Jeremiah 25:30

¶ Therefore 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.

Therefore prophesy {H5012} thou against them all these words {H1697}, and say {H559} unto them, The LORD {H3068} shall roar {H7580} from on high {H4791}, and utter {H5414} his voice {H6963} from his holy {H6944} habitation {H4583}; he shall mightily {H7580} roar {H7580} upon his habitation {H5116}; he shall give {H6030} a shout {H1959}, as they that tread {H1869} the grapes, against all the inhabitants {H3427} of the earth {H776}.

"As for you, [Yirmeyahu,] prophesy all these words against them; say to them, 'ADONAI is roaring from on high, raising his voice from his holy dwelling, roaring with might against his own habitation, shouting out loud, like those who tread grapes, against everyone living on earth.

So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth.

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

Context of Jeremiah 25:30

Jeremiah 25 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Jeremiah, serving as a comprehensive prophecy delivered in the fourth year of Jehoiakim's reign (around 605 BC). It begins with a stark warning about Judah's persistent idolatry and disobedience, leading to the prophesied 70 years of Babylonian captivity. Following this, the prophecy expands to encompass God's judgment upon all nations, symbolized by the "cup of God's wrath" which Jeremiah is commanded to make all nations drink (Jeremiah 25:15). Verse 30 specifically describes the manner and intensity of this universal divine judgment, emphasizing God's active and powerful involvement.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment and Sovereignty: The verse powerfully portrays God as the supreme judge over all the earth. His "roaring" and "shouting" signify an active, deliberate, and inescapable judgment against sin and rebellion among all peoples. It underscores His absolute authority over nations and their destinies.
  • God's Holy Presence: The phrase "from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation" emphasizes that this judgment originates from God's heavenly throne, His sacred dwelling place. This highlights the purity and justice of His decrees, which are not arbitrary but flow from His divine character.
  • Irresistible Power: The imagery of the LORD roaring "mightily" like a lion (sha'ag in Hebrew, often used for a lion's roar) denotes immense power and an impending, terrifying assault. The shout "as they that tread [the grapes]" vividly depicts the crushing and destructive nature of His wrath, leaving no escape. This metaphor is often used in scripture to describe God's judgment as a winepress, where the wicked are trampled like grapes.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "roar" is sha'ag (שָׁאַג), which is typically used to describe the roar of a lion. This is significant because a lion's roar signals both its presence and its imminent attack, striking fear into its prey. In prophetic literature, God is often depicted as a lion, signifying His strength, majesty, and the terror of His judgment (e.g., Joel 3:16, Amos 1:2). The "treading of grapes" is a powerful agricultural metaphor for overwhelming destruction and the shedding of blood, commonly associated with the execution of divine wrath, as seen in passages like Revelation 14:19-20.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 25:30 serves as a timeless reminder of God's justice and His ultimate sovereignty over all creation. It teaches us several crucial lessons:

  • Seriousness of Sin: The intensity of God's reaction to "all the inhabitants of the earth" underscores the gravity of sin and rebellion against His holy standards.
  • Hope for the Righteous: While terrifying for the wicked, this display of divine power offers comfort to those who follow God, knowing that He will ultimately bring justice and vindicate His people.
  • Call to Repentance: The prophecy serves as a warning, urging humanity to turn from their wicked ways and seek reconciliation with God before the full force of His judgment is unleashed. It emphasizes that God's warnings are given out of His desire for people to repent and avoid destruction.
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.

  • Amos 1:2

    And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.

  • Isaiah 42:13

    ¶ The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.

  • Joel 3:16

    The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD [will be] the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

  • Isaiah 16:9

    Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen.

  • Deuteronomy 26:15

    Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

  • Jeremiah 48:33

    And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; [their] shouting [shall be] no shouting.

  • 1 Kings 9:3

    And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

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