Jeremiah 46:16 · KJV

"He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.

¹⁵Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.

¹⁶He made many to fall, yea, one fell upon another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the oppressing sword.

¹⁷They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath passed the time appointed.

¹⁸As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.

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Reflection Questions

How do you cope with feelings of defeat?

What does it mean for you to find your way home?

When have you felt the need to return to your roots?

Life Application

defeat

Recognize that feeling defeated is part of life; take time to regroup and reflect.

belonging

Seek connections with your community or family to restore a sense of belonging after hardships.

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