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You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword on all who live on the earth, declares the LORD Almighty.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have begun to punish Jerusalem, the city that bears my name. Now should I let you go unpunished? No, you will not escape disaster. I will call for war against all the nations of the earth. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!’ <a href="/esv/jeremiah/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> For behold, I begin to work disaster at the city that is called by my name, and shall you go unpunished? You shall not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of hosts.’ <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/25.htm">King James Bible</a> For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/25.htm">New King James Version</a> For behold, I begin to bring calamity on the city which is called by My name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished, for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth,” says the LORD of hosts.’ <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For behold, I am beginning to inflict disaster on this city which is called by My name, so should you be completely free from punishment? You will not be free from punishment, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth,” declares the LORD of armies.’ <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For behold, I am beginning to work calamity in this city which is called by My name, and shall you be completely free from punishment? You will not be free from punishment; for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth,&#8221 declares the LORD of hosts.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For behold, I am beginning to work calamity in this city which is called by My name, and shall you be completely free from punishment? You will not be free from punishment; for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth,” declares the LORD of hosts.’ <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For behold, I am beginning to bring evil against this city which is called by My name. But shall you be completely free from punishment? You will not be free from punishment, for I am calling for a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth,” declares Yahweh of hosts.’ <a href="/amp/jeremiah/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For behold, I am beginning to work disaster in the city which is called by My Name, and shall you go unpunished? You will not be exempt from punishment, for I am calling for a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth,” says the LORD of hosts.’ <a href="/csb/jeremiah/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For I am already bringing disaster on the city that bears my name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth. This is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.’ <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For I am already bringing disaster on the city that bears My name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth"—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> For, lo, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith Jehovah of hosts. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Starting with my own city of Jerusalem, everyone on earth will suffer from war. So there is no way I will let you escape unharmed." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> For, lo, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I am going to bring disaster on the city that is named after me. Do you think you'll go unpunished? You will not go unpunished! I'm declaring war on all those who live on earth, declares the LORD of Armies.' <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will begin my work of destruction in my own city. Do they think they will go unpunished? No, they will be punished, for I am going to send war on all the people on earth. I, the LORD Almighty, have spoken. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Look, I'm beginning to bring disaster on the city that is called by my name, and do you actually think you will avoid punishment? You won't avoid punishment because I'm summoning the sword against all those who live in the land," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.'" <a href="/msb/jeremiah/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.? <a href="/net/jeremiah/25.htm">NET Bible</a> For take note, I am already beginning to bring disaster on the city that I call my own. So how can you possibly avoid being punished? You will not go unpunished! For I am proclaiming war against all who live on the earth. I, the LORD who rules over all, affirm it!' <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For, look, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth,"' says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/web/jeremiah/25.htm">World English Bible</a> For, behold, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should you be utterly unpunished? You will not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, says Yahweh of Armies.”’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For behold, in the city over which My Name is called, "" I am beginning to bring ruin, "" And are you entirely acquitted? You are not acquitted, for I am proclaiming a sword, "" For all inhabitants of the land,” "" A declaration of YHWH of Hosts. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For lo, in the city over which My name is called, I am beginning to do evil, And ye -- ye are entirely acquitted! Ye are not acquitted, for a sword I am proclaiming, For all inhabitants of the land, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For behold me beginning to do evil upon the city which my name was called upon it; and shall ye being acquitted be unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished, for I call a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, says Jehovah of armies.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For behold I begin to bring evil on the city wherein my name is called upon: and shall you be as innocent and escape free? you shall not escape free: for I will call for the sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the Lord of hosts. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For behold, I am beginning to afflict the city in which my name has been invoked, and will you be innocent and immune? You will not be immune! For I will call the sword over all the inhabitants of the earth, says the Lord of hosts. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Now that I am inflicting evil on this city, called by my name, how can you possibly escape? You shall not escape! I am calling down the sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth—oracle of the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> See, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that is called by my name, and how can you possibly avoid punishment? You shall not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth, says the LORD of hosts.