Jeremiah 44:15

"so that none of the remnant of Judah, who have gone into the land of Egypt to live there, will escape or be left to return into the land of Judah, to which they have a desire to return to dwell there; for no one will return except those who will escape.’”"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that only a few scattered survivors will manage to escape the perilous situation in Egypt and eventually return to Judah, symbolizing God's judgment on the majority who choose exile over obedience. It underscores the contrast between those who perish and those who survive as a testament to divine faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Had burned incence -Omit “had;” burned incense. This appeal of the prophet was made at a public festival held somewhere in Pathros, i. e., Upper Egypt: for the women are assembled in a great congregation (compareJeremiah 26:9), here formed for religious purposes. As they advance in regular procession to worship the moon-goddess, in accordance as it seems with a vowJeremiah 44:17, Jeremiah meets them, makes the procession halt upon its way, and pronounces in Yahweh’s name words of solemn warning.

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