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.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
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