Jeremiah 43:9

Translations

Modern

“In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes.

Traditional

Take great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in the brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh’s house in Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah;

Literal

“Take in your hand large stones and hide them in the mortar in the brick that is at the entrance to house of Pharaoh in Tahpanhes, before the eyes of the men of the Jews.

Latin

Sume lapides grandes in manu tua, et abscondes eos in crypta quæ est sub muro latericio in porta domus Pharaonis in Taphnis, cernentibus viris Judæis:

Original

Hebrew

English

“In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 19:1–15
This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests,
Jeremiah 51:63–64
When you finish reading this scroll, tie a stone to it and cast it into the Euphrates.
Jeremiah 18:2–12
“Go down at once to the potter’s house, and there I will give you My message.”
Jeremiah 13:1–11
This is what the LORD said to me: “Go and buy yourself a linen loincloth and put it around your waist, but do not let it touch water.”
Acts 21:11
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
Ezekiel 4:1–5:17
“Now you, son of man, take a brick, place it before you, and draw on it the city of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 12:3–16
Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.
Exodus 1:14
…and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.
Nahum 3:14
Draw your water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses. Work the clay and tread the mortar; repair the brick kiln!
Hosea 12:10
I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets.
2 Samuel 12:31
David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them work at the brick kilns. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.
1 Kings 11:29–31
During that time, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite met Jeroboam on the road as he was going out of Jerusalem. Now Ahijah had wrapped himself in a new cloak, and the two of them were alone in the open field.

People

Hophra: Pharaoh during Jeremiah's time Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Tahpanhes: Egyptian city where Jewish refugees fled after Jerusalem's destruction

Glossary

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

Topics

Babylon: Empire of Prophecies of Conquests By Brick-Kiln: General Scriptures Concerning Brick: Made by Israelites Egypt: Prophecies Respecting: Prophetic Illustration of Its Destruction Egypt: The Country of: Prophecies Against Jeremiah: The Prophet: Foretells the Conquest of Egypt by Babylon Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Tahpanhes: A City in Egypt

Jeremiah 43:9

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