Jeremiah47
English Standard Version
1The of the Lord came to the concerning the , .
2 the Lord: , are of the , and shall become an ; they shall the and that it, the and those who in it. shall , and of the shall .
3At the of the of the of his , at the of his , at the of their , the to their , so are their ,
4 of the that is to the , to from and that . the Lord is the , the of the of .
5 has upon ; has . O of their , how will you yourselves?
6 , of the Lord! How you are ? yourself into your ; and be !
7 can it be when the Lord has given it a ? Against and against the he has it.
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Jeremiah 47.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The calamities of the Philistines. (1-7).
vv1-7
The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldean army shall overflow their land like a deluge. Those whom God will spoil, must be spoiled. For when the Lord intends to destroy the wicked, he will cut off every helper. So deplorable are the desolations of war, that the blessings of peace are most desirable. But we must submit to His appointments who ordains all in perfect wisdom and justice.
Key Words
דָּבָר: a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁר: who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
יִרְמְיָה: Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
נָבִיא: a prophet or (generally) inspired man
פְּלִשְׁתִּי: a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
טֶרֶם: properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before
פַּרְעֹה: Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
נָכָה: to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
עַזָּה: Azzah, a place in Palestine
כֹּה: properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
Cross References
Jeremiah 47Explicitly names Gaza, Ashkelon, the sea shore, and the remnant of the valley in judgment.
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Prophecy against Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Ekron, detailing the destruction of the Philistines.
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Compares invading armies from the north to the overwhelming, rising waters of a great river.
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Identifies Caphtorim as the group that destroyed the Avims and dwelt in their stead.
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Traces the genealogical origins of the Philistines (Philistim) and Caphtorim from Mizraim.
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Jeremiah's earlier prophecy listing the cup of fury given to the Philistine cities.
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Prophetic parallel of the Lord stretching out His hand to destroy the remnant of the sea coast.
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Affirms historical origin, stating that the Lord brought the Philistines from Caphtor.
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Parallel on God appointing and ordaining the instrument of judgment (the rod/sword).
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Parallel where God commands a sword to go through a land to cut it off.
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Establishment of the motif that calamity breaks forth specifically 'out of the north'.
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Describes pagan customs of baldness and cutting oneself in deep mourning and terror.
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Post-exilic parallel detailing the loss of a king in Gaza and Ashkelon remaining uninhabited.
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Poetic imagery of the whetted, glittering sword of the Lord executing judgment.
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