Jeremiah 25:35

35 And the shepherds shall have no way to flee , nor the principal of the flock to escape.

Jeremiah 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.

Jeremiah 25:35 In-Context

33 And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented , neither gathered , nor buried ; they shall be dung upon the ground.

34 Howl , ye shepherds , and cry ; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished ; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.

35 And the shepherds shall have no way to flee , nor the principal of the flock to escape.

36 A voice of the cry of the shepherds , and an howling of the principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.

37 And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the fierce anger of the LORD.

Footnotes

• [a] the shepherds...: Heb. flight shall perish from the shepherds, and escaping from, etc