1. kai egeneto en tw etei tw enatw tou sedekia basilewV iouda en tw mhni tw dekatw paregeneto naboucodonosor basileuV babulwnoV kai pasa h dunamiV autou epi ierousalhm kai epoliorkoun authn
2. kai en tw endekatw etei tou sedekia en tw mhni tw tetartw enath tou mhnoV erragh h poliV
3. kai eishlqon panteV oi hgemoneV basilewV babulwnoV kai ekaqisan en pulh th mesh nargalasar kai samagwq kai nabousacar kai nabousariV kai nagargasnaser rabamag kai oi kataloipoi hgemoneV basilewV babulwnoV
14. kai apesteilan kai elabon ton ieremian ex aulhV thV fulakhV kai edwkan auton proV ton godolian uion acikam uiou safan kai exhgagon auton kai ekaqisen en mesw tou laou
15. kai proV ieremian egeneto logoV kuriou en th aulh thV fulakhV legwn
16. poreuou kai eipon proV abdemelec ton aiqiopa outwV eipen kurioV o qeoV israhl idou egw ferw touV logouV mou epi thn polin tauthn eiV kaka kai ouk eiV agaqa
17. kai swsw se en th hmera ekeinh kai ou mh dwsw se eiV ceiraV twn anqrwpwn wn su fobh apo proswpou autwn
18. oti swzwn swsw se kai en romfaia ou mh peshV kai estai h yuch sou eiV eurema oti epepoiqeiV ep' emoi fhsin kurioV
Footnotes:
46:1-3 - The chapter opens with a prophecy against Egypt, specifically about the battle of Carchemish. God warns that the Egyptians' victory will be brief and that, in the end, His judgment will prevail (see also Isaiah 19:1-4 and Ezekiel 30:10-12).
46:4-6 - The impending defeat of the Egyptians is a sign that God rules the nations and His plans cannot be thwarted. Confidence in human power is vain in the face of divine sovereignty (see also Psalm 33:10-11 and Daniel 4:34-35).
46:7-10 - God describes the defeat of Egypt as a warning to the pride of the nations, showing that even the most powerful are subject to His judgment (see also Isaiah 10:12-14 and Revelation 18:7).
46:11-12 - The Lord calls Egypt to surrender, emphasizing the inevitability of divine judgment. Resistance is futile against God's power, and Egypt's destruction will be total (see also Revelation 19:11-16 and Zechariah 14:2-3).
46:13-28 - God, while pronouncing judgment, also promises to restore Egypt in the future. This promise of restoration reflects God's merciful character, who always has a plan of redemption, even after judgment (see also Isaiah 19:19-25 and Ezekiel 29:13-16).
Verses related to Jeremias, 46:
Jeremiah chapter 46 begins the prophecies against foreign nations. How does God judge Egypt? This vivid text presents oracles against Egyptian power, describing their defeat at the battle of Carchemish and their future invasion by Nebuchadnezzar. The chapter addresses topics such as God's sovereignty over the nations, the futility of human pride, and the promise of restoration for Israel. Jeremiah 46 reveals divine control over world history. Investigate with us five biblical passages that correlate with the global themes of this prophetic chapter.
Isaiah 31:1: "Woe to those who go down to Egypt in search of help, who rely on horses, who trust in the many chariots and the great strength of the horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, nor seek the Lord!" - This passage, like Jeremiah 46, warns against trusting Egypt rather than God.
Ezekiel 32:2: "Son of man, take up a lament over Pharaoh king of Egypt and say to him, 'You are like a lion among the nations; it is like a monster in the seas, writhing in its rivers, stirring the water with its paws and making the waters murky.'" - Ezekiel, like Jeremiah 46, prophesies against Egypt, portraying it as a great beast.
Nahum 3:8-9: "Are you better than Thebes, situated by the Nile, surrounded by water? The river was his defense, the waters were his wall. Ethiopia and Egypt were his unlimited strength; Put and Libya were among his allies." - Nahum uses Thebes as an example of God's judgment, just as Jeremiah 46 speaks of the judgment against Egypt.
Daniel 11:42-43: "He will extend his power over many countries; not even Egypt will escape. He will seize the treasures of gold and silver and all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Nubians will submit to him." - Daniel prophesies about the conquest of Egypt, a theme also present in Jeremiah 46.
Revelation 19:11-16: "I saw the sky open and before me a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. He judges and wars with justice. [...] From his lips comes a sharp sword, with which he will strike the nations." - This vision of divine judgment echoes the images of war and judgment present in Jeremiah 46.
FAQ:
What did Jeremiah prophesy against Egypt?
Jeremiah prophesied that Pharaoh's army would be defeated by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and that Egypt would not escape destruction. (Jeremiah 46:2-12)
Why did God say that Egypt would be put to shame?
God declared that Egypt trusted in its military strength, but would be defeated and humiliated before the nations. (Jeremiah 46:17-24)
How did God comfort Israel in the midst of the prophecy against Egypt?
God assured Israel that, although they would face hardship, they would not be destroyed like other nations. (Jeremiah 46:27-28)
What was the significance of the Egyptian army being compared to the Nile?
Egypt was compared to a river that swells and overflows, but which in the end would be held back by Babylon. (Jeremiah 46:7-8)
How was the prophecy of Jeremiah 46 fulfilled historically?
The prophecy was fulfilled when Nebuchadnezzar defeated Egypt after the battle of Carchemish in 605 BC (Jeremiah 46:2)
