Jeremiah 46
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 46 of 52
Chapter Summary
Jeremiah prophesies the overthrow of Pharaoh's army, and the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar. He comforts Jacob.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Egypt whose army at Carchemish by the Euphrates is routed; called an empty roar (v2, 17)
King of Babylon who strikes Pharaoh's army and is sent to strike the land of Egypt (v2, 13, 26)
Jehovah's servant, comforted and told not to fear, to be saved from afar and brought back to rest (v27-28)
King of Egypt called to account along with Egypt's gods and kings (v25)
The prophet to whom Jehovah's word against the nations and against Egypt came (v1, 13)
Timeline
Jeremiah prophesies the defeat of the Egyptian army led by Pharaoh-necho by Nebuchadnezzar at the river Euphrates in Carchemish during the fourth year of Jehoiakim.
Jeremiah 46:1-12God declares that Nebuchadnezzar will strike the land of Egypt, turning cities like Noph into a waste and putting the gods and kings of Egypt to shame, though it will be inhabited again later.
Jeremiah 46:13-26God promises to save His servant Jacob from exile, bringing Israel back to rest and correcting them with justice without making a full end of them.
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