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Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Behold, I will punish Amon of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with her gods, and her kings; even Pharaoh, and those who trust in him:

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No Power Is Exempt

Commentators explain that God's judgment on Egypt is systematically total. It targets the highest spiritual authority ('Amon of No,' their chief god), the highest political power (Pharaoh), the nation as a whole, its lesser gods, and its regional rulers. This demonstrates that no power, human or spiritual, is beyond the reach of God's sovereign authority.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 46:25

18th Century

Theologian

The multitude of No - Rather, Amon of No. Ammon or Jupiter-Ammon was the first of the supreme triad of Thebes. He was the deity invisible an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 46:25

19th Century

Bishop

The multitude of No. —More accurately, I will punish Amon No. The first word is the Egyptian Ammon or Hammon, but is prob…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 46:25

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet speaks again in God’s name, setting God’s glory in opposition to the perverseness of his own nation. As has been said, he accomplished …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 46:25

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, says

These titles are often given to the Lord, and set before prophecies tha…

Matthew Henry

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…