Jeremiah 46:11
Jeremiah 46:11 in Multiple Translations
Go up to Gilead for balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt! In vain you try many remedies, but for you there is no healing.
Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.
Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt: in vain dost thou use many medicines; there is no healing for thee.
Go up to Gilead and take sweet oil, O virgin daughter of Egypt: there is no help in all your medical arts; nothing will make you well.
Go and find some healing ointment in Gilead, Virgin Daughter of Egypt! But whatever you use to help you will fail, because there's nothing that will heal you.
Goe vp vnto Gilead, and take balme, O virgine, the daughter of Egypt: in vaine shalt thou vse many medicines: for thou shalt haue no health.
Go up to Gilead, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt, In vain thou hast multiplied medicines, Healing there is none for thee.
Go up into Gilead, and take balm, virgin daughter of Egypt. You use many medicines in vain. There is no healing for you.
Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.
Go up into Galaad, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt: in vain dost thou multiply medicines, there shall be no cure for thee.
You people [IDM] of Egypt, go up to the Gilead region to obtain medicine; but it will be useless to take all those medicines; you will not be healed.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 46:11
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:11
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- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
- Sermons on Jeremiah 46:11
Context — Judgment on Egypt
11Go up to Gilead for balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt! In vain you try many remedies, but for you there is no healing.
12The nations have heard of your shame, and your outcry fills the earth, because warrior stumbles over warrior and both of them have fallen together.” 13This is the word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 8:22 | Is there no balm in Gilead? Is no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored? |
| 2 | Micah 1:9 | For her wound is incurable; it has reached even Judah; it has approached the gate of my people, as far as Jerusalem itself. |
| 3 | Nahum 3:19 | There is no healing for your injury; your wound is severe. All who hear the news of you applaud your downfall, for who has not experienced your constant cruelty? |
| 4 | Jeremiah 14:17 | You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound. |
| 5 | Isaiah 47:1 | “Go down and sit in the dust, O Virgin Daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O Daughter of Chaldea! For you will no longer be called tender or delicate. |
| 6 | Luke 8:43–44 | including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. |
| 7 | Genesis 43:11 | Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. |
| 8 | Matthew 5:26 | Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 51:8 | Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been shattered. Wail for her; get her balm for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 30:21–25 | “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. See, it has not been bound up for healing, or splinted for strength to hold the sword. Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt. I will break his arms, both the strong one and the one already broken, and will make the sword fall from his hand. I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them throughout the lands. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt. |
Jeremiah 46:11 Summary
[This verse is saying that even though Egypt tries many different things to heal itself, it won't work because God is judging them. It's like when we try to fix our problems on our own, but they just get worse. We need to turn to God for true healing, just like it says in Psalm 107:20, 'He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions'. Egypt is trying to heal itself with 'balm from Gilead', but it's not working because God is in control. We can learn from this that only God can truly heal us, and we should seek Him first in times of trouble, as seen in Jeremiah 33:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'go up to Gilead for balm' in Jeremiah 46:11?
Gilead was a region known for its healing balm, so this phrase is a call to seek healing, but in this context, it's a futile effort, as stated in the verse, 'for you there is no healing' (see also Jeremiah 8:22).
Who is the 'Virgin Daughter of Egypt' in this verse?
The 'Virgin Daughter of Egypt' is a metaphorical reference to Egypt, emphasizing its beauty and purity, but also its vulnerability and impending judgment, as seen in Isaiah 47:1 where Babylon is also referred to as a 'virgin daughter'.
Why does the verse say 'In vain you try many remedies, but for you there is no healing'?
This statement highlights the futility of Egypt's attempts to heal itself from the wounds of God's judgment, much like the futile efforts described in Jeremiah 30:13, where no healing is found for the wounds of the people.
What is the significance of this verse in the context of Jeremiah's prophecies?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Egypt, foretelling its downfall at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, as mentioned in Jeremiah 46:13, and serves as a warning of God's judgment against nations that oppose Him, as seen in Ezekiel 29:1-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I try to use as 'balm' to heal my spiritual wounds, and are they truly effective?
- How do I respond to God's call to repentance and healing, and what are the consequences of ignoring that call?
- In what ways do I see the 'futility of many remedies' in my own life, and how can I turn to God for true healing?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God's judgment and the importance of seeking Him for true healing?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:11
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:11
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:11
Sermons on Jeremiah 46:11
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Broken or Brokenness by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and intercession. He mentions how young people are leaving their careers to go to the mission field because of the |
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Practical Aspects of the Holy Spirit - Promise of a Father by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three periods in the disciples' journey after Jesus' departure. The first period is characterized by Jesus intensifying His teaching and prepa |
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Balm in Gilead by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the desperate state of God's people, emphasizing the deep wounds of sin and the need for a profound realization of one's sinful nature to fully apprecia |
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Make Time to Pray by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of making time for prayer amidst our busy lives, drawing parallels with the dedication of Jesus and Martin Luther, who prioritized prayer even w |
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Causes of the Inefficiency of Christianity by John Wesley | John Wesley addresses the inefficiency of Christianity, questioning why it has not brought about the spiritual healing it promises. He highlights the widespread ignorance of true C |
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Hearken Unto the Voice of the Lord Thy God by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of trusting in the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, for healing. He explains that true healing requires implicit faith in God's promises and obe |
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Bible Survey - Nahum by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Nahum, emphasizing God's sovereignty over history and the consequences of rejecting Him. The prophet Nahum, a descendant of Israel's Ten North |






