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“A word came to Jeremiah the Prophet from the Lord in all languages.” Having put an end to the prophecies about the people of God, he foretells what will happen to other nations, teaching that He is the Creator God and the Ruler of all. And first he speaks of Egypt: this also means the time of prophecy; because it is spoken after the death of Pharaoh Necho, who killed Josiah at the Euphrates River, and was himself killed by the king of Babylon. Jer.46:3. Take your weapons and shields and go to war, Jer.46:4. saddle your horses and give them all horsemen, and stand with your helmets on, set up your spears, and put on your armor.” Since they relied on this, on experience in driving horses and on full armament: then God commands to use this in action, teaching that all this is useless for them, as this can be seen from what follows: Jer.46:5. Why are these things so scary? And the ridges turn? because “their strongmen were beaten, they ran away quickly, and did not look back,” surrounded “from everywhere, says the Lord.” Then he says commandingly: (Jer.46:6). Let the “light” not run away, and let the “strong at midnight” not be saved: near the Euphrates River they were exhausted, and the “fall”. Then he recalls previous successes. Jer.46:7. Who is he who rises like a river, and whose waves rise like a river? (Jer.46:8). Egypt “like a river will rise up, and like a river its waters will ripple.” It also points to the arrogant speeches of Egypt. “And he said: I will go up and cover the earth, and destroy the city and her that dwells in it.” And making it known that the events do not correspond to the dreams of thoughts, the Prophet, as if laughing, says: Jer.46:9. Mount your horses and arrange your chariots, go forth in strength (means those who helped the Egyptians) “Murinstia and Libyans” “armed with shields, and the Lidians rise up and draw their bows.” Then he announces how, by God’s will, the courage of the Egyptians is crushed. Jer.46:10. This day of the Lord God ours, “the day of vengeance, that he may take vengeance on his enemy: and the sword shall devour” My flesh, “and be satisfied and drunk with their blood. “A” means many killed. “Like a sacrifice to the Lord” to Hosts from “the land of midnight, near the Euphrates River.” since the Egyptians suffered punishment for wickedness, and were killed by God's will; then the Prophet called them sacrifices in beating them. Jer.46:11. Go up to Gilead and take away the land." virgin daughter of Egypt. And Joseph's brothers carried rythina and stakti to Egypt (Gen. 43:11). Ritina is a tree tear, suitable for healing; it is cultivated mainly by Gilead. But the Prophet said this in mockery, thereby showing the incurability of the disease. For this is clear from the following words. “Thou hast multiplied thy healing in vain, and there is no purpose for thee.” And showing how great the plague was, he added: Jeremiah 46:12. Hearing the voice of the tongues yours, “and your weeping fill the earth: for the strong one” fainted “with the strong one, and both fell together.” The prophet predicted in these words the future overthrow of the victors. And just as he now foreshadowed the first defeat, so in subsequent words he predicts Nebuchadnezzar’s militia against Egypt, and commands that the prediction be announced in Magdala, Memphis, Tafnas and throughout the entire Egyptian kingdom, and says: Jer.46:14. Stop and prepare for the sword to devour yew is yours. The Syriac interpreter of the word: your yew translated: “the surroundings are for you” 21, and this means the same as the yew, because it is a plant that climbs around the trees growing near it. Why did the Prophet figuratively call those who helped the Egyptians this way, foreshadowing their defeat and flight. (Jer.46:15). Because “Apis, your chosen calf, fled and did not abide.” Apis calls the chosen calf; and this was the ox that the Egyptians fattened and worshiped. Therefore, the prophetic word explains the reason for the defeat: because, idolizing the calf and pinning their hope on it, they did not receive help. “For the Lord has destroyed it,” that is, the calf: He has crushed both the one who acted in it and the one who deceived people. Jeremiah 46:16. And your multitude grew weak and fell. He understands the fear that attacked them; why they urged each other to flee, fearing enemies and their assistants; for they said to each other: “Let us arise and return to our people and to the land of our birth from the face of the Hellenic sword.” It is likely that some of the Greeks were in the army with the king of Babylon. And I think that the Prophet also