Jeremiah 46:7
Jeremiah 46:7 in Multiple Translations
Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn?
Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?
Who is this that riseth up like the Nile, whose waters toss themselves like the rivers?
Who is this coming up like the Nile, whose waters are lifting their heads like the rivers?
Who is this that's coming, rising like the Nile, like swirling rivers whose waters flood?
Who is this, that commeth vp, as a flood, whose waters are mooued like the riuers?
Who is this? as a flood he cometh up, As rivers do his waters shake themselves!
“Who is this who rises up like the Nile, like rivers whose waters surge?
Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?
Who is this that cometh up as a flood: and his streams swell like those of rivers?
What group is this that will be covering the land like the water of the Nile River covers the land when it floods?
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 46:7
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Jeremiah 46:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִי
זֶ֖ה
כַּ/יְאֹ֣ר
יַֽעֲלֶ֑ה
כַּ/נְּהָר֕וֹת
יִֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
מֵימָֽי/ו
מִי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
זֶ֖ה
zeh
H2088
this
Pron
כַּ/יְאֹ֣ר
yᵉʼôr
H2975
stream
Prep | N-proper
יַֽעֲלֶ֑ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כַּ/נְּהָר֕וֹת
nâhâr
H5104
river
Prep | N-mp
יִֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
gâʻash
H1607
to shake
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
מֵימָֽי/ו
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 46:7
מִי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
זֶ֖ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
כַּ/יְאֹ֣ר
yᵉʼôr
H2975
"stream"
Prep | N-proper
A stream or river, like the Nile, is what this word refers to. It can also mean a canal, watercourse, or even a mining shaft, emphasizing the flow of water.
Definition: 1) river, stream, canal, Nile, Nile-canal 1a) stream, river (Nile) 1b) Nile-arms, Nile-canals 1c) watercourses 1d) shafts (mining) 1e) river (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream. See also: Genesis 41:1; Psalms 78:44; Isaiah 7:18.
יַֽעֲלֶ֑ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
כַּ/נְּהָר֕וֹת
nâhâr
H5104
"river"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, a river symbolizes prosperity, like the Nile or Euphrates, and is often used figuratively. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing the life-giving waters of the Promised Land. This word is also used to describe underground streams.
Definition: 1) stream, river 1a) stream, river 1b) (underground) streams Aramaic equivalent: ne.har (נְהַר "river" H5103H)
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: flood, river. See also: Genesis 2:10; Psalms 93:3; Psalms 24:2.
יִֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
gâʻash
H1607
"to shake"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to shake or agitate violently, and can describe natural events like earthquakes or the turmoil of the sea. It is used to convey a sense of intense movement or instability.
Definition: 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, convulsed 1c) (Hithpael) to shake back and forth, toss or reel to and fro 1d) (Hithpoel) to reel to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: move, shake, toss, trouble. See also: 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 5:22; Psalms 18:8.
מֵימָֽי/ו
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp | Suff
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 46:7
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- Jeremiah 46:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:7
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
- Sermons on Jeremiah 46:7
Context — Judgment on Egypt
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.
6“The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall.
7Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn?
8Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers, boasting, ‘I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy the cities and their people.’ 9Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth— Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 47:2 | This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail |
| 2 | Isaiah 8:7–8 | the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates — the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel! |
| 3 | Daniel 11:22 | Then a flood of forces will be swept away before him and destroyed, along with a prince of the covenant. |
| 4 | Daniel 9:26 | Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. |
| 5 | Amos 8:8 | Will not the land quake for this, and all its dwellers mourn? All of it will swell like the Nile; it will surge and then subside like the Nile in Egypt. |
| 6 | Song of Solomon 8:5 | Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved? The Bride I roused you under the apple tree; there your mother conceived you; there she travailed and brought you forth. |
| 7 | Isaiah 63:1 | Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 3:6 | Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant? |
| 9 | Revelation 12:15 | Then from the mouth of the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent. |
Jeremiah 46:7 Summary
Jeremiah 46:7 is asking a question about a powerful force that is rising like the Nile River, which was a symbol of power and life in ancient Egypt. This force is later revealed to be Egypt itself, which is boasting of its own strength and power (Jeremiah 46:8). However, as we see in other parts of the Bible, such as Proverbs 16:18, pride and boasting can lead to a fall. This verse reminds us that true strength and power come from God, and that we should trust in Him rather than our own abilities (Psalms 20:7).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the comparison to the Nile River signify in Jeremiah 46:7?
