Jeremiah 46:14

Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 46:3, the same oracle begins with a call to prepare buckler and shield — this verse continues that battle preparation command.

In Jeremiah 46:4, the call continues with harnessing horses and taking stations — part of the same immediate battle summons.

In Jeremiah 46:10, the same oracle reveals this battle as the day of the Lord's vengeance — adding theological depth to the preparation call.

Jeremiah 46:2 Historical context

Jeremiah 46:2 introduces the oracle against Egypt at Carchemish, providing the historical setting for the proclamation here.

Jeremiah 43:9 Historical context

Jeremiah 43:9 mentions the same location Tahpanhes in Egypt, where Jeremiah buries stones as a sign of Nebuchadnezzar's coming.

Jeremiah 44:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 44:1 lists the same Egyptian cities (Migdol, Noph, Tahpanhes) as Jeremiah 46:14, showing the same setting.

Jeremiah 2:16 mentions Memphis and Tahpanhes as cities that shamed Israel — the same cities now facing judgment here.

Jeremiah 43:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 43:7 records Jews fleeing to Tahpanhes, the very city where judgment is proclaimed here, linking history to prophecy.

Jeremiah 6:1-5 similarly calls to prepare war against Jerusalem — the same formula is now applied to Egypt.

Jeremiah 12:12 Related theme

Jeremiah 12:12 also speaks of the sword of the Lord devouring the land — a similar image of divine judgment through sword.

Ezekiel 30:16-18 also pronounces judgment on Egypt, naming Memphis and Tahpanhes — the same cities called to stand ready here.

Joel 3:9-12 issues a similar prophetic summons to consecrate for war among the nations — echoing the call to battle here.

Exodus 14:2 Historical context

In Exodus 14:2, Migdol is a landmark during Israel's exodus — here it becomes the location where Egypt is called to prepare for battle.

Ezekiel 30:18 mentions Tahpanhes (Tehaphnehes) in judgment on Egypt, the same city in Jeremiah 46:14.

Ezekiel 30:13 mentions Memphis (Noph) in judgment on Egypt, the same city Jeremiah 46:14 commands to proclaim.

Ezekiel 29:10 also uses 'Migdol' in a judgment prophecy against Egypt, sharing the same geographic reference.

Isaiah 19:13 Related theme

Isaiah 19:13 names Noph (Memphis) as a city whose princes are deceived, linking to the same Egyptian city in this judgment oracle.