Jeremiah 46:18
Jeremiah 46:18 in Multiple Translations
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.
As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
As I live, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts, surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
By my life, says the King, whose name is the Lord of armies, truly, like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea, so will he come.
As I live, declares the King who has the name “the Lord Almighty,” the king of Babylon will come. He is like Mount Tabor that stands out from the other mountains, like Mount Carmel high above the sea.
As I liue, saith the King, whose Name is the Lord of hostes, surely as Tabor is in the mountaines, and as Carmel is in the sea: so shall it come.
I live — an affirmation of the King, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name, Surely as Tabor [is] among mountains, And as Carmel by the sea — he cometh in,
“As I live,” says the King, whose name is the LORD of Armies, “surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so he will come.
As I live, saith the king, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
As I live, (saith the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts,) as Thabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
I, the King, who am called the Commander of the armies of angels, say this: ‘As surely as I live, someone’s army will be coming to fight against the army of Egypt. They will be extremely powerful, as though they were as tall as Tabor Hill, or as high as Carmel Mountain close to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Jeremiah 46:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַי
אָ֨נִי֙
נְאֻם
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
יְהוָ֥ה
צְבָא֖וֹת
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
כִּ֚י
כְּ/תָב֣וֹר
בֶּֽ/הָרִ֔ים
וּ/כְ/כַרְמֶ֖ל
בַּ/יָּ֥ם
יָבֽוֹא
חַי
chay
H2416
alive
Adj
אָ֨נִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
כְּ/תָב֣וֹר
Tâbôwr
H8396
Tabor
Prep | N-proper
בֶּֽ/הָרִ֔ים
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-mp
וּ/כְ/כַרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
Conj | Prep | N-proper
בַּ/יָּ֥ם
yâm
H3220
West
Prep | N-ms
יָבֽוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 46:18
חַי
chay
H2416
"alive"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
אָ֨נִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
כִּ֚י
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.
כְּ/תָב֣וֹר
Tâbôwr
H8396
"Tabor"
Prep | N-proper
Tabor is a mountain in Palestine where Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John. It's also the name of a nearby city, mentioned in the book of Joshua as a Levite city.
Definition: Tabor = "mound" n pr mont a city of the Merarite Levites located in the territory of Zebulun Another name of ke.sul.lot (כְּסֻלּוֹת "Chesulloth" H3694)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Tabor. See also: Joshua 19:22; 1 Samuel 10:3; Psalms 89:13.
בֶּֽ/הָרִ֔ים
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
וּ/כְ/כַרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; Isaiah 33:9.
בַּ/יָּ֥ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Prep | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
יָבֽוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 46:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 46:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:18
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
- Sermons on Jeremiah 46:18
Context — Judgment on Egypt
16They 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.’
17There they will cry out: ‘Pharaoh king of Egypt was all noise; he has let the appointed time pass him by.’
18As 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.
19Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited. 20Egypt is a beautiful heifer, but a gadfly from the north is coming against her.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 48:15 | Moab has been destroyed and its towns have been invaded; the best of its young men have gone down in the slaughter, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts. |
| 2 | Judges 4:6 | She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. |
| 3 | Joshua 19:22 | The border reached Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth-shemesh, and ended at the Jordan. There were sixteen cities, along with their villages. |
| 4 | Malachi 1:14 | “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. |
| 5 | Isaiah 47:4 | Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name— is the Holy One of Israel. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:12 | North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name. |
| 7 | Isaiah 48:2 | who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 18:42–43 | So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” |
| 9 | Matthew 5:35 | or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:17 | Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. |
Jeremiah 46:18 Summary
[Jeremiah 46:18 is a powerful statement from God, where He declares that someone will come who will be as impressive and strong as the mountains Tabor and Carmel. This is a reminder of God's power and authority, as seen in Isaiah 6:3 and Jeremiah 5:14. Just like these mountains are majestic and unshakeable, God's plans and promises are sure and trustworthy, and we can rely on Him to fulfill them, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name 'the LORD of Hosts' mean in Jeremiah 46:18?
The name 'the LORD of Hosts' is a title for God that emphasizes His power and authority over all creation, as seen in Isaiah 6:3 and Jeremiah 5:14, where He is the commander of the armies of heaven and earth.
Who is the 'one' that will come like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea?
The 'one' referred to in Jeremiah 46:18 is likely a prophetic figure, possibly a king or a deliverer, who will bring judgment or salvation, similar to the way Jesus Christ is described as a rock or a mountain in Matthew 21:42-44 and 1 Corinthians 10:4.
What is the significance of Tabor and Carmel in this verse?