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For behold, I begin to bring evil on this city which is called by my name, and you shall not be left unpunished, you shall not be blameless; for I am calling for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because, behold, the city on which my name is called, I begin to do evil to it, and shall you surely be innocent? You shall not be innocent, because I called for the sword on all the inhabitants of the land, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city whereupon My name is called, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For I am beginning to afflict the city whereon my name is called, and ye shall by no means be held guiltless: for I am calling a sword upon all that dwell upon the earth. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=7544" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/25.htm">The Cup of God's Wrath</a> …28If they refuse to take the cup from your hand and drink it, you are to tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘You most certainly must drink it! 29<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: mê·ḥêl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">am beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: lə·hā·ra‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">to bring disaster</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ḇā·‘îr (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">on the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: niq·rā- (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">bears</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">My Name,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">so how could you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: hin·nā·qêh (V-Nifal-InfAbs) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">possibly go unpunished?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: ṯin·nā·qū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: ṯin·nā·qū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">go unpunished,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qō·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">am calling down</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥe·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">a sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the inhabitants</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts.’</a> 30So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a> Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. <a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a> So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. <a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a> “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Proverbs 11:31</a> If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner! <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Isaiah 29:6</a> you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire. <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Matthew 24:21</a> For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Zechariah 13:8-9</a> And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it. / This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Romans 2:9</a> There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; <a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a> For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a> I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Revelation 18:6</a> Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For, see, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, said the LORD of hosts.I begin.<a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm">Jeremiah 49:12</a> For thus saith the LORD; Behold, they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink of it.<a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Proverbs 11:31</a> Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.<a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a> Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.which is called by my name.<a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">1 Kings 8:43</a> Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.<a href="/daniel/9-18.htm">Daniel 9:18,19</a> O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies… ye shall.<a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Jeremiah 30:11</a> For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.<a href="/jeremiah/46-28.htm">Jeremiah 46:28</a> Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I am with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished.<a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a> Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.I will.<a href="/ezekiel/14-17.htm">Ezekiel 14:17,21</a> Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: … <a href="/ezekiel/38-21.htm">Ezekiel 38:21</a> And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.<a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-28.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-12.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-17.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-39.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-39.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-12.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-26.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-13.htm">Free</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-28.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-34.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Summoning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-27.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Unpunished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-14.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-14.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-1.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-3.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-6.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-31.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-11.htm">Free</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-22.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/matthew/18-32.htm">Summoning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-31.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Unpunished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-34.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 25</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/25-1.htm">Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/25-8.htm">foretells the seventy years' captivity;</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/25-12.htm">and after that, the destruction of Babylon.</a> 15. <a href="/jeremiah/25-15.htm">Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations.</a> 34. <a href="/jeremiah/25-34.htm">The howling of the shepherds.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The disaster mentioned is the impending Babylonian invasion, a consequence of the people's persistent idolatry and disobedience (<a href="/jeremiah/7-30.htm">Jeremiah 7:30-34</a>). Historically, this period marks the decline of Judah, with archaeological evidence supporting the Babylonian destruction layers in Jerusalem. Theologically, it underscores the principle of divine judgment beginning with God's own people (<a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a>).so how could you possibly go unpunished? This rhetorical question emphasizes the certainty of judgment extending beyond Jerusalem. It reflects the biblical principle of God's impartial justice (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>). The surrounding nations, who also engaged in idolatry and opposed God's people, are not exempt from accountability. This serves as a warning that God's holiness demands justice for all, not just His chosen people.You will not go unpunished, The repetition here reinforces the inevitability of judgment. It serves as a prophetic declaration that God's justice is universal. