Jeremiah 50:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Slay all her bullocks; let them go down to the slaughter: woe unto them! for their day is come, the time of their visitation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The elites and leaders of Babylon are slaughtered, and the time of God's judgment has come upon them.
The Context of Jeremiah 50:27
Babylon's leadership faces judgment and death.
What Does Jeremiah 50:27 Mean?
Bullocks in prophetic literature often represent strong rulers and leaders. The command to slay all her bullocks and send them to slaughter represents the elimination of Babylon's leadership. This is not a natural death but execution, a violent end corresponding to the violence they inflicted on others.
The phrase their day is come and the time of their visitation frames this as the appointed hour of judgment. Visitation is the time when God reckons with people for their deeds. For Babylon's leaders, that day of visitation arrives with their death and judgment.
Jeremiah 50:27 in the Original Language
Bullocks frequently represent strength, pride, and leaders in prophetic imagery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 50:27
What does Jeremiah 50:27 mean?
The elites and leaders of Babylon are slaughtered, and the time of God's judgment has come upon them.
What is the context of Jeremiah 50:27?
Babylon's leadership faces judgment and death.