Jeremiah 44:28 · KJV
"Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or their's."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 44:28 mean? →Passage Context
26Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.
27Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them.
28Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or their's.
29And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:
30Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaoh-hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.
Reflection Questions
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How do you find hope in difficult circumstances?
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What does it mean for you to be part of a remnant?
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When have you experienced God's faithfulness in your life?
Life Application
hope
Trust that God can redeem any situation and bring you back to His path.
faith
Be encouraged that even in hardship, God preserves a remnant of His people.
Connection to Jesus
gospel theme
The concept of a remnant returning is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of the faithful few who will inherit the kingdom.
See also: Romans 9:27
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