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Context The Judgment on Egypt1This is the wordof the LORDaboutthe nations—the word thatcametoJeremiahthe prophet2concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah:…
Cross References Isaiah 13:1This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received:
Ezekiel 29:1-2In the tenth year, on the twelfth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.
Isaiah 19:1This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.
Ezekiel 30:1-2Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Wail, ‘Alas for that day!’
Isaiah 14:28In the year that King Ahaz died, this burden was received:
Ezekiel 32:1-2In the twelfth year, on the first day of the twelfth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, take up a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him: ‘You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas. You thrash about in your rivers, churning up the waters with your feet and muddying the streams.’
Isaiah 15:1This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!
Ezekiel 31:1-2In the eleventh year, on the first day of the third month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Who can be compared to your greatness?
Isaiah 21:1This is the burden against the Desert by the Sea: Like whirlwinds sweeping through the Negev, an invader comes from the desert, from a land of terror.
Ezekiel 25:1-2Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them.
Isaiah 23:1This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus.
Ezekiel 35:1-2Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against Mount Seir and prophesy against it,
Isaiah 17:1This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
Ezekiel 36:1“And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say: O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD.
Isaiah 22:1This is the burden against the Valley of Vision: What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the rooftops,
Treasury of Scripture The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles; against Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant. Jeremiah 4:7 The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make thy land desolate;and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant. Jeremiah 25:15-29 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it… Jump to Previous GentilesJeremiahNationsProphetWordJump to Next GentilesJeremiahNationsProphetWordJeremiah 46 1.Jeremiah prophesies the overthrow of Pharaoh's army at Euphrates13.and the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar27.He comforts Jacob in his chastisementThis is the word of the LORD about the nations—This phrase introduces a divine message, emphasizing that the source is the LORD, the covenant God of Israel. The term "nations" refers to Gentile nations surrounding Israel, indicating that God's sovereignty extends beyond Israel to all peoples. This reflects the biblical theme that God is the ruler of all the earth ( Psalm 24:1). The prophetic focus on nations underscores God's concern for justice and righteousness universally, not just within Israel. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God uses Israel as a light to the nations ( Isaiah 49:6). the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet—
Jeremiah, a major prophet in the Old Testament, served during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, spanning the reigns of several kings. His prophetic ministry was marked by messages of judgment and hope. The phrase "came to Jeremiah" indicates divine revelation, a common prophetic experience where God communicates His will and purposes. Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to be a mouthpiece for God, delivering messages that often included warnings of impending judgment due to sin, as well as promises of restoration. This highlights the dual nature of prophecy: foretelling and forthtelling. Jeremiah's prophecies about the nations demonstrate God's active involvement in world affairs and His ultimate plan for redemption, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate prophet, priest, and king. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah and the surrounding nations. His ministry spanned over 40 years during a tumultuous period in Israel's history. 2. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate source of the prophetic messages delivered by Jeremiah. This emphasizes the divine authority behind the prophecies. 3. The NationsRefers to the various Gentile nations surrounding Israel, including Egypt, Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Edom, Damascus, and others. This highlights the scope of God's sovereignty and His concern for all peoples, not just Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod is not limited to Israel; His authority and concern extend to all nations. This reminds us that God is the ruler of the entire world and that His plans are comprehensive. The Role of ProphetsProphets like Jeremiah serve as God's mouthpieces, delivering His messages faithfully. This calls us to respect and heed the words of Scripture, recognizing them as divinely inspired. Judgment and AccountabilityThe prophecies against the nations remind us that all people and nations are accountable to God. We should live with an awareness of God's justice and strive to align our lives with His will. God's Concern for All PeoplesGod's messages to the nations show His concern for all humanity. As Christians, we are called to share God's love and truth with all people, regardless of their background. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 46
In light of previous judgments on other nations, why does Ezekiel 29's specific timeline for Egypt seem inconsistent with events recorded elsewhere in the Bible?
How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations?
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?
Psalm 76:7: If 'none can stand' before God's anger, how do we explain the numerous successful invasions of Judah documented in biblical and extrabiblical records?XLVI. (1)The word of the Lord . . .--We come here upon something like the traces of a plan in the arrangement of Jeremiah's prophecies. Those that were concerned exclusively with the outside nations of the heathen were collected together, and attached as an appendix to those which were addressed directly to his own people. Most of those that follow were connected historically withJeremiah 25:15-26, and may be regarded as the development of what is there given in outline, and belong accordingly to the reign of Jehoiakim (circ.B.C. 607). Verse 1. - Against the Gentiles; rather, concerning the nations (as distinguished from Israel). This heading relates to all the seven prophecies in Jeremiah 46-49:33.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew [This is] the wordדְבַר־(ḏə·ḇar-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causeof the LORDיְהוָ֛ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelthatאֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatcameהָיָ֧ה(hā·yāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, betoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toJeremiahיִרְמְיָ֥הוּ(yir·mə·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414:Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelitesthe prophetהַנָּבִ֖יא(han·nā·ḇî)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophetconcerningעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe nations.הַגּוֹיִֽם׃(hag·gō·w·yim)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts
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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 46:1 The word of Yahweh which came (Jer.) |
