Jeremiah 46:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

Egypt [is like] a very fair heifer, [but] destruction cometh; it cometh out of the north.

Ver. 20. Egypt is like a very fair heifer.] Vitula elegans, a trim bullock; a worshipping Apis the bull and Mnevis the cow, and unaccustomed to the yoke of subjection, as Hos 10:11 but I shall bring her to it.

Destruction cometh.] Or, Excision from the north cometh, cometh, certo, cito, penitus venit Eze 7:6 There come those that shall cut up this fair heifer or fat calf.

a Iuvenca petulca.

Jeremiah 46:20

20 Egypt is like a very fair heifer, but destruction cometh; it cometh out of the north.