Tabor and Carmel are mountains in Israel known for their beauty and grandeur, with Carmel also being a significant location for the prophet Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:16-46, and their mention here serves to illustrate the majesty and power of the one who is coming.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of judgment on Egypt?
Jeremiah 46:18 serves as a declaration of God's power and authority in the midst of prophesying judgment on Egypt, emphasizing that God's plans will not be thwarted, as seen in Jeremiah 46:16-17, where Egypt's attempts to resist judgment are described as futile.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to declare 'as surely as I live' in Jeremiah 46:18, and how does this impact my understanding of His faithfulness and power?
- In what ways can I apply the imagery of Tabor and Carmel to my own life, seeing God's majesty and beauty in the world around me?
- How does the concept of God as 'the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts' shape my perspective on His role in world events and my personal life?
- What does this verse teach me about God's sovereignty and control over the nations, including Egypt, and how can I trust in His plan?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:18
[As] I live, saith the King, whose name [is] the Lord of hosts,.... A greater King than either Nebuchadnezzar or Pharaoh; the Lord of the armies of heaven and earth; and who has them all at his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:18
As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
That is, he shall as certainly come and encompass you with his armies as Tabor is encompassed with mountains, and as Carmel is by the sea, or as Barak going down from Mount Tabor destroyed Sisera’ s army, or as surely as the rain came which Elijah first discovered from Mount Carmel, ,42. There are other guesses at the sense of this comparison, but the sense is undoubtedly no more than that Nebuchadnezzar should certainly come against Egypt, how vainly soever the Egyptians flattered themselves to the contrary, supposing the time past which the prophet spake of.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
Jeremiah 46:18 [As] I live, saith the King, whose name [is] the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor [is] among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, [so] shall he come.Ver. 18. As I live.] Formula iurandi elliptica, et Deo propria. Let none presume to swear in that sort. Surely as Tabor is among the mountains.] As Tabor surmounts and commandeth the little hills round about it, and Carmel the adjoining sea, over which it hangeth a promontory, so shall Nebuchadnezzar come into Egypt and subdue the whole country.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
(18) Surely as Tabor is among the mountains . . .—Nebuchadnezzar in his high-towering greatness is compared to two of the most conspicuous mountains of Palestine, Tabor rising in solitary greatness 1,350 feet above the plain, Carmel 1,805 feet above the sea. So, in Jeremiah 22:6, the king of Judah is compared to “Gilead and the head of Lebanon.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
Verse 18. As Tabor is among the mountains] This mountain is situated in the plain of Esdraelon in Galilee, on the confines of the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar, Joshua 19:22. It stood by itself, separated from all the other mountains by deep valleys, and is the highest of the whole. And as Carmel by the sea] Carmel is a mountain on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, on the southern frontier of the tribe of Asher. Were the Egyptians as distinguished for valour and strength as the mountains Tabor and Carmel are for height among the other mountains in their vicinity, they should not be able to stand the shock of the Chaldean army.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:18
18. The foe (unnamed, but meaning Nebuchadnezzar, unless the passage is late, and Alexander the Great is intended; so Schmidt) shall resemble these mountains as standing out conspicuous. Tabor, as rising in the midst of an extensive plain, is more striking than even loftier hills, which have not its advantages in the way of position. Carmel (about 600 feet above the sea) stretches as a long bold promontory into the Mediterranean.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:18
As Tabor is - Omit “is.” “He shall come like a Tabor among the mountains, and like a Carmel by the sea.” Tabor rises in the form of a truncated cone to the height of about 1,350 feet above the plain
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:18
18. As Tabor is among the mountains — The overshadowing power of Nebuchadrezzar is the point of the comparison.
Sermons on Jeremiah 46:18
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The Devil Is After One Thing in Your Trial by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having God's word deeply rooted within us to resist the devices of darkness. They rebuke depression and lies of the devil, |
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A Challenge to Every Christian by Mrs. C.T. Studd | Mrs. C.T. Studd's sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's omnipotence and focusing on the eternal gains rather than temporary losses. She encourages believers to prio |
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Not for Me? Why Not? by William Edwin Boardman | William Edwin Boardman preaches about the importance of holy boldness in approaching God, highlighting the need to surrender self-complacency and embrace a deep sense of humility a |
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The Glory of God and Missions by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of how to reconcile the idea that God does everything for Himself with the belief that God is a loving God who loves people. He u |
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Only Those Prepared Here by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the importance of being ready and prepared in this life for Christ to enjoy eternal communion with Him. He emphasizes that men are naturally unfit for |
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God Is My King by Tom Macartney | Tom Macartney emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to truly see and know Christ as the reigning King in their hearts and in the church, highlighting the importance of surrende |
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The Best for God by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of offering our best to God, warning against the sin of deception in our vows and offerings. He challenges believers to examine their hea |