Jeremiah 47:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 countryb of Caphtor. ”

Jeremiah 47:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Because of the day that cometh to spoil - “ Because” the day has come “to devastate.” The Philistines are called Tyre’s remaining (i. e., last) helper, because all besides who could have assiste...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Because of the day that cometh to lay waste all the Philistines, [and] to cut off from Tyre and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will lay waste the Philistines, the remnant of the coun...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 47. Philistia. Instead of Jeremiah 47:1 , LXX has simply On the Philistines, which is probably original. The waters rising from the north ( Jeremiah 47:2 ) would suggest Babylon, not Egyp...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the day that cometh. Compare Jeremiah 46:10 . Tyrus and Zidon. The same origin as the Philistines. the country . the sea coast. Caphtor. Not identified. Perhaps Crete, whence the Philistin...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah shews now more clearly, and without a figure, his meaning, even that destruction would come on the Philistines when their time was completed. And he mentions Tyre and Sidon, neig...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The remnant of the country of Caphtor— The remains of the island of the Cappadocians. Houbigant. The word island, as we have before observed, is often used in Scripture for a country. See De...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 o...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Against Philistia The Chaldean armed men with horses and chariots shall carry terror and desolation into Philistia and its cities.
Jeremiah 47:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

To cut off from Tyrus and Zidon. — The two Phœnician cities are coupled with Philistia. Both, as occupying the sea-board of Palestine, were to suffer from Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion. Psalms 83:7 i...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XVIII THE PHILISTINES Jeremiah 47:1-7 "O sword of Jehovah, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard; rest, and be still."- Jeremiah 47:6 ACCORDING to...
Jeremiah 47:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this brief chapter we find the word concerning the Philistines. It consists of foretelling a scourge coming against them from the north which would utterly break their power. In figurative languag...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

We shall find this Chapter, as well as the several around it, truly profitable, if we spiritualize it. The Egyptians and Philistines, Moab and Ammon, were all sworn foes to the people of God from the...
Jeremiah 47:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines ,.... The time appointed by the Lord for their destruction, which should be universal: [and] to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helpe...
Jeremiah 47:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

To cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper , &c. The siege of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar was an action famous in the histories of that age, the siege lasting thirteen years. Zidon was partaker of...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Judgment of the Philistines. B. C. 588. 1 The word of the L ORD that came to Jeremi...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines; the day which God hath set and appointed for the ruin of the Philistines. Tyre and Zidon were neighbouring to the Philistines, as appear...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

C). Prophecy Concerning Philistia And Its Great Cities Including Within It A Word Against Tyre and Sidon ( Jeremiah 47:1-7 ). To the west of Judah was Philistia, with its great semi-independent ci...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.— 1. Chronology of the Chapter. —“Before that Pharaoh smote Gaza” ( Jeremiah 47:1 ); but which Pharaoh? Pharaoh- Necho , on his return from defeating Josiah at Megiddo...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Jeremiah 47:1 . Before that Pharaoh smote Gaza. This is thought to be Pharaoh- necho; but critics are not agreed as to the time of the war, whether it was after the defeat of Josiah, when he was r...
Jeremiah 47:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

PROPHECY ON THE PHILISTINES . EXPOSITION It is clear from the contents of the prophecy (and the inference is thoroughly confirmed by its position) that it was written after the battle of...
Jeremiah 47:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Prophecy against the Philistines.
Jeremiah 47:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 1:12 ; Amos 1:10 ; Amos 1:8 ; Amos 1:9 ; Amos 9:7 ; Deuteronomy 2:23 ; Ezekiel 21:25 ; Ezekiel 21:29 ; Ezekiel 25:16 ; Ezekiel 28:26 ; Ezekiel 30:8 ; Ezekiel 7:12 ; Ezekiel...
Jeremiah 47:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The day — Which God hath set, and appointed for their ruin. Caphtor — Tyre and Sidon were neighbours to the Philistines, and so were often called to their help. The Philistines and Caphtorim were r...

Jeremiah 47:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Jeremiah 47:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Jeremiah 47:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Jeremiah 47:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Jeremiah 47:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Jeremiah 47:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 47:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 47:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Jeremiah 47:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Jeremiah 47:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Jeremiah 47:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jeremiah 47:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Jeremiah 47:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes