Jeremiah 46:12
Jeremiah 46:12 in Multiple Translations
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.”
The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they are fallen both together.
The nations have heard of thy shame, and the earth is full of thy cry; for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, they are fallen both of them together.
Your shame has come to the ears of the nations, and the earth is full of your cry: for the strong man is falling against the strong, they have come down together.
The other nations have heard how you were humiliated in defeat. Everyone can hear your cries of pain. Soldiers fall over each other, and die together.
The nations haue heard of thy shame, and thy crie hath filled the lande: for the strong hath stumbled against the strong and they are fallen both together.
Nations have heard of thy shame, And thy cry hath filled the land, For the mighty on the mighty did stumble, Together they have fallen — both of them!'
The nations have heard of your shame, and the earth is full of your cry; for the mighty man has stumbled against the mighty, they both fall together.”
The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they have fallen both together.
The nations have heard of thy disgrace, and thy howling hath filled the land: for the strong hath stumbled against the strong, and both are fallen together.
People in the other nations will hear how you were humiliated. People all over the earth will hear you wailing. Your mighty warriors will stumble over each other and they will all fall down together.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 46:12
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Jeremiah 46:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁמְע֤וּ
גוֹיִם֙
קְלוֹנֵ֔/ךְ
וְ/צִוְחָתֵ֖/ךְ
מָלְאָ֣ה
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
כִּֽי
גִבּ֤וֹר
בְּ/גִבּוֹר֙
כָּשָׁ֔לוּ
יַחְדָּ֖יו
נָפְל֥וּ
שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם
שָׁמְע֤וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
גוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
קְלוֹנֵ֔/ךְ
qâlôwn
H7036
dishonor
N-ms | Suff
וְ/צִוְחָתֵ֖/ךְ
tsᵉvâchâh
H6682
outcry
Conj | N-fs | Suff
מָלְאָ֣ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
גִבּ֤וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
בְּ/גִבּוֹר֙
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Prep | Adj
כָּשָׁ֔לוּ
kâshal
H3782
to stumble
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
יַחְדָּ֖יו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
נָפְל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 46:12
שָׁמְע֤וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
גוֹיִם֙
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
קְלוֹנֵ֔/ךְ
qâlôwn
H7036
"dishonor"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to feelings of shame or dishonor, like when someone does something wrong. It is used in Proverbs to describe the shame of foolish behavior. The Bible teaches that God can restore honor to those who repent.
Definition: 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy 1a) ignominy (of nation) 1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. See also: Job 10:15; Proverbs 18:3; Psalms 83:17.
וְ/צִוְחָתֵ֖/ךְ
tsᵉvâchâh
H6682
"outcry"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
An outcry or shout, often expressing anguish or distress. This word is used in the Bible to describe the cries of the Israelites during times of trouble.
Definition: outcry, shout
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Psalms 144:14; Jeremiah 14:2; Isaiah 24:11.
מָלְאָ֣ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
גִבּ֤וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
בְּ/גִבּוֹר֙
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Prep | Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
כָּשָׁ֔לוּ
kâshal
H3782
"to stumble"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To stumble means to lose your balance and almost fall, often because of weakness. In the Bible, it can also mean to falter or fail spiritually. This word is used in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to stumble, stagger, totter 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stumble 1a2) to totter 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to stumble 1b2) to be tottering, be feeble 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to stumble, bring injury or ruin to, overthrow 1c2) to make feeble, make weak 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stumble 1e) (Piel) bereave
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: bereave (from the margin), cast down, be decayed, (cause to) fail, (cause, make to) fall (down, -ing), feeble, be (the) ruin(-ed, of), (be) overthrown, (cause to) stumble, [idiom] utterly, be weak. See also: Leviticus 26:37; Jeremiah 6:15; Psalms 9:4.
יַחְדָּ֖יו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
נָפְל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 46:12
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- Jeremiah 46:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:12
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:12
- Sermons on Jeremiah 46:12
Context — Judgment on Egypt
10For 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.
11Go up to Gilead for balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt! In vain you try many remedies, but for you there is no healing.
12The nations have heard of your shame, and your outcry fills the earth, because warrior stumbles over warrior and both of them have fallen together.”
