Jeremiah 25:30

"For, behold, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should you be utterly unpunished? You will not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, says the LORD of Armies.”’"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores God's judgment on Jerusalem, emphasizing that even His chosen city cannot escape divine retribution for its wickedness. It highlights both the inevitability and severity of God's wrath, extending to all inhabitants as a consequence of their actions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Yahweh has risen like a lion from His covert, and at His roaring the whole world is filled with terror and confusion. Upon his habitation -Against His pasture; i. e., Judaea. Yahweh comes forth as the lion to destroy the sheep which lie terrified within the circle of the tents. A shout -The vintage-shout, here used for the war-cry. CompareIsaiah 16:9;Isaiah 63:3.

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