King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle [and] bend the bow.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Charge, horses! Full speed ahead, chariots! Let the warriors attack! - Kush and Put, bearing their shields, and the Ludim, strung bows in hand.
Berean Standard Bible:
Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth— Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.
American Standard Version:
Go up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men go forth: Cush and Put, that handle the shield; and the Ludim, that handle and bend the bow.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Come up{H5927}, ye horses{H5483}; and rage{H1984}, ye chariots{H7393}; and let the mighty men{H1368} come forth{H3318}; the Ethiopians{H3568} and the Libyans{H6316}, that handle{H8610} the shield{H4043}; and the Lydians{H3866}, that handle{H8610} and bend{H1869} the bow{H7198}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ezekiel 27:10
- They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
Isaiah 66:19
- And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, [to] Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, [to] Tubal, and Javan, [to] the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
Nahum 3:9
- Ethiopia and Egypt [were] her strength, and [it was] infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers.
1 Chronicles 1:11
- And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
Acts 2:10
- Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
Genesis 10:13
- And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
Nahum 2:3
- The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men [are] in scarlet: the chariots [shall be] with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 46:9
Jeremiah 46:9 is part of a larger prophetic oracle against the nations found in the book of Jeremiah, specifically concerning Egypt. The verse itself is a vivid summons for the military forces of various nations to ready themselves for battle. The historical context of this verse is set around the time of the Battle of Carchemish in 605 BCE, where the Babylonians, led by Nebuchadnezzar, defeated the Egyptians. This battle was significant as it marked the end of Egyptian power in the region and the rise of the Babylonian Empire.
The verse mentions three groups of warriors: the Ethiopians, known for their skill in handling shields; the Libyans, who were also renowned warriors; and the Lydians, expert archers. These forces were likely part of the Egyptian coalition or were seen as allies and mercenaries. The call to arms in Jeremiah 46:9 emphasizes the ferocity and preparedness of these troops, highlighting the impending conflict's gravity and the widespread mobilization of military might.
Thematically, this verse underscores the inevitability of divine judgment as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah. God, through Jeremiah, is orchestrating the events that will lead to the downfall of nations that have strayed from His will. The verse also reflects the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East, where alliances and military strength were critical for survival and dominance. Jeremiah's message serves as a warning of the consequences of pride and military overconfidence, as even the mightiest warriors and the most sophisticated weaponry cannot thwart the plans of God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H5483
There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּס
Transliteration: çûwç
Pronunciation: soos
Description: or סֻס; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight); crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare פָּרָשׁ. - Strong's Number: H1984
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָלַל
Transliteration: hâlal
Pronunciation: haw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. - Strong's Number: H7393
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֶכֶב
Transliteration: rekeb
Pronunciation: reh'-keb
Description: from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. - Strong's Number: H1368
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּבּוֹר
Transliteration: gibbôwr
Pronunciation: ghib-bore'
Description: or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H3568
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כּוּשׁ
Transliteration: Kûwsh
Pronunciation: koosh
Description: probably of foreign origin; Cush (or Ethiopia), the name of a son of Ham, and of his territory; also of an Israelite; Chush, Cush, Ethiopia. - Strong's Number: H6316
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פּוּט
Transliteration: Pûwṭ
Pronunciation: poot
Description: of foreign origin; Put, a son of Ham, also the name of his descendants or their region, and of a Persian tribe; Phut, Put. - Strong's Number: H8610
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּפַשׂ
Transliteration: tâphas
Pronunciation: taw-fas'
Description: a primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably; catch, handle, (lay, take) hold (on, over), stop, [idiom] surely, surprise, take. - Strong's Number: H4043
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָגֵן
Transliteration: mâgên
Pronunciation: maw-gane'
Description: also (in plural) feminine מְגִנָּה; from גָּנַן; a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile; [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. - Strong's Number: H3866
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לוּדִי
Transliteration: Lûwdîy
Pronunciation: loo-dee'
Description: or לוּדִיִּי; patrial from לוּד; a Ludite or inhabitants of Lud (only in plural); Ludim. Lydians. - Strong's Number: H1869
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּרַךְ
Transliteration: dârak
Pronunciation: daw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string abow (by treading on it in bending); archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. - Strong's Number: H7198
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶשֶׁת
Transliteration: qesheth
Pronunciation: keh'-sheth
Description: from קָשָׁה in the original sense (of קוֹשׁ) of bending; a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris; [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot).