Jeremiah 46:17 nasb — "They cried there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a big noise; He has let the appointed time pass by!'

NASB

""They cried there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a big noise; He has let the appointed time pass by!'"

— Jeremiah 46:17, NASB

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

14

"Declare in Egypt and proclaim in Migdol, Proclaim also in Memphis and Tahpanhes; Say, 'Take your stand and get yourself ready, For the sword has devoured those around you.'

15

"Why have your mighty ones become prostrate? They do not stand because the LORD has thrust them down.

16

"They have repeatedly stumbled; Indeed, they have fallen one against another. Then they said, 'Get up! And let us go back To our own people and our native land Away from the sword of the oppressor.'

17

"They cried there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a big noise; He has let the appointed time pass by!'

18

"As I live," declares the King Whose name is the LORD of hosts, "Surely one shall come who looms up like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea.

19

"Make your baggage ready for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt, For Memphis will become a desolation; It will even be burned down and bereft of inhabitants.

20

"Egypt is a pretty heifer, But a horsefly is coming from the north--it is coming!

Jeremiah 46:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:17 say?
Jeremiah 46:17 in the NASB reads: “"They cried there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a big noise; He has let the appointed time pass by!'”
Where is Jeremiah 46:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 17.
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 46:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:17 in?
Jeremiah 46:17 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 46:17?
Jeremiah 46:17 reads (NASB): “"They cried there, 'Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a big noise; He has let the appointed time pass by!'” 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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