51:53 Even if Babylon climbs high into the sky 1
and fortifies her elevated stronghold, 2
I will send destroyers against her,” 3
says the Lord. 4
51:48 Then heaven and earth and all that is in them
will sing for joy over Babylon.
For destroyers from the north will attack it,”
says the Lord. 5
1 tn Or “ascends [into] heaven.” Note the use of the phrase in Deut 30:12; 2 Kgs 2:11; and Amos 9:2.
2 tn Heb “and even if she fortifies her strong elevated place.”
3 tn Heb “from me destroyers will go against her.”
4 tn Heb “Oracle of the
5 tn Heb “Oracle of the