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The Flood from the North
All commentators agree that the "waters rise up out of the north" is a powerful metaphor. It does not describe a literal flood but rather the overwhelming and unstoppable invasion of the Chaldean (Babylonian) army. This imagery of a sudden, overflowing torrent effectively communicates the speed and total devastation of the coming judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 47:2
18th Century
Theologian
Waters rise up - A metaphor for the assembling of an army (compare to the marginal references).
Out of the north - The Cha…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 47:2
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, waters rise up out of the north.— The reference to the north indicates that the invasion which the prophet contem…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 47:2
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet, no doubt, wished to remind the Jews that Gaza's plundering would only be a prelude, and that a far more grievous punishment was impend…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 47:2
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, behold, waters rise up out of the north , &c.] Meaning an army of men, which should come in great num…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 47:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldean army shall overflow their land like a deluge. Those whom God will spoil, must b…