predicts the rule of the Macedonians; because Alexander, having destroyed the kingdom of Egypt, forced the Egyptians to be slaves to the Macedonians. Jer.46:17. Name Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, Saonevir Emoid. The Syriac interpreter translated it as follows: name his name, the one who causes confusion and adds time; because in ancient times the kingdom of Egypt was strong, it disturbed neighboring nations, and it turned the prosperity of many into misfortune. Jer.46:18. I live Az, says Lord God, King of hosts "His name". The Prophet showed us together both eternity and the power of God. “For as Tabor is on the mountains, and as Carmel is in the sea,” so “he will come,” that is, do not doubt; because, as is undoubtedly recognized by everyone, Tabor is a mountain, and Carmel is close to the sea; so it is also certain that this prophecy is true. Jer.46:19. The living woman of Egypt shall make for herself vessels of captivity, that is, be prepared to be captured. He also speaks of the desolation of the royal city; for Memphis was the royal city at that time, and we know this from the God-wise Isaiah, who says: “The princes of Tanes have become poor, and the princes of Memphithia have been exalted” (Is. 19:13). kind "decorated Egypt". The Prophet expressed that the Egyptians lived according to their own will, did not experience the yoke, and lived in luxury. And denouncing their great powerlessness, he makes it known that they were unable to resist the invasion of a very small number of enemies. For this is what the words mean: “The destruction of midnight will come upon her,” (Jer. 46:21) “and his mercenaries are in the midst of him, like fat bulls.” The Prophet depicted the helplessness of the helpers; because a fatted calf does not cultivate the land, but itself serves as food for others; He also speaks about their flight; for it is said: “I turned and ran together: and I couldn’t help it.” Adds a reason. “For the day of destruction has come upon them, and the time of their vengeance”; because they had to be punished for their wickedness. And this Prophet teaches that the Lord, guided by long-suffering, subsequently imposes punishment. Jer.46:22. The voice is like a screaming serpent. He who suffers failures tends to sigh, whistle, and, weakened in spirit, breathe hotly. “They’ll walk on the sand as gently as possible.” The Prophet expressed their unsteadiness; because the Lord also likened the one who listens to His word and does not fulfill it, like a deformed man who made a church on a dog (Matthew 7:26). “They will come at him with axes.” (Jer.46:23). “Like the ancients cut.” Then he continues imperatively: cut through “his forest, says the Lord God;” because God will not be appeased; “like having multiplied more than springs.” This is expressed by many residents. “And they have no number.” Egypt likens a forest and its enemies to those who cut down the forest. Jer.46:24. The daughter of Egypt was put to shame, and was given in the hand of the people at midnight. (Jer.46:25). “Speech the Lord” of the forces “God of Israel”. This was predicted by the Prophet to the Jews who had gone to Egypt, when he hid the stones before the gates of the royal house (Jer. 43:9). “Behold, Az” I will punish “Her son Ammon.” The Egyptians call Ammon Diya, from which the country is named Ammon; a great church was built for him. He calls Ammon the son of Egypt, as deified by him; because Ammon was an idol made by hands. Therefore, God threatens that he will betray the idol of Ammon, as well as their other gods, to the Babylonians. For this is what the words mean: “And against Pharaoh, and against Egypt, and against his gods, and against his kings, and against Pharaoh, and against those who trust,” that is, the enemies will overcome everything, the king, and the princes, and the idols, and those who came to the rescue. However, Egypt, betrayed to the king of Babylon, will again acquire its former dominion. For the Prophet says: Jer.46:26. He will live according to this in the “world,” “as also is first, saith the Lord.” After this, he predicts joyful things for Israel, foretells their return from Babylon, and also predicts the death of the Babylonians. For he says: (Jer.46:28). And you, “do not be afraid, My servant Jacob, says the Lord, for I am with you: for I will bring about the end of all nations, having cast out thee in the world; I will impose a healing punishment on you; for this is what the words mean: “I will punish you with judgment” and will not leave you unpunished; “for” is the meaning of the words: “even if I blame you, I will not blame you.” This is how it reads in the Slavic translation.