Jeremiah 46:20 asv — Egypt is a very fair heifer; but destruction out of the north is come, it is come.

American Standard Version

"Egypt is a very fair heifer; but destruction out of the north is come, it is come. "

— Jeremiah 46:20, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

17

They cried there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath let the appointed time pass by.

18

As I live, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts, surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.

19

O thou daughter that dwellest in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity; for Memphis shall become a desolation, and shall be burnt up, without inhabitant.

20

Egypt is a very fair heifer; but destruction out of the north is come, it is come.

21

Also her hired men in the midst of her are like calves of the stall; for they also are turned back, they are fled away together, they did not stand: for the day of their calamity is come upon them, the time of their visitation.

22

The sound thereof shall go like the serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.

23

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

Jeremiah 46:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:20 say?
Jeremiah 46:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “Egypt is a very fair heifer; but destruction out of the north is come, it is come. ”
Where is Jeremiah 46:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 20.
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 46:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:20 in?
Jeremiah 46:20 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 46:20?
Jeremiah 46:20 reads (ASV): “Egypt is a very fair heifer; but destruction out of the north is come, it is come. ” 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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