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Jeremiah 46

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1 This is the word of the LORD about the nations—the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet 2 concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: 3 “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! 4 Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! 5 Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. 6 “The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall. 7 Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn? 8 Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers, boasting, ‘I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy the cities and their people.’ 9 Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth— Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. 10 For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates. 11 Go up to Gilead for balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt! In vain you try many remedies, but for you there is no healing. 12 The nations have heard of your shame, and your outcry fills the earth, because warrior stumbles over warrior and both of them have fallen together." 13 This is the word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt: 14 “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’ 15 Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. 16 They continue to stumble; indeed, they have fallen over one another. They say, ‘Get up! Let us return to our people and to the land of our birth, away from the sword of the oppressor.’ 17 There they will cry out: ‘Pharaoh king of Egypt was all noise; he has let the appointed time pass him by.’ 18 As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. 19 Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited. 20 Egypt is a beautiful heifer, but a gadfly from the north is coming against her. 21 Even the mercenaries among her are like fattened calves. They too will turn back; together they will flee, they will not stand their ground, for the day of calamity is coming upon them— the time of their punishment. 22 Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent, for the enemy will advance in force; with axes they will come against her like woodsmen cutting down trees. 23 They will chop down her forest, declares the LORD, dense though it may be, for they are more numerous than locusts; they cannot be counted. 24 The Daughter of Egypt will be put to shame; she will be delivered into the hands of the people of the north." 25 The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh. 26 I will deliver them into the hands of those who seek their lives—of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his officers. But after this, Egypt will be inhabited as in days of old, declares the LORD. 27 But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. 28 And you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, for I am with you. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have banished you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished."

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Study Notes — Jeremiah 46

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Chapter Summary

Jeremiah 46 begins with a prophecy against Egypt, declaring that God will judge their idolatry and wickedness. The chapter describes the defeat of the Egyptian army at the hands of the Babylonians, which will be a sign of God's judgment on the nation. The prophecy also includes a message of hope for Israel, promising that God will ultimately restore and redeem them. Key verses include Jeremiah 46:10, which declares that God will pour out His wrath on the nations, and Jeremiah 46:27-28, which promises that God will save and restore Israel. The chapter concludes with a call to repentance, urging the nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.

Context for the Chapter

Jeremiah 46 is part of a larger section of prophecies against the nations in Jeremiah 46-51. The chapter is addressed to Egypt, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and a longtime enemy of Israel. The prophecy is likely dated to the early 6th century BC, during the reign of Pharaoh Necho II. The chapter fits into the larger biblical narrative as a demonstration of God's sovereignty over the nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness.

Heart Application

The chapter serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. As believers, we are called to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemption. We are also reminded of God's sovereignty and commitment to justice, which should motivate us to live holy and righteous lives.

What Does This Chapter Mean?

Jeremiah 46 is a prophecy against Egypt and the nations, declaring God's judgment on their idolatry and wickedness. The chapter serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. As believers, we are called to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemption. As (Jeremiah 46:10) declares, God's judgment is a day of vengeance, but it is also a call to repentance and faith.

Voices from the Church

“The judgments of God are not arbitrary, but rather a response to the wickedness and idolatry of the nations. As we see in Jeremiah 46, God's judgment is a call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.”

— Charles Spurgeon

“The prophecy against Egypt serves as a backdrop for the ultimate triumph of God over sin and evil, which is accomplished through the death and resurrection of Christ. This demonstrates God's sovereignty and commitment to justice and righteousness.”

— John Calvin

Outline for Preaching

  1. Introduction to the Prophecy (46:1-12) — The chapter begins with a prophecy against Egypt, declaring God's judgment on their idolatry and wickedness. The prophecy describes the defeat of the Egyptian army at the hands of the Babylonians, which will be a sign of God's judgment on the nation.
  2. The Defeat of the Egyptian Army (46:3-12) — The prophecy describes the defeat of the Egyptian army, which will be a sign of God's judgment on the nation. This serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.
  3. The Message of Hope for Israel (46:27-28) — The prophecy includes a message of hope for Israel, promising that God will ultimately restore and redeem them. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and commitment to justice and righteousness.
  4. The Call to Repentance (46:13-26) — The prophecy concludes with a call to repentance, urging the nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. This serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.
  5. Conclusion (46:27-28) — The chapter concludes with a promise that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This serves as a message of hope and comfort to believers.

