Jeremiah 46:2

Jeremiah 46:1 bbe — The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations.

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"The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations."

— Jeremiah 46:1, Bible in Basic English

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“The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles;”
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Jeremiah 46 — Context

The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations.

Of Egypt: about the army of Pharaoh-neco, king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, overcame in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, king of Judah.

Get out the breastplate and body-cover, and come together to the fight.

Make the horses ready, and get up, you horsemen, and take your places with your head-dresses; make the spears sharp and put on the breastplates.

Jeremiah 46:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:1 say?

Jeremiah 46:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations.”

Where is Jeremiah 46:1 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 46:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 1.

Who wrote Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.

What is the book of Jeremiah about?

Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.

What are the major themes of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 46:1.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:1 in?

Jeremiah 46:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Jeremiah 46:1?

Jeremiah 46:1 reads (BBE): “The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Jeremiah 46:1 bbe — The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet about the nations.

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