Jeremiah 25:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the ground.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The slain will be left unburied and dishonored from one end of the earth to the other.
The Context of Jeremiah 25:33
Describing the scale and dishonoring of the dead.
What Does Jeremiah 25:33 Mean?
The prophecy describes the scale of destruction in terms of the dead: 'the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth.' The number is so vast that death is universal and reaches across the entire inhabited world.
The condition of the dead is one of complete dishonor. They will 'not be lamented' (no mourning), 'neither gathered' (no collection of the dead), 'nor buried' (no proper burial). Instead, 'they shall be dung upon the ground'—lying exposed and defiled. This represents the ultimate degradation and the breaking of sacred burial customs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 25:33
What does Jeremiah 25:33 mean?
The slain will be left unburied and dishonored from one end of the earth to the other.
What is the context of Jeremiah 25:33?
Describing the scale and dishonoring of the dead.