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The Nile as a Metaphor
Commentators unanimously explain that the image of a rising flood is a direct reference to the Egyptian army. Just as the Nile River would swell and overflow its banks, Egypt's massive army advanced with overwhelming force and noise, appearing unstoppable to human eyes. The question "Who is this?" rhetorically points to this seemingly invincible power.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 46:7
18th Century
Theologian
In Jeremiah 46:3-6 we saw only a mighty army marshalling for battle, and its hasty flight. In Jeremiah 46:7-12 the prophet tells us at whose defeat…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 46:7–8
19th Century
Bishop
Who is this that cometh up as a flood? ... — The Hebrew word for “flood” is used as a proper name almost exclusively ([Re…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 46:7–8
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet again addresses those doubts that might have possessed the minds of the godly, preventing them from receiving this prophecy in faith an…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:7
17th Century
Pastor
Who [is] this [that] comes up as a flood
These are either the words of the prophet, who having a vision in prophecy …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 46:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…