Babylon
babylon in Scripture reflects God's design for human connection, rooted in His own love for His people.
120
Verse Refs
16
Books
32
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Etymology
- “same as Babel”
- Type
- Place
- Referenced In
- 16 books of the Bible
Overview
Discover 5 powerful Bible verses about babylon. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.
Topical Index
32 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. CITY OF
Built by Nimrod
In the land of Shinar
Tower of
Capital of the kingdom of Babylon
Gates of
Walled
Splendor of
Peter writes from
Prophecies concerning
FIGURATIVE
2. EMPIRE OF
Founded by Nimrod
Called LAND OF SHINAR
SHESHACH
MERATHAIM
Called also [447]CHALDEA, which see
Divisions
Extent of, at the time of Nebuchadnezzar
At the time of Ahasuerus
Armies of, invade ancient Canaan
Samaria
Judah
Jews carried
Colonists from, sent to Samaria
... and 7 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Genesis 10:10
Built by Nimrod
Genesis 10:10
In the land of Shinar
Genesis 11:1-9
Tower of
Daniel 4:30
Capital of the kingdom of Babylon
Isaiah 45:1,2
Gates of
Jeremiah 51:44,58
Walled
Isaiah 14:4
Splendor of
1 Peter 5:13
Peter writes from
Psalms 87:4
Prophecies concerning
Revelation 14:8
FIGURATIVE
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Nebuchadnezzar
“Nebuchadrezzar, tears and groans of judgment”
24 verse refs
Chaldea
“as demons, or as robbers”
4 verse refs
Nimrod
“rebellion (but probably an unknown Assyrian word)”
14 verse refs
ishtar
20 verse refs