Jeremiah 47:1

Translations

Modern

This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.

Traditional

The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

Literal

That which was the word of YHWH to Jeremiah the prophet regarding the Philistines, before Pharaoh struck Gaza.

Latin

Quod factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam contra Palæstinos, antequam percuteret Pharao Gazam.

Original

Hebrew

English

This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.

Notes

Jeremiah 47:1–7

This message from the Lord was about the Philistine cities on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea and their allies to the north. The Lord decided these cities would be destroyed during the Babylonian invasion.

Theme notes and profiles

Messages Against the Nations The Lord of Nations

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 25:20
…all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
Genesis 10:19
…and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.
Zechariah 9:5–7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited.
Exodus 25:15–17
The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.
Amos 1:6–8
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.
Zephaniah 2:4–7
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted.

Parallels

Zephaniah 2:4–7

People

Hophra: Pharaoh during Jeremiah's time Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days

Places

Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Gaza Nations Philistia, Philistines

Topics

Gaza: Also Called Azzah: Struck by Pharaoh Pharaoh: Pharaoh-Necho: His Invasion of Assyria, Josiah's Death Philistines: Prophecies Against Prophets were Sent to Predict the Downfall of Nations The Philistines: Prophecies Respecting: Utter Destruction by Pharaoh King of Egypt

Jeremiah 47:1

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