Jeremiah 46:22 kjv — The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers…

King James Version

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

— Jeremiah 46:22, King James Version

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

19

O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an inhabitant.

20

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

21

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

22

The voice thereof shall go like a 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 the Lord, though it cannot be searched; because they are more than the grasshoppers, and are innumerable.

24

The daughter of Egypt shall be confounded; she shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.

25

The Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him:

Jeremiah 46:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 46:22 say?
Jeremiah 46:22 in the King James Version reads: “The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.”
Where is Jeremiah 46:22 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 22.
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 46:22.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:22 in?
Jeremiah 46:22 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 46:22?
Jeremiah 46:22 reads (KJV): “The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.” 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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