KJV ORIGINAL
And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The shepherds will have nowhere to run, and the leaders of the flock will find no way to escape.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that when God's judgment comes, even the leaders and those in power will have no place to hide or run away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy about God's judgment coming upon the nations around 605-586 BC. The 'shepherds' refers to kings, rulers, and leaders who were responsible for guiding their people, just as shepherds guide sheep. Jeremiah was warning that even these powerful leaders would not be able to escape the coming destruction that God would bring through Babylon.
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