Jeremiah 42:20

"“The LORD has spoken concerning you, remnant of Judah, ‘Don’t go into Egypt!’ Know certainly that I have testified to you today."

Key Reflection

This verse warns the people of Judah against seeking refuge in Egypt, emphasizing that God has clearly spoken against this course of action. It underscores the importance of heeding divine guidance and remaining faithful even when faced with adversity or temptation to seek safety elsewhere.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ye dissembled in your hearts -Or, “ye have led yourselves astray,” i. e., your sending me to ask counsel of God was an act of self-delusion. You felt so sure that God would direct you to go into Egypt, that now that He has spoken to the contrary, you are unable to reconcile yourselves to it.

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