Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They themselves will be enslaved by many nations and great kings; I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.” New Living Translation Many nations and great kings will enslave the Babylonians, just as they enslaved my people. I will punish them in proportion to the suffering they cause my people.” English Standard Version For many nations and great kings shall make slaves even of them, and I will recompense them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.” Berean Standard Bible For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” Berean Literal Bible For shall be served by them—even them—even many nations and great kings; and I will repay to them according to their deeds and according to the works of their own hands.’” King James Bible For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands. New King James Version (For many nations and great kings shall be served by them also; and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the works of their own hands.)’ ” New American Standard Bible (For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even them; and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.)’” NASB 1995 ‘(For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even them; and I will recompense them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.)’” NASB 1977 ‘(For many nations and great kings shall make slaves of them, even them; and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands.)’” Legacy Standard Bible —For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even them; and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands—’” Amplified Bible (For many nations and great kings will make slaves of them, even the Chaldeans [who enslaved other nations]; and I will repay [all of] them according to their deeds and according to the work of their [own] hands.)’” Berean Annotated Bible For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands. Christian Standard Bible For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.’” American Standard Version For many nations and great kings shall make bondmen of them, even of them; and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands. Contemporary English Version I will pay back the Babylonians for every wrong they have done. Great kings from many other nations will conquer the Babylonians and force them to be slaves. English Revised Version For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them, even of them: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands. GOD'S WORD® Translation Many nations and great kings will make slaves of the people of Babylon, and I will pay them back for what they have done." Good News Translation I will pay the Babylonians back for what they have done, and many nations and great kings will make slaves of them.'" International Standard Version Indeed many nations and great kings will make slaves even of them, and I'll repay them according to their deeds, according to what they have done.'" NET Bible For many nations and great kings will make slaves of the king of Babylon and his nation too. I will repay them for all they have done!'" New Heart English Bible For many nations and great kings shall make bondservants of them, even of them; and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands.'" Webster's Bible Translation For many nations and great kings shall reduce them to subjection also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” World English Bible For many nations and great kings will make bondservants of them, even of them. I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their hands.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor laid service on them—also them—have many nations and great kings, and I have given repayment to them according to their doing, and according to the work of their hands.” Berean Literal Bible For shall be served by them—even them—even many nations and great kings; and I will repay to them according to their deeds and according to the works of their own hands.’” Young's Literal Translation For laid service on them -- also them -- have many nations and great kings, and I have given recompence to them according to their doing, and according to the work of their hands. Smith's Literal Translation For many nations they also served upon them, and great kings: and I requited to them according to their work and according to the doings of their hands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they have served them, whereas they were many nations, and great kings: and I will repay them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their hands. Catholic Public Domain Version For they have served them, though these were populous nations and great kings. And I will repay them according to their works and according to the deeds of their hands.” New American Bible They also shall serve many nations and great kings, and thus I will repay them according to their own deeds and according to the works of their hands. New Revised Standard Version For many nations and great kings shall make slaves of them also; and I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor many nations and great kings shall enslave them also; and I will recompense them according to their deeds and according to the work of their own hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because many nations shall subject them also to them, and great Kings, and I shall pay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For many nations and great kings shall make bondmen of them also; and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the work of their own hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Babylon…13I will bring upon that land all the words I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations. 14For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” Cross References For many nations and great kings will enslave them, Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Jeremiah 51:27-28 “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. / Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. Isaiah 13:17-18 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. and I will repay them according to their deeds Jeremiah 50:29 Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 62:12 and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? and according to the work of their hands.’” Jeremiah 1:16 I will pronounce My judgments against them for all their wickedness, because they have forsaken Me, and they have burned incense to other gods and worshiped the works of their own hands. 2 Kings 22:17 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ Psalm 135:15-18 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. … Revelation 18:6-7 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. / As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Isaiah 13:11 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. Habakkuk 2:8 Because you have plundered many nations, the remnant of the people will plunder you—because of your bloodshed against man and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers. Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Joel 3:4-8 Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads. / For you took My silver and gold and carried off My finest treasures to your temples. / You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, to send them far from their homeland. … Isaiah 14:1-2 For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. / The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. Revelation 17:16-17 And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Treasury of Scripture For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands. many. Jeremiah 27:7 And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him. Jeremiah 50:9,41 For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain… Jeremiah 51:6,27,28 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence… I. Jeremiah 50:29-34 Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel… Jeremiah 51:6,20-27,35-41 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence… Psalm 137:8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. Jump to Previous Bondmen Bondservants Deeds Enslaved Great Hands Kings Laid Nations Recompence Recompense Reduce Repay Servants Serve Service Slaves Subjection Themselves Work WorksJump to Next Bondmen Bondservants Deeds Enslaved Great Hands Kings Laid Nations Recompence Recompense Reduce Repay Servants Serve Service Slaves Subjection Themselves Work WorksJeremiah 25 1. Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,8. foretells the seventy years' captivity; 12. and after that, the destruction of Babylon. 15. Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations. 34. The howling of the shepherds. For many nations and great kings will enslave them This phrase indicates a reversal of roles for Babylon, which had previously been the oppressor. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire, subjugating many nations. The prophecy foretells that Babylon itself will be subjected to the same fate. This aligns with the biblical principle of divine justice, where those who oppress will eventually face oppression themselves. The "many nations and great kings" could refer to the Medes and Persians, who historically conquered Babylon in 539 BC, as well as other subsequent powers. and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and the surrounding nations. 2. Nations and Great Kings Refers to the various foreign powers that would rise and fall, including Babylon, which initially enslaved Judah. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which faced judgment due to its disobedience and idolatry. 4. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and took its people into exile, serving as an instrument of God's judgment. 5. God's Judgment The divine retribution that God promises to bring upon the nations for their actions, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JusticeGod is in control of the rise and fall of nations, and His justice will ultimately prevail. The Consequences of Sin Nations and individuals are held accountable for their actions, and sin has real consequences. Hope in God's Promises Even in judgment, there is hope, as God's promises include restoration and redemption for those who turn to Him. The Role of Prophecy Prophecy serves as both a warning and a guide, calling people to repentance and faithfulness. Trust in God's Timing God's plans unfold according to His perfect timing, and believers are called to trust in His wisdom and justice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 25:14?2. How does Jeremiah 25:14 demonstrate God's justice against nations exploiting Israel? 3. What does "repay them according to their deeds" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we apply the principle of divine justice in our daily lives? 5. Compare Jeremiah 25:14 with Romans 12:19 on God's vengeance. What similarities exist? 6. How does understanding Jeremiah 25:14 affect our view of accountability before God? 7. How does Jeremiah 25:14 reflect God's justice and sovereignty over nations? 8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Jeremiah 25:14? 9. How does Jeremiah 25:14 align with the theme of divine retribution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25? 11. Why doesn't Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah's religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation? 12. In Jeremiah 28:1-4, how can Hananiah's prophecy of a short Babylonian captivity be trusted given the historical evidence of a much longer exile? 13. Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance? 14. Jeremiah 34:3 - How could God promise Zedekiah would not die by the sword if 2 Kings 25:7 says Nebuchadnezzar blinded him and took him captive? What Does Jeremiah 25:14 Mean For many nations• The Lord declares that Babylon, though the present superpower, will not remain unchallenged. After the seventy-year captivity (Jeremiah 25:11), “many nations” will rise up against her, just as she once rose up against Judah (Jeremiah 25:9; 51:20; Daniel 5:28). • This promise widened Israel’s horizon: God’s sovereignty extends far beyond their borders (Isaiah 13:17; Jeremiah 46–51). If He can stir multiple peoples against mighty Babylon, He can certainly keep every word He has spoken. and great kings • The plural hints at a succession of rulers—Cyrus of Persia (Isaiah 45:1), Darius the Mede (Daniel 5:31), and later Alexander the Great—each a “great king” in human eyes, yet tools in God’s hand (2 Chronicles 36:23; Jeremiah 51:11). • God’s use of pagan monarchs to fulfill His plan underscores His unmatched authority over history (Proverbs 21:1). will enslave them • Babylon had chained countless captives (Jeremiah 27:7), but the tables would turn. The once-conquering empire would taste its own medicine when Persia, then Greece, and finally Rome dominated her lands (Habakkuk 2:7; Revelation 13:10). • The principle is clear: oppression invites reversal when God judges (Exodus 1:13–14 vs. Exodus 12:33–36). and I will repay them • Here God speaks personally: “I will repay...” (Deuteronomy 32:35; Romans 12:19). Vengeance is not random fate; it is deliberate divine justice. • Babylon’s fall to Cyrus (Jeremiah 51:59-64) was no accident—it was the Lord settling accounts. according to their deeds • Heaven’s scales are perfectly balanced. Babylon’s cruelty, idolatry, and arrogance would boomerang back (Psalm 28:4; Galatians 6:7). • This same standard threads through Scripture: God “repays each one according to his work” (Jeremiah 17:10; Revelation 18:6). and according to the work of their hands. • The phrase highlights tangible acts—sieges laid, temples plundered, idols crafted. Every brick Babylon laid in pride became evidence against her (2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:12). • Judgment, then, is not arbitrary; it precisely fits the offense (Proverbs 12:14). summary Jeremiah 25:14 reassures God’s people that Babylon’s domination is temporary. The Lord will mobilize a procession of powerful nations and kings to overturn the oppressor, repaying Babylon measure for measure. History proves His word true: empires rise and fall, but God’s justice stands unshaken. (14) Shall serve themselves of them.--Better, shall make them their servants. The English "serve themselves" (a Gallicism in common use in the seventeenth century), which occurs again in Jeremiah 27:7, is now ambiguous, and hardly conveys the force of the original. What is meant is that the law of retribution will in due time be seen in its action upon those who were now masters of the world. The thought is the same as that expressed in the familiar "Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit" of Horace (Ep II. i., 156).Verse 14. - For many nations... shall serve themselves of them else; i.e. put forced labor upon them also. The same phrase is used of the conduct of the Egyptians to the Israelites (Exodus 1:14). Of them also; and "also" suggests that the calamity of the Chaldeans is a retribution (comp. Isaiah 66:4), as the next clause, in harmony with Jeremiah 50:29, 51:24, emphatically declares.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction many רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great nations גּוֹיִ֣ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and great גְּדוֹלִ֑ים (gə·ḏō·w·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent kings וּמְלָכִ֖ים (ū·mə·lā·ḵîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king will enslave them, עָֽבְדוּ־ (‘ā·ḇə·ḏū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave and I will repay וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֥י (wə·šil·lam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate them according to their deeds כְּפָעֳלָ֖ם (kə·p̄ā·‘o·lām) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work and according to the work וּכְמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (ū·ḵə·ma·‘ă·śêh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of their hands.’” יְדֵיהֶֽם׃ (yə·ḏê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Links Jeremiah 25:14 NIVJeremiah 25:14 NLT Jeremiah 25:14 ESV Jeremiah 25:14 NASB Jeremiah 25:14 KJV Jeremiah 25:14 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 25:14 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 25:14 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 25:14 French Bible Jeremiah 25:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 25:14 For many nations and great kings shall (Jer.) |
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