Jeremiah 46:5

"Harness the horses, and get up, you horsemen, and stand up with your helmets. Polish the spears, put on the coats of mail."

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 46:5–6, these verses serve as a call to action for the Egyptian army, urging them to prepare fully for battle. The imagery of equipping soldiers and horses symbolizes the necessity of readiness in facing God’s judgment, highlighting both human preparedness and the impending divine intervention that will overwhelm even the most formidable forces.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Literally, “Why have I seen? They are terror-stricken! they are giving way back!” The Egyptian host feels that the battle is lost, and overborne by the enemy loses heart, and in despair, yet not without a struggle, gives way. It is remarkable, that while Jeremiah in his warning addressed to Jerusalem uses the most simple and unadorned prose, his language concerning the Gentile nations is, on the contrary, full of brilliant poetry. Look not back -turn not back. They make no halt, and no attempt to rally. Fear was round about -The prophets watch-word, Magor-missabib (seeJeremiah 6:25).

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