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Jeremiah 47:1 open_in_new
The Forty-Third Prophecy of Jeremiah (see book comments for Jeremiah).
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
against. concerning. Compare Jeremiah 48:1; Jeremiah 49:1; Jeremiah 49:7; Jeremiah 49:23.
before. To show that this prophecy was not the anticipation of human foresight.
Pharaoh. Pharaoh-necho, after his victory over Josiah (2 Kings 23:29; 2 Chronicles 35:20).
Gaza. Hebrew. 'azzah (with 'eth). Now Ghuzzeh. Still standing at the time of this prophecy (the fourth year of Jehoiakim). Not Carchemish, for compare 2 Kings 24:7.
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Jeremiah 47:2 open_in_new
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos.
waters. The symbol of the Chaldean armies.
the north. Compare Jeremiah 46:20.
men. Hebrew. adam.
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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 Philistines emigrated (Genesis 10:14.Deuteronomy 2:23.Amos 9:7; Amos 9:7).
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Baldness. the sign of mourning. Compare Jeremiah 16:6.
Ashkelon. Now 'Aakalan.
their valley. Septuagint reads "Anakim" instead of 'imkam.
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Jeremiah 47:6 open_in_new
sword of the LORD. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:41).
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Jeremiah 47:7 open_in_new
How... ? Figure of speech Erotesis.