Jeremiah 25:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they shall drink, and be moved, and be mad, because of the sword that I will send among them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They will drink it and stagger around like drunk people, going crazy with fear because of the war I will bring against them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that the nations will be overwhelmed and terrified when He brings judgment and war upon them.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's prophecy through Jeremiah about the 'cup of wrath' that all nations must drink as divine judgment. Jeremiah was prophesying around 605-586 BC, during the final years before Babylon would destroy Jerusalem and conquer many surrounding nations. The 'sword' refers to the Babylonian army that God would use as His instrument of judgment against rebellious nations.

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