Jeremiah 46:14

"The word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet, how that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon should come and strike the land of Egypt:"

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 46:14, the Lord speaks through the prophet Jeremiah about the coming judgment on Egypt by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. This prophecy is set against a backdrop where the Egyptians, who often claimed divinity for their pharaohs and considered themselves invincible, are described as merely "a noise" that will fade away with the passing of time. The verse underscores the transient nature of human power and pride, highlighting how even mighty empires like Egypt can be brought low by divine judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The sword shall devour - “The sword” hath devoured “those round about thee.” One after another the nations have been consumed by Nebuehadnezzar; and now at length Tyre, which so long had withstood him, has fallen, and his forces are about to fall upon Egypt (Jeremiah 2:16note). Hence, the summons to arrange themselves in their ranks, and to prepare for battle by putting on their armor.

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