13This 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.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nahum 3:8–10 | Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water? Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies. Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains. |
| 2 | Isaiah 19:2 | “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 46:6 | “The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 14:2 | “Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 5:12 | Those who did not die were afflicted with tumors, and the outcry of the city went up to heaven. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 32:9–12 | ‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know. I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’ For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. |
| 7 | Zephaniah 1:10 | On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:4 | Nothing will remain but to crouch among the captives or fall among the slain. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 49:21 | At the sound of their fall the earth will quake; their cry will resound to the Red Sea. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:54 | “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! |
Jeremiah 46:12 Summary
Jeremiah 46:12 tells us that Egypt's defeat will be so shocking that news of it will spread quickly to all nations, and people will be deeply upset and cry out in distress. This is because the warriors of Egypt will be so confused and scared that they will stumble over each other and fall, just like it happened in other battles, like the one described in Judges 7:22. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is in control of all nations and events, as seen in Jeremiah 46:10, and that He will ultimately bring justice and righteousness to all people, as promised in Psalm 103:6. We can also reflect on how this verse relates to our own lives, and how we can trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when things seem uncertain or scary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shame that the nations have heard of in Jeremiah 46:12?
The shame referred to in Jeremiah 46:12 is likely the shame of Egypt's defeat and humiliation at the hands of the Babylonians, as prophesied in Jeremiah 46:13-14, where the Lord speaks of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon striking the land of Egypt.
Why do the warriors stumble over each other in Jeremiah 46:12?
The warriors stumble over each other in Jeremiah 46:12 because of the chaos and confusion of war, as described in other biblical accounts of battle, such as Judges 7:22, where the Midianites turn on each other in panic.
What is the significance of the outcry filling the earth in Jeremiah 46:12?
The outcry filling the earth in Jeremiah 46:12 signifies the far-reaching impact of Egypt's defeat, which will be known and felt by many nations, much like the outcry that arose when Babylon fell, as described in Revelation 18:2-3.
How does Jeremiah 46:12 relate to God's judgment on nations?
Jeremiah 46:12 is part of a larger prophecy of God's judgment on Egypt, as seen in Jeremiah 46:10, where the Lord GOD of Hosts declares a day of vengeance against His foes, similar to the judgment pronounced on Babylon in Isaiah 13:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God's judgment on nations to my own life and community?
- How can I balance the idea of God's wrath with His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 46:12 and other scriptures like Psalm 103:8-10?
- What are some modern-day examples of nations or societies experiencing shame and outcry, and how can I pray for them?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when I don't understand the circumstances of a particular situation, as described in Jeremiah 46:12?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:12
The nations have heard of thy shame,.... Their shameful defeat and overthrow by the Chaldean army; so, after the manner of prophecy, the thing is related as done; the battle fought, and the victory
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:12
The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they are fallen both together.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
The prophet keepeth to his old prophetic style, speaking of things that were to come to pass some years after as if they were already past, because of the certainty of them; in this sense he saith other nations had seen, because they should see, the shame and confusion of the Egyptians upon their overthrow, and the cry of their slain and wounded men would fill other lands. For the Egyptians should certainly be overthrown, either by the Chaldeans stumbling upon the Babylonians, or the Babylonians on them, or they (fleeing) for haste stumbling one upon another, so as both those that went before, and those who followed after, should both fall together.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
Jeremiah 46:12 The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, [and] they are fallen both together.Ver. 12. The nations have heard of thy shame.] Of the shameful defeat given thee; so that thou who wast once a terror to them art now a scorn. For the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty.] And this is the sum of the talk that goeth of thee.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:12
Verse 12. The nations have heard of thy shame] Of thy disgrace, by this prodigious slaughter of thy troops.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:12
12. thy shame] The LXX, “thy voice,” requires but a slight alteration of MT. and one which improves the parallelism. the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty] The heroes fighting on the Egyptian side tumble over one another in their blind flight. Cp. Leviticus 26:37.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:12
The land - The earth; the world rings with the cry of grief. Against the mighty - Against the mighty man, i. e., one mighty man against another.
Sermons on Jeremiah 46:12
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(Isaiah) the Glory of the Messiah’s Reign by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of unfairness and exploitation in society. He condemns those who take advantage of the weak and vulnerable, such as the poor, widow |
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The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes by John Wesley | John Wesley addresses the terrifying reality of earthquakes as divine judgments from God, emphasizing that they serve as a reminder of human sinfulness and the need for repentance. |