Jeremiah 46:15 net — Why will your soldiers be defeated? They will not stand because I, the LORD, will thrust them down.

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"Why will your soldiers be defeated? They will not stand because I, the LORD, will thrust them down."

— Jeremiah 46:15, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

12

The nations have heard of your shameful defeat. Your cries of distress fill the earth. One soldier has stumbled over another and both of them have fallen down defeated.”

13

The Lord Predicts that Nebuchadnezzar Will Attack and Plunder Egypt The LORD spoke to the prophet Jeremiah about Nebuchadnezzar coming to attack the land of Egypt.

14

“Make an announcement throughout Egypt. Proclaim it in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes.‘Take your positions and prepare to do battle. For the enemy army is destroying all the nations around you.’

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Why will your soldiers be defeated? They will not stand because I, the LORD, will thrust them down.

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I will make many stumble. They will fall over one another in their hurry to flee. They will say,‘Get up! Let’s go back to our own people. Let’s go back to our homelands because the enemy is coming to destroy us.’

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There at home they will say,‘Pharaoh king of Egypt is just a big noise! He has let the most opportune moment pass by.’

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I the King, whose name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, swear this: I swear as surely as I live that a conqueror is coming. He will be as imposing as Mount Tabor is among the mountains, as Mount Carmel is against the backdrop of the sea.

Jeremiah 46:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:15 say?
Jeremiah 46:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Why will your soldiers be defeated? They will not stand because I, the LORD, will thrust them down.”
Where is Jeremiah 46:15 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 15.
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 46:15.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:15 in?
Jeremiah 46:15 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 46:15?
Jeremiah 46:15 reads (NET): “Why will your soldiers be defeated? They will not stand because I, the LORD, will thrust them down.” 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.
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