Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Indeed, all who are determined to go to Egypt to settle there will die by the sword, famine and plague; not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring on them.’ New Living Translation That is the fate awaiting every one of you who insists on going to live in Egypt. Yes, you will die from war, famine, and disease. None of you will escape the disaster I will bring upon you there.’ English Standard Version All the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to live there shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. They shall have no remnant or survivor from the disaster that I will bring upon them. Berean Standard Bible So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’ Berean Literal Bible And will it come to pass with all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to dwell there, that they will die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, and will there be of them no survivor or escapee from the disaster that I am bringing upon them!’ King James Bible So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. New King James Version So shall it be with all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to dwell there. They shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. And none of them shall remain or escape from the disaster that I will bring upon them.’ New American Standard Bible So all the people who set their minds to go to Egypt to reside there will die by the sword, by famine, or by plague; and they will have no refugees or survivors from the disaster that I am going to bring on them.”’” NASB 1995 “So all the men who set their mind to go to Egypt to reside there will die by the sword, by famine and by pestilence; and they will have no survivors or refugees from the calamity that I am going to bring on them."’” NASB 1977 “So all the men who set their mind to go to Egypt to reside there will die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; and they will have no survivors or refugees from the calamity that I am going to bring on them.”’” Legacy Standard Bible So all the men who set their face to go to Egypt to sojourn there will die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; and they will have no survivors or any who escaped from the calamity that I am going to bring on them.”’” Amplified Bible So all the men who set their mind to go to Egypt to reside there [temporarily] will die by the sword, by famine and by virulent disease; none of them will remain or survive the disaster that I am going to bring on them.”’” Berean Annotated Bible So all who resolve to go to Egypt (land of bondage) to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them. Christian Standard Bible All who resolve to go to Egypt to stay there for a while will die by the sword, famine, and plague. They will have no survivor or fugitive from the disaster I will bring on them.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible All who resolve to go to Egypt to live there for a while will die by the sword, famine, and plague. They will have no one escape or survive from the disaster I will bring on them.’ American Standard Version So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there: they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. English Revised Version So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. GOD'S WORD® Translation So all the people who decide to go and live in Egypt will die in wars, famines, and plagues. No one will survive or escape the disasters I will bring on them. Good News Translation All the people who are determined to go and live in Egypt will die either in war or of starvation or disease. Not one of them will survive, not one will escape the disaster that I am going to bring on them.' International Standard Version All the people who are determined to go into Egypt to settle there will die by the sword, by famine, and by the plague. No one will survive the disaster that I'll bring on them." NET Bible All the people who are determined to go and settle in Egypt will die from war, starvation, or disease. No one will survive or escape the disaster I will bring on them.' New Heart English Bible So shall it be with all the men who set their faces to go into Egypt to live there: they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring on them.' Webster's Bible Translation So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’ World English Bible So will it be with all the men who set their faces to go into Egypt to live there. They will die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. None of them will remain or escape from the evil that I will bring on them.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus are all the men who have set their faces to enter Egypt to sojourn there; they die—by sword, by hunger, and by pestilence, and there is not a remnant and an escaped one to them, because of the calamity that I am bringing in on them; Berean Literal Bible And will it come to pass with all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to dwell there, that they will die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, and will there be of them no survivor or escapee from the disaster that I am bringing upon them!’ Young's Literal Translation 'Thus are all the men who have set their faces to enter Egypt to sojourn there; they die -- by sword, by hunger, and by pestilence, and there is not to them a remnant and an escaped one, because of the evil that I am bringing in upon them; Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to sojourn there shall die with the sword, and with famine, and with death: and there shall not be to them fleeing or escaping from the face of the evil which I bring upon them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt, to dwell there, shall die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence: none of them shall remain, nor escape from the face of the evil that I will bring upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the men, who have set their faces so that they may advance to Egypt in order to live there, will die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence. None of them will remain, nor will they escape from the face of the evil that I will bring over them. New American Bible All those determined to go to Egypt to live shall die by the sword, famine, and disease: not one shall survive or escape the evil that I am bringing upon them. New Revised Standard Version All the people who have determined to go to Egypt to settle there shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; they shall have no remnant or survivor from the disaster that I am bringing upon them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo shall it be with all the men who set their faces to enter into Egypt to live there; they shall die by sword, by famine, and by pestilence; and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the men who have set their faces to enter to Egypt to dwell there shall die by the sword and with starvation and with plague, and no survivor will be delivered from before the evil that I bring upon them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the men, and all the strangers who have set their face toward the land of Egypt to dwell there, shall be consumed by the sword, and by the famine: and there shall not one of them escape from the evils which I bring upon them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warning Against Going to Egypt…16then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. 17So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’ 18For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Just as My anger and wrath were poured out on the residents of Jerusalem, so will My wrath be poured out on you if you go to Egypt. You will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and disgrace, and you will never see this place again.’… Cross References So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there Jeremiah 43:4-7 So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. / Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, / the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. … Isaiah 30:1-3 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. will die by sword and famine and plague. Jeremiah 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” Jeremiah 24:10 And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’” Ezekiel 6:11-12 This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. / He who is far off will die by the plague, he who is near will fall by the sword, and he who remains will die by famine. So I will vent My fury upon them. Not one of them will survive or escape Jeremiah 44:12-14 And I will take away the remnant of Judah who have resolved to go to the land of Egypt to reside there; they will meet their end. They will all fall by the sword or be consumed by famine. From the least to the greatest, they will die by sword or famine; and they will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and reproach. / I will punish those who live in the land of Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, by sword and famine and plague, / so that none of the remnant of Judah who have gone to reside in Egypt will escape or survive to return to the land of Judah, where they long to return and live; for none will return except a few fugitives.” Amos 9:1-4 I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape. / Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. / Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. … Ezekiel 7:15-16 The sword is outside; plague and famine are within. Those in the country will die by the sword, and those in the city will be devoured by famine and plague. / The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity. the disaster I will bring upon them.’ Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. Jeremiah 18:11 Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’ Jeremiah 44:27-28 I am watching over them for harm and not for good, and every man of Judah who is in the land of Egypt will meet his end by sword or famine, until they are finished off. / Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs! Ezekiel 29:6-7 Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched. Ezekiel 30:6-8 For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD. / They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will lie among ruined cities. / Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered. 2 Kings 25:4-7 Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. … Treasury of Scripture So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring on them. it be with all the men. Jeremiah 42:22 Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn. Jeremiah 24:10 And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers. Jeremiah 44:14 So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return but such as shall escape. none Jeremiah 44:28 Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs. Jump to Previous Calamity Determined Die Disaster Egypt End Escape Evil Faces Famine Fate Fixed Food Indeed Live Mind Minds Pestilence Plague Refugees Remnant Reside Settle Short Sojourn Stopping Survive Survivor Survivors SwordJump to Next Calamity Determined Die Disaster Egypt End Escape Evil Faces Famine Fate Fixed Food Indeed Live Mind Minds Pestilence Plague Refugees Remnant Reside Settle Short Sojourn Stopping Survive Survivor Survivors SwordJeremiah 42 1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea; 13. and destruction in Egypt. 19. He reproves their hypocrisy. So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there This phrase addresses the remnant of Judah after the Babylonian conquest. Historically, Egypt was often seen as a place of refuge due to its relative stability and resources. However, God had warned the Israelites against seeking alliances with Egypt (Isaiah 30:1-3). The decision to go to Egypt reflects a lack of trust in God's promises and a return to old patterns of relying on foreign powers instead of God (Deuteronomy 17:16). will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. He warned them of the consequences of their disobedience. 