The Nile River was a powerful and life-giving force in ancient Egypt, and this comparison suggests that the subject of the verse is rising with similar power and force, much like the waters of the Nile (as seen in Jeremiah 46:8).
Who is the subject of this verse, rising like the Nile?
The subject of this verse is Egypt, as revealed in Jeremiah 46:8, which states that 'Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers'.
What is the significance of the waters churning like rivers?
The churning waters may symbolize the turmoil and chaos that Egypt is about to unleash, as it boasts of covering the earth and destroying cities and their people (Jeremiah 46:8-9).
How does this verse relate to God's judgment on Egypt?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy of God's judgment on Egypt, as stated in Jeremiah 46:1-5, where God declares that He will judge Egypt and its people for their sins.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for a nation or people to 'rise like the Nile', and how can we apply this concept to our own lives?
- How can we discern when a nation or leader is boasting or relying on its own strength, rather than trusting in God?
- What can we learn from Egypt's mistake of trusting in its own power and boasting of its abilities, rather than seeking God's guidance and wisdom?
- How can we apply the principles of humility and trust in God, as seen in Psalms 20:7, to our own lives and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 46:7
Who [is] this [that] cometh up as a flood,.... These are either the words of the prophet, who having a vision in prophecy of the march of the Egyptian army from the south to the north, which he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 46:7
Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers? Who is this that cometh up as a flood - (Jeremiah 47:2; Isaiah 8:7-8; Daniel 11:22).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
The next verse expoundeth this.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
Jeremiah 46:7 Who [is] this [that] cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?Ver. 7. Who is this that cometh up like a flood?] Pharaoh with his forces is here notably described, vivo sermonum colore, and compared to an impetuous river, that threateneth to overflow and swallow up all. See Isaiah 8:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
(7, 8) Who is this that cometh up as a flood? . . .—The Hebrew word for “flood” is used as a proper name almost exclusively (Daniel 12:5-6 being the only exception) for the Nile (e.g., Genesis 41:1-3; Exodus 2:3; Exodus 4:9; Amos 8:8; Amos 9:5), and thus the very form of the question points to the answer that follows. The prophet goes back, as an English poet might have done after the destruction of the Spanish Armada, to the time when all the strength of Egypt had been poured forth in the exultation of anticipated victory, as the great river of Egypt poured its waters. The word for “rivers,” though more general, has a like allusive reference, being used in Exodus 7:19; Exodus 8:5 and Ezekiel 32:2; Ezekiel 32:14 for the arms or canals of the Nile.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
Verse 7. Who is this that cometh up as a flood] The vast concourse of people is here represented as a river: for instance, the Jordan, suddenly swollen with the rains in harvest, rolling its waters along, and overflowing the whole country. A fine image to represent the incursions of vast armies carrying all before them. Such was the army of Pharaoh-necho in its march to Carchemish.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 46:7
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 46:7
In Jeremiah 46:3-6 we saw only a mighty army marshalling for battle, and its hasty flight. In Jeremiah 46:7-12 the prophet tells us at whose defeat we have been present. A flood - the Nile.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 46:7
7, 8. In the preceding verses we have a picture of the army and its defeat, in those which follow the same story is told, but with grander imagery — a mighty rising of the whole land of Egypt, even
Sermons on Jeremiah 46:7
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Epistle 56 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of heeding the light of Christ within, which calls our minds away from worldly lusts and evil desires, and towards God for renewal and wors |
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Jude #3 - the Angels That Sinned by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a controversial passage in the Bible, specifically verse 6 of Jude. The speaker presents three views on the interpretation of this verse. The |
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The Forbidden Chapter Isa 52-53 by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the omission of Isaiah 52 and 53, which is often referred to as the "Forbidden Chapter," from synagogue liturgy. The speaker reads from Isaiah |
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Midrash - Messiah, Son of Joseph-David by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, Dr. Pat addresses the reasons why many Jewish people, including rabbis, struggle to accept Jesus as the Messiah. He acknowledges the history of persecution and viol |
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Demonstration 17 (Of Christ the Son of God) by Aphraates | Aphraates addresses the Jews who blaspheme the Gentiles for worshiping Jesus as the Son of God, countering their argument by explaining that righteous men like Moses were also call |
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Parable of the Pounds (Part 1) by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle discusses the Parable of the Pounds, emphasizing the misunderstanding of Jesus' disciples regarding the immediate establishment of God's kingdom. He highlights their erro |
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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |