Jeremiah 47:4

Translations

Modern

For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Traditional

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the Lord will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.

Literal

For the day is coming to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining one giving help; for YHWH will destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coast of Caphtor.

Latin

…pro adventu diei in quo vastabuntur omnes Philisthiim, et dissipabitur Tyrus et Sidon cum omnibus reliquis auxiliis suis: depopulatus est enim Dominus Palæstinos, reliquias insulæ Cappadociæ.

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English

For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Notes

Jeremiah 47:4

For the day has come to destroy: The Lord decided what would happen and when events would occur.
The Philistines arrived in the southeastern coastal areas from the island of Crete between 1200 and 1100 BC. The northern cities, Tyre and Sidon, were colonized around the same time by distant relatives of the Philistines who mixed with the native Canaanites.

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

Amos 9:7
“Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?
Deuteronomy 2:23
And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)
Isaiah 20:6
And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, ‘See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’”
Amos 1:8–10
I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 21:29
…while they offer false visions for you and lying divinations about you—to be placed on the necks of the wicked who are slain, whose day has come, the time of their final punishment.
Ezekiel 7:5–7
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Disaster! An unprecedented disaster—behold, it is coming!
Hosea 9:7
The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.
Psalm 37:13
…but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.
Ezekiel 21:25
And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’
Ezekiel 7:12
The time has come; the day has arrived. Let the buyer not rejoice and the seller not mourn, for wrath is upon the whole multitude.
Jeremiah 46:10
For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.
Joel 3:4–8
Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads.

Parallels

Zephaniah 2:4–7

Places

Caphtor: Island home of the Philistines; visited by Paul Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Sidon: Phoenician city; home of Jezebel Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Caphtor, Caphtorites, Caphtorim Gaza Nations Philistia, Philistines Sidon (Place), Sidonian

Topics

Caphtorim: People of Caphtor Philistines: Called Caphtorim Philistines: Descendants of Mizraim Sidon: A City on the Northern Boundary of the Canaanites: Prophecies Concerning The Philistines: Originally Dwelt in the Land of Caphtor The Philistines: Prophecies Respecting: Utter Destruction by Pharaoh King of Egypt The Sidonians: Predictions Respecting: All Their Helpers to be Cut off Tyre: City of Prophecies Relating To

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