Jeremiah 25:28

And it shall bee, if they refuse to take the cup at thine hand to drinke, then shalt thou say vnto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Yee shall certainely drinke. Jeremiah 25:28 (KJV)

“The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance of his temple.”

To understand this declaration it is helpful to view it within its broader context. In the surrounding chapters of Jeremiah (particularly chapters 50 and 51) the prophet receives a direct message from God concerning Babylon. The message warns Babylon of the consequences of its wickedness, oppression, and the role it will play as an instrument of divine judgment.

The phrase “them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon” refers to those who survive the destruction and devastation that accompany Babylon’s downfall. Amid the chaos and ruin, a remnant manages to escape the ruined city and make their way back to Zion, the holy hill of Jerusalem. Their survival is not merely incidental; it positions them as witnesses to what God is about to enact.

These survivors have a specific purpose: to proclaim the vengeance of the LORD our God. Their testimony is to announce that divine retribution has been poured out upon Babylon. The proclamation is two‑fold, encompassing both the vengeance of the Lord Himself and the vengeance of His temple.

The “vengeance of the Lord” underscores God’s righteous judgment against Babylon for its persistent wickedness and its oppression of God’s people. It affirms that God will execute justice, fulfilling the promises He made to protect and vindicate His chosen ones.

The “vengeance of His temple” highlights the particular offense of the Babylonians toward the sacred spaces of Israel. Their conquest involved not only the subjugation of the land and its people but also the desecration and destruction of the holy temple in Jerusalem. This sacrilege intensified the divine judgment, and the returning survivors are to bear witness to the punishment that has befallen Babylon for this grievous violation.

Thus, the voice of those who escape becomes a living testimony in Zion, announcing that God’s righteous vengeance—both personal and temple‑related—has been fulfilled against Babylon, serving as a warning and a reminder of God’s sovereign justice.