Jeremiah 51:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the LORD, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.”
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Read Full Chapter →God declares Himself against Babylon, depicted as a mountain, and will reduce it to ash.
The Context of Jeremiah 51:25
Babylon is depicted as a destroying mountain that God will topple and burn.
What Does Jeremiah 51:25 Mean?
Babylon is addressed as a 'destroying mountain'—a metaphor for a power that dominates and crushes all beneath it. The mountain imagery conveys Babylon's seeming permanence, stability, and dominating height. But this image of stability becomes the stage for its destruction. God will 'stretch out mine hand upon thee'—a gesture of power and judgment.
'Roll thee down from the rocks' envisions the mountain being toppled and shattered. 'Make thee a burnt mountain' suggests a scorched, blackened, worthless remnant where once stood power and splendor. The metaphor moves from mountain to burned waste, from dominance to ruin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 51:25
What does Jeremiah 51:25 mean?
God declares Himself against Babylon, depicted as a mountain, and will reduce it to ash.
What is the context of Jeremiah 51:25?
Babylon is depicted as a destroying mountain that God will topple and burn.