Jeremiah 25:29 · KJV

"For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁷Therefore thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Drink ye, and be drunken, and spue, and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.

²⁸And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at thine hand to drink, then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ye shall certainly drink.

²⁹For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts.

³⁰Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.

³¹A noise shall come even to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a controversy with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give them that are wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How do you perceive the concept of divine judgment?

What does it mean for you to be held accountable for your actions?

When have you experienced a moment of realization about your choices?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your life and seek to align your actions with God's will to avoid judgment.

accountability

Consider how you can take responsibility for your actions in your relationships.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem, Israel today)

The capital city of ancient Judah, significant for its religious and cultural heritage, and the site of the Temple.

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