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God holds all nations accountable, as seen in the prophecies against various nations in Isaiah and Ezekiel. It also foreshadows the final judgment described in <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>.for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, The "sword" symbolizes war and destruction, a common motif in prophetic literature (<a href="/ezekiel/21-3.htm">Ezekiel 21:3-5</a>). This phrase indicates a global scope of judgment, not limited to Judah or its immediate neighbors. It reflects the eschatological theme of God's ultimate judgment on the world, as seen in the apocalyptic visions of Daniel and Revelation. Theologically, it points to the seriousness of sin and the comprehensive nature of divine justice.declares the LORD of Hosts. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies. It underscores His authority to execute judgment and fulfill His purposes. This title is frequently used in contexts of divine intervention and warfare (<a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Isaiah 1:24</a>). It reassures believers of God's ultimate control over history and His power to bring about His righteous plans.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_city_that_bears_my_name.htm">The City that Bears My Name</a> Refers to Jerusalem, the city chosen by God to bear His name and where His temple was located. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the armies of heaven and earth. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_inhabitants_of_the_earth.htm">The Inhabitants of the Earth</a> Represents all nations and peoples, indicating the universal scope of God's judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sword.htm">The Sword</a> Symbolizes impending judgment and destruction, often used in prophetic literature to denote war and divine retribution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment_begins_with_his_people.htm">God's Judgment Begins with His People</a> Just as Jerusalem, the city bearing God's name, was not exempt from judgment, Christians today must recognize that being part of God's family comes with accountability. <a href="/topical/u/universal_scope_of_god's_justice.htm">Universal Scope of God's Justice</a> God's judgment is not limited to one nation or people; it extends to all the inhabitants of the earth. This reminds us of the global nature of sin and the need for repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_divine_justice.htm">The Certainty of Divine Justice</a> The repeated assurance that punishment will not be avoided underscores the certainty of God's justice. Believers are called to live righteously, knowing that God sees and judges all actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophets and Scripture</a> Jeremiah's role as a prophet highlights the importance of heeding God's word through Scripture. Believers are encouraged to study and apply biblical teachings to avoid the pitfalls of disobedience. <a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a> While the focus is on judgment, the broader context of Jeremiah includes promises of restoration. This dual message offers hope and encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate plan for redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25</a> <a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_ezekiel_14_13-21.htm">Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_kings_25_8_and_jer_52_12.htm">In 2 Kings 25:8, the city falls on the seventh day of the fifth month, while Jeremiah 52:12 reports the tenth day--how can these differing dates be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_address_contradictions_in_prophecies.htm">Jeremiah 29:15-19 speaks against false prophets--how do we address apparent contradictions with other biblical prophecies that some view as unfulfilled or inconsistent?</a> <a href="/q/why_would_a_just_deity_allow_disasters.htm">Jeremiah 19:7 -- How can a loving or just deity sanction such extreme disasters upon an entire city, including the innocent, as portrayed here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) I begin to bring evil . . .?--The thought is the same as that of <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm" title="For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?">1Peter 4:17</a>, "If judgment shall begin at the house of God . . .?" If this were His chastisement of those who were His chosen people, it followed a fortiori that those who were less favoured and had less claims should not escape. For them, as for Judah, the one wise and safe course was to accept their punishment and submit. (Comp. <a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm" title="For thus said the LORD; Behold, they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and are you he that shall altogether go unpunished? you shall not go unpunished, but you shall surely drink of it.">Jeremiah 49:12</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - I will call for a sword. It is probably that awful sword referred to in ver. 16 (see note). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction behold, הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! I אָֽנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I am beginning מֵחֵ֣ל (mê·ḥêl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to bring disaster לְהָרַ֔ע (lə·hā·ra‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad on the city בָעִ֜יר (ḇā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement that אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that bears My name, שְׁמִ֣י (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name so how could you וְאַתֶּ֖ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you possibly go unpunished? הִנָּקֵ֣ה (hin·nā·qêh) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated You will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no go unpunished, תִנָּק֔וּ (ṯin·nā·qū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am calling down נִֽקְרָא־ (niq·rā-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read a sword חֶ֗רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword against עָלֶ֗יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the earth, הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts.? צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/25-29.htm">Jeremiah 25:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 25:29 For behold I begin to work evil (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/25-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 25:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 25:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 25:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 25:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>