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The Nile as a Metaphor
Commentators explain that the imagery of a rising "flood" and "rivers" is a direct and powerful reference to Egypt's Nile River. The prophet poetically depicts Pharaoh's massive army pouring forth with the same overwhelming and seemingly unstoppable force as the Nile's annual inundation, full of confidence and pride.
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Jeremiah
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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…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 46:8
17th Century
Pastor
Egypt riseth up as a flood, and [his] waters are moved like the
rivers
This is the an…
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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…