Jeremiah 25:34 · KJV
"Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 25:34 mean? →Passage Context
32Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
33And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the ground.
34Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.
35And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape.
36A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.
Reflection Questions
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How do you view the role of leadership in your life?
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What does it mean for you to be a leader in your community?
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When have you felt the weight of responsibility for others?
Life Application
leadership
Strive to lead with integrity and compassion, reflecting God's love in your decisions.
community
Support and uplift those in leadership roles, encouraging them to act justly.
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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