Slay all her bullocks; let them go down to the slaughter: woe unto them! for their day is come, the time of their visitation.
Kill all their young bulls and send them to be slaughtered. This is going to be devastating for them, their time is up, and now they're facing the consequences.
When your time comes, there's no running from what you've done.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah around the 6th century BC, delivering messages from God during the Babylonian exile when Babylon had conquered Jerusalem and taken many Israelites captive. In this verse, "her bullocks" metaphorically refers to Babylon's warriors or mighty leaders, symbolizing their destruction as part of God's judgment for their oppression and idolatry. This prophecy fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty, where He uses nations to execute justice but also holds them accountable for their actions.
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