Yirmeyah 25:35

35 And the ro’im (shepherds) shall have no refuge for fleeing, nor the leader of the tzon to escape.

Yirmeyah 25:35 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 25:35

And the shepherds shall have no way to flee
Or, "and flight shall perish from the shepherds" ^F21; though they may attempt it, they shall not be able to accomplish it; neither the dignity of their persons, the greatness of their power, or the abundance of their riches, would make a way for them; their enemies being so numerous, powerful, and watchful: nor the principal of the flock to escape;
this was particularly verified in Zedekiah and his princes, ( Jeremiah 39:4-6 ) . The Targum is,

``and the house of fugitives shall perish from the kings, and deliverance from the mighty of the people.''

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FOOTNOTES:

F21 (Myerh Nm ownm dbaw) "et peribit fuga a pastoribus", V. L. "effugiumperibit", Schmidt; "perfugium", Cocceius.

Yirmeyah 25:35 In-Context

33 And the slain of Hashem shall be at that day from one end of ha’aretz even unto the other end of ha’aretz; they shall not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the adamah.

34 Wail, ye ro’im (shepherds), and weep; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye leaders of the tzon; for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a precious pottery vessel.

35 And the ro’im (shepherds) shall have no refuge for fleeing, nor the leader of the tzon to escape.

36 A voice of the cry of the ro’im and a wailing of the leaders of the tzon, shall be heard: for Hashem hath destroyed their pasture.

37 And the ne’ot hashalom (peaceful folds) are laid waste because of the Charon Af Hashem.