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Jeremiah 25

38 verses

TL;DR

Jeremiah warns Judah of impending judgment and the 70‑year exile to Babylon, promising eventual punishment of Babylon and worldwide destruction.

Summary

In Jeremiah 25, the prophet delivers God’s message of judgment to Judah and Jerusalem, accusing them of stubborn disobedience and warning of the consequences. God declares that all northern families and the king of Babylon will be brought against the land, resulting in complete desolation and a 70‑year exile. The Lord vows to punish Babylon after the exile and to enact His wrath upon all nations, describing a cup of doom poured over kings and peoples worldwide. Vivid imagery of a sword, a whirl‑wind, and the loss of joy portrays the severity of the impending judgment. The chapter ends with an exhortation to proclaim the words of the Lord, urging that all people must acknowledge their guilt and face divine retribution.

Outline
  1. Jeremiah delivers a warning of judgment to Judah and Jerusalem.
  2. God pronounces a 70‑year exile to Babylon and eventual punishment of Babylon.
  3. Prophetic imagery (cup, sword, whirl‑wind) illustrates worldwide judgment and desolation.
Themes
Divine judgment and wrathCovenant fidelity and repentanceInterconnectedness of nations
Keywords
judgmentexile70 yearscupsworddesolationwhirlwindking of Babylon
People
JeremiahJehoiakimJosiahNebuchadrezzarPharaoh
Places
JudahJerusalemBabylonEgyptIsraelUzPhilistinesAshkelonAzzahEkronAshdodEdomMoabAmmonTyrusZidonArabiaZimriElamMedesworld
Things
cupsworddesolationwhirlwindvoice of mirthlight of candlemillstones
Key Verses
  • Jeremiah 25:8: God’s cause for judgment: Israel’s disobedience.
  • Jeremiah 25:12: Declaration of Babylon’s future punishment after 70 years.
  • Jeremiah 25:33: Vivid description of the desolation and slaughter of the peoples.
Questions
  • What does the ‘cup of doom’ symbolize in Jeremiah’s prophecy?
  • How does the 70‑year exile reflect God’s covenant fidelity?
  • In what ways does Jeremiah’s message apply to the modern faith community?
  • Why does Jeremiah include such detailed lists of nations in his warning?
Sentiment

negative
Prophetic warning emphasizing divine wrath, judgment, and impending destruction.