Jeremiah 46:20 cpdv — Egypt is like a stately and finely-formed calf. The one who will goad her will come from the north.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Egypt is like a stately and finely-formed calf. The one who will goad her will come from the north. "

— Jeremiah 46:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

17

Call the name of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt: ‘Time has brought tumult.’

18

As I live, says the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts, just as Tabor is among the mountains, and just as Carmel is beside the sea, so will he come.

19

Equip yourself for the transmigration, O daughter who inhabits Egypt. For Memphis will be in desolation, and it will be deserted and uninhabited.

20

Egypt is like a stately and finely-formed calf. The one who will goad her will come from the north.

21

Her hired hands also, who move within her midst, like fatted calves have been turned back, and they have fled at the same time, and they are not able to stand firm. For the day of their passing away has overwhelmed them; it is the time of their visitation.

22

Her voice will sound out like brass. For they will rush forward with an army, and with axes they will come against her, like those who chop wood.

23

They have cut down her forest, says the Lord, which was not able to be counted. They have been multiplied more than locusts, and they are without number.

Jeremiah 46:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:20 say?
Jeremiah 46:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Egypt is like a stately and finely-formed calf. The one who will goad her will come from the north. ”
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 (CPDV): “Egypt is like a stately and finely-formed calf. The one who will goad her will come from the north. ” 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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