Jeremiah 25:35 nasb — "Flight will perish from the shepherds, And escape from the masters of the flock.

NASB

""Flight will perish from the shepherds, And escape from the masters of the flock."

— Jeremiah 25:35, NASB

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Jeremiah 25 — Context

32

Thus says the LORD of hosts, "Behold, evil is going forth From nation to nation, And a great storm is being stirred up From the remotest parts of the earth.

33

"Those slain by the LORD on that day will be from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be lamented, gathered or buried; they will be like dung on the face of the ground.

34

"Wail, you shepherds, and cry; And wallow in ashes, you masters of the flock; For the days of your slaughter and your dispersions have come, And you will fall like a choice vessel.

35

"Flight will perish from the shepherds, And escape from the masters of the flock.

36

"Hear the sound of the cry of the shepherds, And the wailing of the masters of the flock! For the LORD is destroying their pasture,

37

"And the peaceful folds are made silent Because of the fierce anger of the LORD.

38

"He has left His hiding place like the lion; For their land has become a horror Because of the fierceness of the oppressing sword And because of His fierce anger."

Jeremiah 25:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 25:35 say?
Jeremiah 25:35 in the NASB reads: “"Flight will perish from the shepherds, And escape from the masters of the flock.”
Where is Jeremiah 25:35 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 25:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, verse 35.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 25:35.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 25:35 in?
Jeremiah 25:35 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 25:35?
Jeremiah 25:35 reads (NASB): “"Flight will perish from the shepherds, And escape from the masters of the flock.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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