Jeremiah 25:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jeremiah is to announce the judgment: the nations will drink, become drunk with judgment, vomit, fall, and not rise again.
The Context of Jeremiah 25:27
Jeremiah's announcement of judgment to the nations.
What Does Jeremiah 25:27 Mean?
Jeremiah's role is to announce the consequences of drinking the cup. The nations will 'drink and be drunken'—overwhelmed by the cup of judgment. The effects are progressive: drunkenness leading to 'spue' (vomit), then 'fall,' and finally collapse from which they 'rise no more.'
These descriptions use vivid, undignified imagery to convey complete devastation and loss of power. 'The sword which I will send among you' identifies the means: military invasion and warfare will accomplish what the cup symbolizes.
Jeremiah 25:27 in the Original Language
spue (קָיא, qia) — to vomit or spew forth. The image conveys sickness, rejection, and loss of control as the result of drinking judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 25:27
What does Jeremiah 25:27 mean?
Jeremiah is to announce the judgment: the nations will drink, become drunk with judgment, vomit, fall, and not rise again.
What is the context of Jeremiah 25:27?
Jeremiah's announcement of judgment to the nations.