Jeremiah 46:10

For this [is] the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.

For this is the day {H3117} of the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069} of hosts {H6635}, a day {H3117} of vengeance {H5360}, that he may avenge {H5358} him of his adversaries {H6862}: and the sword {H2719} shall devour {H398}, and it shall be satiate {H7646} and made drunk {H7301} with their blood {H1818}: for the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069} of hosts {H6635} hath a sacrifice {H2077} in the north {H6828} country {H776} by the river {H5104} Euphrates {H6578}.

For on that day Adonai ELOHEI-Tzva'ot will have a day of vengeance for avenging himself on his enemies. The sword will destroy, have its fill, be made drunk on their blood. Yes, Adonai ELOHEI-Tzva'ot decrees slaughter in the land to the north by the Euphrates River.

For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.

For that day is a day of the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour and be satiate, and shall drink its fill of their blood; for the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.

Context of Jeremiah 46:10

Jeremiah 46:10 is part of a larger section in the book of Jeremiah (chapters 46-51) containing prophecies against various foreign nations. This specific chapter focuses on God's judgment against Egypt, particularly foretelling the devastating defeat of Pharaoh Necho II's army by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. The historical event alluded to here is the pivotal Battle of Carchemish in 605 BC, which took place "in the north country by the river Euphrates." This battle marked the end of Egyptian dominance in the ancient Near East and the rise of the Babylonian Empire, directly impacting Judah's future.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment and Vengeance: The verse vividly portrays God's active role in history, executing judgment ("a day of vengeance") against nations that oppose His will or His people. It underscores that God is not passive but holds all powers accountable.
  • The Day of the Lord: This phrase, "the day of the Lord GOD of hosts," is a significant prophetic motif throughout Scripture, signifying a time of God's decisive intervention, often bringing judgment upon the wicked and deliverance for His people. Here, it is a day of wrath against Egypt.
  • God's Sovereignty Over Nations: Despite the human players (Egyptians, Babylonians), the ultimate orchestrator is "the Lord GOD of hosts." He uses nations as instruments to fulfill His purposes, demonstrating His sovereign control over nations and their destinies.
  • Metaphor of Sacrifice: The chilling imagery of the slain soldiers becoming a "sacrifice" to the Lord emphasizes the totality and severity of God's wrath. It's a gruesome but powerful metaphor indicating that the slaughter is a divinely ordained act, fulfilling God's justice.

Linguistic Insights

The title "the Lord GOD of hosts" (Hebrew: Adonai Elohim Sabaoth) is highly significant. Adonai means "Lord" or "Master," implying ownership and authority. Elohim is the general word for God, and Sabaoth means "hosts" or "armies." This title emphasizes God's supreme power as the commander of heavenly armies and all earthly forces, underscoring His ability to execute such a devastating judgment.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 46:10 serves as a powerful reminder of several timeless truths:

  • God's Justice is Unwavering: This verse affirms that God is just and will ultimately deal with all forms of rebellion, oppression, and injustice among nations and individuals. There is a day of reckoning.
  • Trust in God's Sovereignty: Even amidst chaotic global events, believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control. He uses all things, even geopolitical conflicts, to advance His ultimate purposes.
  • A Call to Humility and Repentance: The severe judgment on Egypt serves as a warning to all who might defy God. It encourages humility before the Almighty and emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life and nation with His righteous standards. This concept of divine vengeance is also seen in passages like Romans 12:19, where believers are told not to avenge themselves, but to leave room for God's wrath.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Deuteronomy 32:42

    I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; [and that] with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

  • Jeremiah 46:2

    Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaohnecho 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.

  • Joel 1:15

    Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD [is] at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.

  • Zephaniah 1:7

    ¶ Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD [is] at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.

  • Zephaniah 1:8

    And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.

  • Jeremiah 46:6

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

  • 2 Kings 24:7

    And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.

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