Jeremiah 46:3
Jeremiah 46:3 in Multiple Translations
“Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle!
Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.
Prepare ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.
Get out the breastplate and body-cover, and come together to the fight.
Pick up both your small and large shields, and advance ready for battle!
Make readie buckler and shielde, and goe forth to battell.
'Set ye in array shield and buckler, And draw nigh to battle.
“Prepare the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle!
Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.
Prepare ye the shield and buckler, and go forth to battle.
‘Prepare your shields and march out to fight the battle!
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 46:3
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Jeremiah 46:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עִרְכ֤וּ
מָגֵן֙
וְ/צִנָּ֔ה
וּ/גְשׁ֖וּ
לַ/מִּלְחָמָֽה
עִרְכ֤וּ
ʻârak
H6186
to arrange
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
מָגֵן֙
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs
וְ/צִנָּ֔ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
Conj | N-fs
וּ/גְשׁ֖וּ
nâgash
H5066
to approach
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לַ/מִּלְחָמָֽה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 46:3
עִרְכ֤וּ
ʻârak
H6186
"to arrange"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to value or arrange things in order. It is used in various contexts, like setting up an army for battle or estimating the value of something, as seen in 1 Kings 10.
Definition: 1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. See also: Genesis 14:8; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Psalms 5:4.
מָגֵן֙
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
וְ/צִנָּ֔ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
וּ/גְשׁ֖וּ
nâgash
H5066
"to approach"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To approach or draw near, like Moses to the burning bush, and can also mean to worship or present an argument, as in Genesis 18:23.
Definition: : approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (נָגַשׁ ": bring" H5066H)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. See also: Genesis 18:23; 1 Samuel 28:25; Psalms 91:7.
לַ/מִּלְחָמָֽה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
Prep | N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 46:3
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- Jeremiah 46:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:3
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
- Sermons on Jeremiah 46:3
Context — Judgment on Egypt
1This is the word of the LORD about the nations—the word that came to Jeremiah the prophet
2concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah:
3“Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle!
4Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! 5Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 21:5 | They prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields! |
| 2 | Joel 3:9 | Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! |
| 3 | Nahum 2:1 | One who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength! |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:11–12 | Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple. Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon. |
| 5 | Nahum 3:14 | Draw your water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses. Work the clay and tread the mortar; repair the brick kiln! |
| 6 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
Jeremiah 46:3 Summary
[Jeremiah 46:3 is a call to the Egyptian army to get ready for battle, but it's also a reminder that God is in control of everything that happens, as we see in Psalm 24:8. Despite their preparations, the Egyptian army will be defeated, showing us that our strength is not in our weapons or shields, but in God alone, as stated in Psalm 33:16-17. This verse encourages us to trust in God's power and sovereignty, especially when we face challenges or conflicts, and to remember that He is our ultimate protector and defender, as seen in Psalm 28:7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Jeremiah 46:3?
Jeremiah 46:3 is part of a prophecy about the defeat of the Egyptian army at the hands of the Babylonians, as seen in Jeremiah 46:2, which mentions the battle at Carchemish on the Euphrates River.
Who is being addressed in Jeremiah 46:3?
The verse appears to be addressing the Egyptian army, instructing them to prepare for battle, but in the larger context, it is a declaration from God about the futility of their efforts, as seen in Jeremiah 46:5.
What is the significance of the shields in Jeremiah 46:3?
The shields, small and large, represent the military preparation and strength of the Egyptian army, but despite their efforts, they will be defeated, as is the case with all who oppose God's will, as seen in Proverbs 21:31.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty?
Jeremiah 46:3 illustrates God's control over the nations, as He declares the outcome of battles and the fate of armies, highlighting His sovereignty, as also seen in Isaiah 46:10 and Psalm 135:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's perspective on human conflicts and battles?
- How can I apply the principle of God's sovereignty in my own life, especially in times of uncertainty or conflict?
- What does the image of deploying shields for battle suggest about our spiritual preparation for the challenges we face, in light of Ephesians 6:10-18?
- In what ways can I trust in God's declaration of victory, even when the circumstances seem overwhelming, as encouraged in Romans 8:37?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:3
Order ye the buckler and shield,.... Both signify one and the same sort of armour, only of a different form, the one being lesser and lighter than the other.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:3
Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle. Derisive summons to battle. With all your mighty preparation for the invasion of Nebuchadnezzar, when ye come to the encounter ye shall be "dismayed" (Jeremiah 46:5).
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
Jeremiah 46:3 Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.Ver. 3. Order ye the buckler and shield.] So Pharaoh is brought in bespeaking his forces, when he was going to fight against Nebuchadnezzar. Or so the prophet bespeaketh the Egyptians ironically, and by way of scoff; q.d., Do so, but all shall be to no purpose, See the like Isaiah 8:9. Congregamini et vincemini. We are assembled and will be conquered. Yea, though upon Pharaoh’ s shield should be the same inscription that was once upon Agamemnon’ s, This is the terror of all mortal wights. Hypotuposis ironica. State galeati, loricati, lanceati: sed frustra. Oυτοςμενφσβοςεστιβροτων. - Pausan.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
(3, 4) Order ye the buckler and shield . . .—The poem opens with a summons to the hosts of Nebuchadnezzar to prepare for their victory. First the foot-soldiers are called, then the horse, lastly the light-armed troops. Put on the brigandines.—The history of the word is not without interest. Light-armed skirmishers were known in Italian as “brigands” (briganti—literally, “quarrellers”); the light coat of mail worn by them was accordingly known as a “brigandine.” When the Italian word became synonymous with robbers by land or sea, the ship used by them was called a brigantino, and from this is derived our English “brig” (W. A. Wright: Bible Word Book). The word “brigandine” is accordingly used by writers of the sixteenth century in both senses: by Spenser, for a ship— “Like as a warlike brigandine applied To fight;” and by Milton— “Then put on all thy gorgeous arms, thy helmet And brigandine or brass” (Sams. Agonist., 1120)—in the same sense as here and in Jeremiah 51:3.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
Verse 3. Order ye the buckler] This is the call to the general armament of the people against the Chaldeans.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:3
2–12. Co. declines to accept objections which have been brought by some recent commentators to the substantial genuineness of these vv., and Gi. on the whole agrees, but considers the passage to have been expanded.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:3
Order ye ... - “i. e., prepare ye, make ready.” The buckler was a small round target carried by the lightly-armed troops: the shield belonged to the heavily-armed troops, and was large enough to protect the whole body.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
SONG OF TRIUMPH FOR THE DEFEAT OF EGYPT, Jeremiah 46:3-12.3. Order — Prepare, make ready. Buckler — Small shield, carried by the light-armed troops. Shield — A piece of larger defensive size for the heavy armed troops.
Sermons on Jeremiah 46:3
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Week of Meetings-07 Armageddon-Who When Where by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events that will occur after the Lord Jesus Christ takes believers to be with Him. He mentions that the nations of the earth are currentl |
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(Through the Bible) Joel 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various passages from the Bible that speak about the coming judgment and the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the urgency of the harvest |
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Isaiah 2:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic implications of Isaiah 2:4, emphasizing President Truman's statement about future conflicts and the current arms race, particularly between Russ |
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The Beauty and Strength of Zion by John Owen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses five questions regarding the protection and preservation of the church. The preacher begins by giving an illustration of how massive and impe |