thou schalt be lost with outen ende, seith the Lord.
Update Bible Version
And they shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate forever, says Yahweh.
And they shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate forever, says Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
New English Translation
No one will use any of your stones as a cornerstone. No one will use any of them in the foundation of his house. For you will lie desolate forever," says the Lord .
No one will use any of your stones as a cornerstone. No one will use any of them in the foundation of his house. For you will lie desolate forever," says the Lord .
New King James Version
They shall not take from you a stone for a corner Nor a stone for a foundation, But you shall be desolate forever," says the LORD.
They shall not take from you a stone for a corner Nor a stone for a foundation, But you shall be desolate forever," says the LORD.
New Living Translation
You will be desolate forever. Even your stones will never again be used for building. You will be completely wiped out," says the Lord .
You will be desolate forever. Even your stones will never again be used for building. You will be completely wiped out," says the Lord .
New Life Bible
Not even a stone will be taken from you for a corner stone, or a stone to be used to build upon. But you will be a waste forever," says the Lord.
Not even a stone will be taken from you for a corner stone, or a stone to be used to build upon. But you will be a waste forever," says the Lord.
New Revised Standard
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, says the Lord .
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, says the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So shall they not fetch from thee A stone for a corner nor A stone for a foundation, - For desolations age-abiding, shalt thou become Declareth Yahweh.
So shall they not fetch from thee A stone for a corner nor A stone for a foundation, - For desolations age-abiding, shalt thou become Declareth Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall not take of thee a stone for the corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for ever, saith the Lord.
And they shall not take of thee a stone for the corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for ever, saith the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, says the LORD.
No stone shall be taken from you for a corner and no stone for a foundation, but you shall be a perpetual waste, says the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
And they take not out of thee a stone for a corner, And a stone for foundations, For desolations age-during art thou, An affirmation of Jehovah.
And they take not out of thee a stone for a corner, And a stone for foundations, For desolations age-during art thou, An affirmation of Jehovah.
Contextual Overview
1 The Lord says, "I will cause a powerful, destructive wind to blow against Babylon and the Babylonians. 2 I will send foreigners to winnow Babylon, and they will take everything from the city. Armies will surround the city, and there will be terrible destruction. 3 The Babylonian soldiers will not get to use their bows and arrows. They will not even put on their armor. Don't feel sorry for the soldiers of Babylon. Destroy her army completely! 4 Babylon's soldiers will be killed in the land of the Chaldeans. They will be badly wounded in the streets of Babylon." 5 The Lord All-Powerful did not leave Israel and Judah alone, like a widow. No, they are guilty of leaving the Holy One of Israel. Their God did not leave them. They left him! 6 Run away from Babylon. Run to save your lives! Don't stay and be killed because of Babylon's sins! It is time for the Lord to punish the Babylonians for the bad things they have done. Babylon will get the punishment that she should have. 7 Babylon was like a golden cup in the Lord 's hand. Babylon made the whole world drunk. The nations drank Babylon's wine, so they went crazy. 8 But Babylon will suddenly fall and be broken. Cry for her! Get medicine for her pain, and maybe she can be healed. 9 We tried to heal Babylon, but she cannot be healed. So let us leave her, and let each of us go to our own country. God in heaven will decide Babylon's punishment. He will decide what will happen to Babylon. 10 The Lord got even for us. Come, let's tell about that in Zion. Let's tell what the Lord our God has done.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
shall not: Jeremiah 51:37, Jeremiah 51:43, Jeremiah 50:12, Jeremiah 50:13, Isaiah 13:19-22, Isaiah 14:23
desolate for ever: Heb. everlasting desolations, Jeremiah 50:40, Jeremiah 50:41, Isaiah 34:8-17, Revelation 18:20-24
Reciprocal: Isaiah 25:2 - For Isaiah 26:5 - the lofty Isaiah 47:14 - there shall Jeremiah 25:12 - perpetual Jeremiah 50:3 - which Jeremiah 50:26 - destroy Jeremiah 50:32 - none Jeremiah 50:39 - General Jeremiah 51:62 - to cut
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations,.... Signifying that it should be so utterly consumed by fire, that there should not be a stone left fit to be put into any new building, especially to be a corner or a foundation stone. The Targum understands it figuratively,
"and they shall not take of thee a king for a kingdom, and a ruler for government:''
but thou shall be desolate for ever, saith the Lord; see
Jeremiah 50:39.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The prophet means that:
(1) Babylon would never again be the seat of empire. Nor
(2) would any new development of events take its rise thence.
