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Jeremiah 46:1
This is the word of the LORD about the nations—the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text introduces an oracle delivered to Jeremiah the prophet concerning foreign nations. Context specifies this message addresses Egypt and Pharaoh Neco’s army following its defeat at Carchemish by Nebuchadnezzar in the fourth year of Jehoiakim.
The words — The Hebrew phrase דְבַר יְהוָה (de.var Yah.weh) literally means "word of Yahweh," while הָיָה אֶל (ha.Yah el) translates to "it came to," establishing the divine origin and prophetic transmission.
The thread — This oracle formula connects to Jeremiah 1:10, where God commissions the prophet over nations, and Zechariah 2:8, which frames divine judgment against plundering nations.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition that prophetic messages about foreign powers originate from divine authority rather than human insight. It requires the reader to treat historical events and national judgments as subjects of divine revelation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles;
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”
- Zechariah 2:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
- Genesis 10:5 From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations.
- Numbers 23:9 For I see them from atop the rocky cliffs, and I watch them from the hills. Behold, a people dwelling apart, not reckoning themselves among the nations.
- Jeremiah 4:7 A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited.
- Jeremiah 25:15 This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it.
- Romans 3:29 Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,