Jeremiah 42:19

A Warning against Going to Egypt · Jeremiah 42:1–22
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Translations

Modern
The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today!
Traditional
The Lord hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day.
Literal
YHWH has said concerning you, O remnant of Judah: ‘Do not go to Egypt!’ Know you for sure that I have given a warning to you this day
Latin
Verbum Domini super vos, reliquiæ Juda: Nolite intrare Ægyptum: scientes scietis, quia obtestatus sum vos hodie,

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today!

Notes

Jeremiah had already predicted Egypt's fate; the Babylonians would destroy it (Jeremiah 46:2–26). This remaining group from Judah would face the Lord's judgment if they went to Egypt.

Theme notes and profiles

Baruch Jeremiah

Events

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Johanan Kareah

Topics

Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments