Jeremiah 46:25 · KJV

"The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him:"

King James Version

Passage Context

²³They shall cut down her forest, saith the LORD, though it cannot be searched; because they are more than the grasshoppers, and are innumerable.

²⁴The daughter of Egypt shall be confounded; she shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.

²⁵The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him:

²⁶And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD.

²⁷But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to trust in God over worldly powers?

How do you view the consequences of misplaced trust?

When have you seen God intervene in your life or community?

Life Application

trust

Evaluate where you place your trust in life. Are there areas where you rely more on human strength than on God?

faith

Consider how you can encourage others to trust in God rather than in worldly solutions during crises.

Places in This Verse

No(Thebes, Egypt today)

No was a prominent city in ancient Egypt, known for its wealth and idolatry. It was a center of worship for various Egyptian gods.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights God's judgment against false gods, which is fulfilled in Jesus, who reveals the futility of trusting in anything but Him.

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