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Egypt as a Dense Forest
Commentators explain that the "forest" is a powerful metaphor for Egypt's strength. It represents its vast population, numerous cities, material wealth, and even its false religious systems. The prophecy states this entire "forest" will be "cut down," signifying a complete and total destruction by the invading army.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:23
18th Century
Theologian
Or, They have cut down her forest, says Yahweh, for it is impenetrable, that is, just as a pathless forest must be cleared to assist agric…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:23
16th Century
Theologian
He continues here with the same subject. He indeed uses the past tense, but we know that this was commonly done by the Prophets. He compares the pe…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:23
17th Century
Pastor
They shall cut down her forest, says the Lord
The land of Egypt, compared to a forest, for the multitude of its citi…
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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…