Jeremiah 47
1This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza: 2This is what the Lord says:“See how the waters are rising in the north;they will become an overflowing torrent.They will overflow the land and everything in it,the towns and those who live in them.The people will cry out;all who dwell in the land will wail 3at the sound of the hooves of galloping steeds,at the noise of enemy chariotsand the rumble of their wheels.Parents will not turn to help their children;their hands will hang limp. 4For the day has cometo destroy all the Philistinesand to remove all survivorswho could help Tyre and Sidon.The Lord is about to destroy the Philistines,the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor. 5Gaza will shave her head in mourning;Ashkelon will be silenced.You remnant on the plain,how long will you cut yourselves? 66“ ‘Alas, sword of the Lord,how long till you rest?Return to your sheath;cease and be still.’ 7But how can it restwhen the Lord has commanded it,when he has ordered itto attack Ashkelon and the coast?”
Study Context for Jeremiah 47
As you study Jeremiah 47, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Warning, Exile, New Covenant. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Jeremiah 47 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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