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Jeremiah 47:1 kjva — The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza."

— Jeremiah 47:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 47 — Context

1

The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

2

Thus saith the Lord; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl.

3

At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children for feebleness of hands;

4

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the Lord will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.

Jeremiah 47:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 47:1 say?
Jeremiah 47:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.”
Where is Jeremiah 47:1 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 47:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 47, verse 1.
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 47:1.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 47:1 in?
Jeremiah 47:1 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 47:1?
Jeremiah 47:1 reads (KJVA): “The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.” 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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