Jeremiah 46:3 kjv — Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.

King James Version

"Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle."

— Jeremiah 46:3, King James Version

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Jeremiah 46 — Context

1

The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles;

2

Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaoh–necho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah.

3

Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.

4

Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.

5

Wherefore have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: for fear was round about, saith the Lord.

6

Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; they shall stumble, and fall toward the north by the river Euphrates.

Jeremiah 46:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 46:3 say?
Jeremiah 46:3 in the King James Version reads: “Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.”
Where is Jeremiah 46:3 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 46:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 46, verse 3.
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 46:3.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 46:3 in?
Jeremiah 46:3 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 46:3?
Jeremiah 46:3 reads (KJV): “Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.” 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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