Jeremiah 46:1-7
spoke <01697> [The word.]
This is a general title to the prophecies contained in this and the following chapters, concerning different nations which had less or more connexion with the Jews, either as enemies, neighbours, or allies. They were not delivered at the same time: to some the date is annexed; in others it is left uncertain.
nations <01471> [against.]
Egypt .......... Egypt <04714> [Against Egypt.]
Pharaoh Necho <06549> [Pharaoh-necho.]
[Pharaoh-nechoh.]
[Necho.]
Carchemish <03751> [Carchemish.]
fourth <07243> [in the.]
This is a poetical and ironical call to the Egyptians to muster their forces; and implies that all their courage and efforts would be vain.
Sharpen <04838> [furbish.]
armor <05630> [brigandines.]
soldiers <01368> [and their.]
defeated <03807> [beaten down. Heb. broken in pieces. fled apace. Heb. fled a flight.]
terror <04032> [fear.]
swiftest <07031> [not.]
stumble <03782> [stumble.]
north <06828> [toward.]
rises <05927> [Who.]
Nile <02975> [as a flood.]
