Jeremiah 43:12

Translations

Modern

I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed.

Traditional

And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.

Literal

And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt, and he will burn them and carry them away captive, and he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as the shepherd wraps himself with his garment, and he will go forth from there in peace.

Latin

…et succendet ignem in delubris deorum Ægypti, et comburet ea, et captivos ducet illos, et amicietur terra Ægypti sicut amicitur pastor pallio suo, et egredietur inde in pace:

Original

Hebrew

English

I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed.

Notes

Jeremiah 43:12–13

In the ancient Near East, people saw temples and idols as power centers. Successful invaders usually destroyed them.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jeremiah Nebuchadnezzar II

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Ezekiel 30:13
This is what the Lord GOD says: I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis. There will no longer be a prince in Egypt, and I will instill fear in that land.
Isaiah 19:1
This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.
Isaiah 49:18
Lift up your eyes and look around. They all gather together; they come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “you will wear them all as jewelry and put them on like a bride.
Psalm 109:18–19
The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil.
Jeremiah 48:7
Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.
Jeremiah 46:25
The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh.
Psalm 104:2
He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,
2 Samuel 5:21
There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away.
Esther 6:9
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Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.
Job 40:10
Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
Isaiah 21:9
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Places

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Hophra Jeremiah (Person) Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar

Topics

Babylon: Empire of Prophecies of Conquests By Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Destruction of Its Idols Egypt: The Country of: Prophecies Against Jeremiah: The Prophet: Foretells the Conquest of Egypt by Babylon

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