Core Doctrines

God's Sovereignty
The chapter demonstrates God's control over the nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness. This is evident in the prophecy against Egypt and the declaration of God's judgment on the nations.
The Consequences of Idolatry
The chapter highlights the spiritual rebellion of the nations against God, which is the primary reason for God's judgment. This serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.
The Hope of Redemption
The chapter promises that God will ultimately restore and redeem His people, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This serves as a message of hope and comfort to believers.
The Importance of Repentance
The chapter concludes with a call to repentance, urging the nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. This serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.

Lessons from Jeremiah 46

  1. The Importance of Recognizing God's Sovereignty — The chapter demonstrates God's control over the nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness. As believers, we must recognize and submit to God's sovereignty in all areas of life.
  2. The Dangers of Idolatry — The chapter highlights the spiritual rebellion of the nations against God, which is the primary reason for God's judgment. As believers, we must be careful to avoid idolatry and prioritize our relationship with God.
  3. The Hope of Redemption — The chapter promises that God will ultimately restore and redeem His people, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As believers, we have hope and comfort in the promise of redemption
  4. The Importance of Repentance — The chapter concludes with a call to repentance, urging the nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. As believers, we must prioritize repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
  5. The Ultimate Triumph of God — The chapter serves as a backdrop for the ultimate triumph of God over sin and evil, which is accomplished through the death and resurrection of Christ. As believers, we can trust in God's ultimate victory and live with hope and confidence.

Themes from Jeremiah 46

  1. God's Judgment — The chapter emphasizes God's judgment on the nations, which serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.
  2. The Consequences of Idolatry — The chapter highlights the spiritual rebellion of the nations against God, which is the primary reason for God's judgment.
  3. The Hope of Redemption — The chapter promises that God will ultimately restore and redeem His people, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
  4. The Importance of Repentance — The chapter concludes with a call to repentance, urging the nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.
  5. God's Sovereignty — The chapter demonstrates God's control over the nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness.

Questions for Meditation

  1. What is the main theme of Jeremiah 46, and how does it relate to the larger biblical narrative?
  2. How does the prophecy against Egypt serve as a warning to all nations, and what is the ultimate purpose of God's judgment?
  3. What is the message of hope for Israel in Jeremiah 46, and how is it fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ?
  4. What is the call to repentance in Jeremiah 46, and how does it relate to the gospel of Jesus Christ?
  5. How does Jeremiah 46 demonstrate God's sovereignty and commitment to justice and righteousness, and what implications does this have for believers today?

Detailed Chapter Outline

1. Introduction to the Prophecy (46:1-12)

Jeremiah 46:1 The chapter begins with a prophecy against Egypt, declaring God's judgment on their idolatry and wickedness.
Jeremiah 46:2 The prophecy describes the defeat of the Egyptian army at the hands of the Babylonians, which will be a sign of God's judgment on the nation.

2. The Defeat of the Egyptian Army (46:3-12)

Jeremiah 46:3 The prophecy describes the preparation of the Egyptian army for battle, but ultimately declares their defeat at the hands of the Babylonians.
Jeremiah 46:4 The prophecy emphasizes the futility of the Egyptian army's efforts, as they will be defeated despite their preparations.

3. The Message of Hope for Israel (46:27-28)

Jeremiah 46:27 The prophecy includes a message of hope for Israel, promising that God will ultimately restore and redeem them.
Jeremiah 46:28 The prophecy concludes with a promise that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main theme of Jeremiah 46?

The main theme of Jeremiah 46 is God's judgment on the nations, specifically Egypt, for their idolatry and wickedness. As (Jeremiah 46:10) declares, God's judgment is a day of vengeance, but it is also a call to repentance and faith.

How does the prophecy against Egypt serve as a warning to all nations?

The prophecy against Egypt serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. As (Jeremiah 46:13-26) declares, the nations must repent and turn to God to avoid His judgment.

What is the message of hope for Israel in Jeremiah 46?

The message of hope for Israel in Jeremiah 46 is that God will ultimately restore and redeem them, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As (Jeremiah 46:27-28) promises, God will save and restore Israel.

Top Cross References

ReferenceConnection
1 Jeremiah 46:10 → Isaiah 2:1-5 Both Jeremiah 46:10 and Isaiah 2:1-5 declare God's judgment on the nations, emphasizing the seriousness of God's response to wickedness and idolatry.
2 Jeremiah 46:27-28 → Revelation 19:11-16 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:27-28 promises that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, as declared in Revelation 19:11-16.
3 Jeremiah 46:1 → Ezekiel 29:1-16 Both Jeremiah 46:1 and Ezekiel 29:1-16 declare God's judgment on Egypt, emphasizing the futility of their idolatry and wickedness.
4 Jeremiah 46:13-26 → Psalm 2:1-12 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:13-26 serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment, as declared in Psalm 2:1-12.
5 Jeremiah 46:10 → Joel 3:1-16 Both Jeremiah 46:10 and Joel 3:1-16 declare God's judgment on the nations, emphasizing the seriousness of God's response to wickedness and idolatry.
6 Jeremiah 46:27-28 → Romans 11:25-32 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:27-28 promises that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, as declared in Romans 11:25-32.
7 Jeremiah 46:1 → Acts 2:1-47 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:1 declares God's judgment on Egypt, which serves as a backdrop for the ultimate triumph of God over sin and evil, as declared in Acts 2:1-47.
8 Jeremiah 46:13-26 → 1 Peter 2:1-10 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:13-26 serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment, as declared in 1 Peter 2:1-10.
9 Jeremiah 46:10 → 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Both Jeremiah 46:10 and 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 declare God's judgment on the nations, emphasizing the seriousness of God's response to wickedness and idolatry.
10 Jeremiah 46:27-28 → Hebrews 10:1-18 The prophecy in Jeremiah 46:27-28 promises that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, as declared in Hebrews 10:1-18.

Sermons on Jeremiah 46

SermonDescription
Alan Cairns Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 3 by Alan Cairns This sermon delves into the prophetic lamentation of the impending destruction of Pharaoh, his armies, and the great Egyptian nation, challenging the false hope placed in Egypt's m
Mike Bullmore God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own by Mike Bullmore In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. He highlights the sober assessment of mankind's sinful condition and God's righteous judgment on
Chuck Smith Psalms 102:13 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith emphasizes that God has set specific times for the restoration of Israel, the return of Jesus Christ, personal salvation, and even death. He highlights the prophetic si
Charles Alexander "The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His

Summary of Matthew Henry Commentary on Jeremiah 46

In Jeremiah 46, we see the Lord's judgment on the nations, specifically Egypt, for their idolatry and wickedness. As (Jeremiah 46:10) declares, God's judgment is a day of vengeance, but it is also a call to repentance and faith. The prophecy against Egypt serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment. Ultimately, the chapter promises that God will save and restore Israel, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As believers, we must recognize and submit to God's sovereignty in all areas of life, avoiding idolatry and prioritizing our relationship with God. We can trust in God's ultimate victory and live with hope and confidence, knowing that He will judge the nations and establish His kingdom on earth. Read the full unabridged Matthew Henry Commentary →

What Do You Notice?

God's Sovereignty

The chapter emphasizes God's control over the nations and His commitment to justice and righteousness. This is evident in the prophecy against Egypt and the declaration of God's judgment on the nations.

The Consequences of Idolatry

The chapter highlights the spiritual rebellion of the nations against God, which is the primary reason for God's judgment. This serves as a warning to all nations to turn to God and avoid His judgment.

The Hope of Redemption

The chapter promises that God will ultimately restore and redeem His people, which is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This serves as a message of hope and comfort to believers.

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