Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.

JEREMIAH 25:30KJV
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Jeremiah 25:30 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 25:30 mean?

Jeremiah 25:30 describes God commanding Jeremiah to speak a message of judgment, saying that the LORD will roar from heaven like a lion, making His voice heard from His holy dwelling, and shout loudly against all people on earth, like those who shout while stomping grapes. The verse uses vivid imagery to show that God's judgment will be powerful, unmistakable, and directed at everyone.

In this verse, God is speaking to Jeremiah, telling him to prophesy to the nations about coming judgment. The picture of the LORD roaring and shouting from His holy place shows that this is not a quiet or hidden warning, but a dramatic and public announcement. The reference to grape treaders connects to the idea of judgment being poured out, as grape juice is pressed out in a winepress.

The Hebrew behind Jeremiah 25:30

  • "Roar" (שָׁאַג, sha'ag): This word is often used for the roar of a lion. Here, it emphasizes God's power and the fear His voice brings, showing that His judgment is not gentle or uncertain.
  • "Voice" (קוֹל, qol): This word means "voice" or "sound." In this context, it highlights that God's message is being broadcast loudly and cannot be ignored.
  • "Shout" (הֵידִד, hedid): This word is used for the loud cry of those treading grapes. It suggests a scene of noise and activity, underlining the intensity and completeness of God's judgment.
  • "Habitation" (מָעוֹן, ma'on and נָוֶה, naveh): Two different Hebrew words for "dwelling" or "habitation" appear in this verse, one for God's holy dwelling and one for the earth. This contrast shows the distance between God's place and the people, but also that His voice reaches everywhere.

Why Jeremiah 25:30 matters

  • Jeremiah 25:30 makes clear that God's judgment is not limited to Israel, but is announced "against all the inhabitants of the earth," showing the universal scope of His authority.
  • The vivid language of roaring and shouting helps readers understand that God's warnings are not subtle hints, but powerful calls that demand attention.
  • This verse connects to the wider passage where Jeremiah is told to deliver a message of coming disaster to many nations, setting the stage for the seriousness and reach of God's judgment in the chapters that follow.

Where else these words appear

“shout” Hebrew H1959 · used in 5 verses

  • Isaiah 16:9 Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen.
  • Isaiah 16:10 And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.
  • Jeremiah 48:33 And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.

“roar” Hebrew H7580 · used in 17 verses

  • Judges 14:5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
  • Psalms 104:21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
  • Hosea 11:10 They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.

“habitation” Hebrew H4583 · used in 19 verses

  • Deuteronomy 26:15 Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou swarest unto our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
  • Psalms 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
  • Jeremiah 10:22 Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.

“habitation” Hebrew H5116 · used in 35 verses

  • Exodus 15:13 Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
  • Proverbs 21:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
  • Jeremiah 31:23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The LORD bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness.