Jeremiah 25:27

Therefore 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.

Therefore thou shalt say {H559} unto them, Thus saith {H559} the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635}, the God {H430} of Israel {H3478}; Drink {H8354} ye, and be drunken {H7937}, and spue {H7006}, and fall {H5307}, and rise {H6965} no more, because {H6440} of the sword {H2719} which I will send {H7971} among you.

"You are to say to them, 'Here is what ADONAI-Tzva'ot, the God of Isra'el, says: Drink until you're so drunk that you throw up, fall down, and never get up again, because of the sword I am sending among you!'

“Then you are to tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Drink, get drunk, and vomit. Fall down and never get up again, because of the sword I will send among you.’

And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Drink ye, and be drunken, and spew, and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.

Jeremiah 25:27 is a powerful prophetic declaration, part of a larger oracle concerning God's judgment upon Judah and the surrounding nations. In this verse, the LORD commands Jeremiah to instruct these nations to drink deeply from the cup of His wrath, leading to their utter downfall and inability to recover.

Context

This verse is found within Jeremiah chapter 25, which serves as a pivotal point in the book of Jeremiah. It marks the culmination of prophecies against Judah and the beginning of a broader judgment against the Gentile nations. God describes His impending judgment as a "wine cup of My fury" (Jeremiah 25:15) that Jeremiah is to make all nations drink. The metaphor of drinking and becoming drunken symbolizes the overwhelming and disorienting nature of God's judgment, which will leave them helpless and vulnerable to the "sword" of divine retribution, primarily delivered through King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment: The verse vividly portrays God as the sovereign judge over all nations, not just Israel. His judgment is certain, severe, and inescapable for those who defy Him.
  • Consequences of Sin: The "drunkenness" and "spue" (vomiting) illustrate the shameful, debilitating, and ultimately destructive consequences of sin and rebellion against God's will. Their inability to "rise no more" signifies permanent ruin and defeat.
  • God's Sovereignty: The declaration "Thus saith the LORD of hosts" underscores God's absolute authority and power over human affairs and the destiny of nations. He is the one who "will send" the sword, demonstrating His control even over instruments of destruction.

Linguistic Insights

The title "LORD of hosts" (Hebrew: YHWH Sabaoth) is particularly significant here. It emphasizes God's supreme power and authority as the commander of heavenly armies and all creation, reinforcing the idea that His judgment is irresistible and unavoidable. The verbs "drink," "be drunken," "spue," (to vomit), "fall," and "rise no more" create a powerful and humiliating sequence. "Spue" adds a graphic element of disgust and complete loss of control, highlighting the utter degradation and helplessness that will accompany God's wrath.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 25:27 serves as a sober reminder that God is just and will ultimately hold all individuals and nations accountable for their actions. It encourages believers to take sin seriously and to live in reverence for God's holiness and power. For those outside of faith, it is a call to recognize God's authority and to turn from paths of rebellion. While the immediate context is historical judgment, the principle of divine justice remains timeless, pointing to a future day of reckoning for all who reject God's grace and salvation. It warns against spiritual apathy or "drunkenness" that blinds one to the realities of God's coming judgment and the need for repentance.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 25:16

    And they shall drink, and be moved, and be mad, because of the sword that I will send among them.

  • Habakkuk 2:16

    Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD'S right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing [shall be] on thy glory.

  • Lamentations 4:21

    ¶ Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.

  • Ezekiel 21:4

    Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north:

  • Ezekiel 21:5

    That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.

  • Isaiah 51:21

    Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine:

  • Jeremiah 50:35

    A sword [is] upon the Chaldeans, saith the LORD, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise [men].

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