Jérémie - Caput 46

Jérémie 46.1 quod factum est verbum Domini ad Hieremiam prophetam contra gentes Jérémie 46.2 ad Aegyptum adversum exercitum Pharaonis Nechao regis Aegypti qui erat iuxta flumen Eufraten in Charchamis quem percussit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis in quarto anno Ioachim filii Iosiae regis Iuda Jérémie 46.3 praeparate scutum et clypeum et procedite ad bellum Jérémie 46.4 iungite equos et ascendite equites state in galeis polite lanceas induite vos loricis Jérémie 46.5 quid igitur vidi ipsos pavidos et terga vertentes fortes eorum caesos fugerunt conciti nec respexerunt terror undique ait Dominus Jérémie 46.6 non fugiat velox nec salvari se putet fortis ad aquilonem iuxta flumen Eufraten victi sunt et ruerunt Jérémie 46.7 quis est iste qui quasi flumen ascendit et veluti fluviorum intumescunt gurgites eius Jérémie 46.8 Aegyptus fluminis instar ascendet et velut flumina movebuntur fluctus eius et dicet ascendens operiam terram perdam civitatem et habitatores eius Jérémie 46.9 ascendite equos et exultate in curribus et procedant fortes Aethiopia et Lybies tenentes scutum et Lydii arripientes et iacientes sagittas Jérémie 46.10 dies autem ille Domini Dei exercituum dies ultionis ut sumat vindictam de inimicis suis devorabit gladius et saturabitur et inebriabitur sanguine eorum victima enim Domini exercituum in terra aquilonis iuxta flumen Eufraten Jérémie 46.11 ascende in Galaad et tolle resinam virgo filia Aegypti frustra multiplicas medicamina sanitas non erit tibi Jérémie 46.12 audierunt gentes ignominiam tuam et ululatus tuus replevit terram quia fortis inpegit in fortem ambo pariter conciderunt Jérémie 46.13 verbum quod locutus est Dominus ad Hieremiam prophetam super eo quod venturus esset Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis et percussurus terram Aegypti Jérémie 46.14 adnuntiate Aegypto et auditum facite Magdolo et resonet in Memphis et in Tafnis dicite sta et praepara te quia devoravit gladius ea quae per circuitum tuum sunt Jérémie 46.15 quare conputruit fortis tuus non stetit quoniam Dominus subvertit eum Jérémie 46.16 multiplicavit ruentes ceciditque vir ad proximum suum et dicent surge et revertamur ad populum nostrum et ad terram nativitatis nostrae a facie gladii columbae Jérémie 46.17 vocate nomen Pharao regis Aegypti Tumultum adduxit tempus Jérémie 46.18 vivo ego inquit Rex Dominus exercituum nomen eius quoniam sicut Thabor in montibus et sicut Carmelus in mari veniet Jérémie 46.19 vasa transmigrationis fac tibi habitatrix filia Aegypti quia Memphis in solitudinem erit et deseretur inhabitabilis Jérémie 46.20 vitula eligans atque formonsa Aegyptus stimulator ab aquilone veniet ei Jérémie 46.21 mercennarii quoque eius qui versabantur in medio eius quasi vituli saginati versi sunt et fugerunt simul nec stare potuerunt quia dies interfectionis eorum venit super eos tempus visitationis eorum Jérémie 46.22 vox eius quasi aeris sonabit quoniam cum exercitu properabunt et cum securibus venient ei quasi ligna caedentes Jérémie 46.23 succiderunt saltum eius ait Dominus qui supputari non potest multiplicati sunt super lucustas et non est eis numerus Jérémie 46.24 confusa est filia Aegypti et tradita in manu populi aquilonis Jérémie 46.25 dixit Dominus exercituum Deus Israhel ecce ego visitabo super tumultum Alexandriae et super Pharao et super Aegyptum et super deos eius et super reges eius et super Pharao et super eos qui confidunt in eo Jérémie 46.26 et dabo eos in manu quaerentium animam eorum et in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis et in manu servorum eius et post haec habitabitur sicut diebus pristinis ait Dominus Jérémie 46.27 et tu ne timeas serve meus Iacob et ne paveas Israhel quia ecce ego salvum te faciam de longinquo et semen tuum de terra captivitatis suae et revertetur Iacob et quiescet et prosperabitur et non erit qui exterreat eum Jérémie 46.28 et tu noli timere serve meus Iacob ait Dominus quia tecum ego sum quia consumam ego cunctas gentes ad quas eieci te te vero non consumam sed castigabo te in iudicio nec quasi innocenti parcam tibi

Jérémie : Caput 46

Introduction to the Prophecies of Jeremiah Chapter 46

Jeremiah chapter 46 opens with a series of prophecies addressed to foreign nations, illustrating how God judges Egypt. This striking text delivers oracles that foretell the defeat of the Egyptian power, while describing their imminent invasion by Nebuchadnezzar. Through these verses, we are confronted with major themes such as God's sovereignty over the nations, the futility of human pride, and the promise of restoration for Israel.

Divine Control over History

Jeremiah 46 testifies to divine control over world history. This chapter invites us to reflect on our reliance on God rather than our own strength. Through an in-depth study, we will explore five biblical passages that resonate with the central themes of this prophetic chapter.

Correlated Bible Passages

Isaiah 31:1

“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in many chariots and in the great strength of the horsemen, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the Lord!” » This passage, like Jeremiah 46, warns against the tendency to trust in Egypt rather than God.

Ezekiel 32:2

“Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him, ‘You are like a lion among the nations, like a monster in the seas, writhing in its rivers, churning the waters with its paws, and making the waters troublesome. » Ezekiel, like Jeremiah 46, prophesies against Egypt, describing it as a great beast, a symbol of its fallen power.

Nahum 3:8-9

"Can you think of anything better than Thebes, situated on the banks of the Nile, surrounded by water? The river was its defense, the waters were its wall. Ethiopia and Egypt were its boundless strength; Put and Libya were among its allies. » Nahum evokes Thebes to illustrate God's judgment, just as Jeremiah 46 addresses the judgment against Egypt.

Daniel 11:42-43

"He will extend his power over many countries; not even Egypt will escape. He will seize the treasures of gold and silver and all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and the Nubians will submit to him. » Daniel prophesies the conquest of Egypt, a theme also present in Jeremiah 46.

Revelation 19:11-16

"I saw heaven opened, and before me a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness he judges and wages war. [...] From his lips comes a sharp sword, with which he will strike down the nations. » This vision of divine judgment resonates with the images of war and judgment found in Jeremiah 46.

Conclusion

Through Jeremiah 46 and related passages, we are called to recognize God's sovereignty over all nations and not to give in to the temptation to rely on our own strength or human allies. This reflection prompts us to renew our trust in the Lord, our true refuge and strength.