Jeremiah 25:36 Meaning and Explanation
“A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The cries of the leaders will be heard as they lament over their destroyed land.
The Context of Jeremiah 25:36
Depicting the audible lamentation of the leaders over destroyed lands.
What Does Jeremiah 25:36 Mean?
The sound of the shepherds' cry and howling will be audible—a public, universal expression of their grief and despair. These are not quiet laments but loud, visible demonstrations of complete loss.
The reason for their despair is that 'the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.' The land that sustained the people—their pasture—has been devastated. The leaders grieve not only their own loss but the destruction of the very basis of their people's survival.
Jeremiah 25:36 in the Original Language
spoiled (שׁדד, shadad) — to devastate, destroy, or lay waste. The verb conveys violent destruction of the land itself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 25:36
What does Jeremiah 25:36 mean?
The cries of the leaders will be heard as they lament over their destroyed land.
What is the context of Jeremiah 25:36?
Depicting the audible lamentation of the leaders over destroyed lands.