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A New Prophetic Section
Commentators unanimously note that this verse marks a clear shift, introducing a new and distinct prophecy. While the previous section focused on the defeat of Egypt's army abroad, this new word from God foretells the full-scale invasion and subjugation of the land of Egypt itself by Babylon.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:13
18th Century
Theologian
A new prophecy, foretelling the successful invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar, has been appended to the hymn of triumph, because they both relate …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 46:13
19th Century
Bishop
The word that the Lord spake ... —The opening words clearly point to this as a distinct prophecy from the preceding, pointing to s…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:13
16th Century
Theologian
The former prophecy concerned the slaughter of the Egyptian army, when Pharaoh came to assist the Assyrians, with whom he was then allied. But this…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:13
17th Century
Pastor
The word that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet
This is a new and distinct prophecy from the former, though con…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 46:13–28
17th Century
Minister
Those who encroached on others, shall now themselves be encroached upon. Egypt is now like a very fair heifer, not accustomed to the yoke of subjec…