New International Version (NIV)
1This is what the Lord says:
“See, I will stir up the spirit of a destroyer
against Babylon and the people of Leb Kamai.51:1 Leb Kamai is a cryptogram for Chaldea, that is, Babylonia.
Jeremiah 51:1
Jeremiah 51:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1This is what the Lord says:
“Behold, I am going to stir up
51:1 Or a destroying windThe spirit of a destroyer against Babylon
And against the inhabitants of 51:1 Cryptic name for Chaldea; or the heart of those who rise up against MeLeb-kamai.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1Thus says the Lord:
“Behold, I am going to arouse against Babylon
And against the inhabitants of Cryptic name for Chaldea; or the heart of those who rise up against MeLeb-kamai
The spirit of a destroyer.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1Thus says the Lord:
“Behold, I am going to stir up and put into action [a fury] against Babylon
And against the [rebellious] people of Leb-kamai (Chaldea)
A destroying wind and hostile spirit;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1This is what the Lord says:
“Behold, I will stir up against Babylon
and against the people of Leb-kamai51:1 Leb-kamai is a code name for Chaldea, that is, Babylonia.
the spirit of a destroyer.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1The Lord says,
“I will stir up the spirits of destroyers.
They will march out against Babylon and its people.