Jeremiah 25:38 · KJV

"He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

³⁷And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the fierce anger of the LORD.

³⁸He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to feelings of abandonment?

What does God's judgment mean for you personally?

When have you felt desolation in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's protection even when circumstances seem dire.

grief

Recognize that desolation can lead to spiritual growth.

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