Jeremiah 51:53

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 

[51:53]  ¹ tn Or “ascends [into] heaven.” Note the use of the phrase in Deut 30:12; 2 Kgs 2:11; and Amos 9:2.

[51:53]  ² tn Heb “and even if she fortifies her strong elevated place.”

[51:53]  ³ tn Heb “from me destroyers will go against her.”

[51:53]  ⁴ tn Heb “Oracle of the Lord.”