Jeremiah 43:12

"He will come, and will strike the land of Egypt; such as are for death will be put to death, and such as are for captivity to captivity, and such as are for the sword to the sword."

Key Reflection

This verse symbolizes divine judgment, where God's wrath falls on Egypt through invading forces. Those destined for death meet it, captives go into slavery, and those for warfare face the sword, illustrating a precision in divine justice that aligns with broader prophetic themes of covenant faithfulness and consequence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will kindle -Or, “he shall kindle.” He shall burn them ... -i. e., he shall burn the temples, and carry away the gods. And he shall array -literally, “And he shall wrap himself in the land of Egypt as the shepherd wrappeth himself in his cloak, and shall (go forth thence in peace;” i. e., With as great ease as a shepherd throws his cloak round him when going forth to watch his flock by night in the field, so easily shall the king of Babylon take possession of all the glory of Egypt, throw it round him, and depart without anyone resisting his progress.

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