Jeremiah 46:2

"The LORD’s word which came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations."

Key Reflection

In the context of Jeremiah's prophecies, verse 46:2 indicates that these words were directed at various nations, particularly Egypt, which was a significant geopolitical power in the region during this period. The original audience would have understood that this message from the LORD pertained to divine judgment and impending military conflict with their enemies, underscoring the sovereignty of God over the affairs of nations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Against ... -i. e., relating to, concerning. SoJeremiah 48:1;Jeremiah 49:1; see the note atJeremiah 46:13. Pharaoh-necho -See2 Kings 23:29note. In -(at)Carchemish -(The Gargamis of the inscriptions, now Jerabis, on the Euphrates, about 16 miles south of Birejik.)

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