2. The Remnant of Judah The group of Israelites left in Judah after the Babylonian exile, seeking guidance from Jeremiah about whether to flee to Egypt for safety. 3. Egypt A neighboring nation where the remnant of Judah considered fleeing to escape the Babylonian threat, symbolizing reliance on worldly powers rather than God. 4. Sword, Famine, and Plague The three forms of judgment God declared would follow those who disobeyed His command and went to Egypt, representing comprehensive divine retribution. 5. Babylonian Threat The geopolitical context of the time, with Babylon as the dominant power, which the people of Judah feared and sought to escape. Teaching Points Trust in God's GuidanceThe remnant's decision to seek refuge in Egypt reflects a lack of trust in God's protection. Believers are encouraged to seek and trust God's guidance, even when it seems counterintuitive. Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience to God's commands leads to dire consequences. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning our actions with God's will. Avoiding Worldly Reliance Egypt symbolizes reliance on worldly solutions rather than divine provision. Christians are called to place their trust in God rather than in worldly powers or solutions. The Certainty of God's Word God's pronouncements through Jeremiah were certain and came to pass. This underscores the reliability and authority of God's Word. Seeking God's Will in Uncertainty In times of uncertainty, like the remnant faced, believers should earnestly seek God's will and be willing to follow it, even when it challenges our understanding or desires. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 42:17?2. How does Jeremiah 42:17 warn against disobedience to God's guidance and commands? 3. What consequences does Jeremiah 42:17 describe for those who disobey God's instructions? 4. How can we apply the lessons of Jeremiah 42:17 to modern decision-making? 5. What other biblical examples show the dangers of ignoring God's warnings? 6. How can Jeremiah 42:17 encourage us to trust God's plans over our own? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 42:17 and its warning to the Israelites? 8. How does Jeremiah 42:17 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What theological implications does Jeremiah 42:17 have on divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 42? 11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 12. Jeremiah 42:14-16: Is there archaeological or external evidence supporting the fate of those who fled to Egypt, as described in these verses? 13. Where is the archaeological evidence that all exiles in Egypt faced the disastrous fate prophesied in Jeremiah 44:12-14? 14. Jeremiah 42:1-6: If the people truly sought God's guidance, why did they ignore it immediately after receiving Jeremiah's answer? What Does Jeremiah 42:17 Mean So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there“ ‘So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there…’ ” • The remnant left in Judah after Babylon’s invasion (Jeremiah 40–41) asked Jeremiah to seek God’s direction. He clearly told them, “Do not go to Egypt” (Jeremiah 42:19). • Choosing Egypt was an act of self-reliance and unbelief—“Woe to the rebellious children… who set out to go down to Egypt without consulting Me” (Isaiah 30:1-2). • God had earlier warned His people not to return to Egypt for safety or horses (Deuteronomy 17:16). Ignoring that command exposed a heart that would rather trust political alliances than the Lord’s covenant care. will die by the sword “…will die by the sword…” • The sword represents violent conquest. Babylon would eventually overrun Egypt as well (Jeremiah 46:13-14). • When Israel trusted foreign powers, God often turned those same powers against them (2 Kings 18:21; Jeremiah 37:5-10). • His promise is literal: if Judah flees, Babylon’s sword will still find them (Jeremiah 42:18). and famine “…and famine…” • Famine consistently follows siege and war (Leviticus 26:26; Jeremiah 24:10). • Seeking bread in Egypt recalls Abraham’s lapse in Genesis 12:10 and the later murmuring in Numbers 11:5. God wants His people to depend on Him in the land He assigns, not chase perceived economic security elsewhere. and plague “…and plague.” • Disease often accompanies war-torn, famine-stricken lands (Ezekiel 6:12; 14:19-21). • Plague is a divine tool of judgment that no fortified border can keep out (Psalm 91:3-6). Choosing Egypt would place them under the very curses God listed for covenant disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:21-22). Not one of them will survive or escape “ ‘Not one of them will survive or escape…’ ” • The warning is absolute, leaving no loopholes—just as earlier judgments were total for Jerusalem (Jeremiah 21:9-10). • Contrast with God’s promise of safety if they remained in Judah: “I will build you up and not tear you down” (Jeremiah 42:10-12). Obedience brings preservation; disobedience guarantees loss. the disaster I will bring upon them “…the disaster I will bring upon them.” • The source is unmistakably the Lord: “I will watch over them for harm and not for good” (Jeremiah 44:27). • God’s sovereignty means He can reach His people wherever they run (Amos 9:2-4). The real issue is spiritual allegiance, not geography. summary Jeremiah 42:17 declares that every Judean who stubbornly relocates to Egypt will meet death by sword, famine, and plague, with no survivors. The verse underscores that fleeing God’s will invites comprehensive judgment, while staying in the place of obedience secures His protection. (17) So shall it be with all the men . . .--The words possibly imply that others were taking the same course as those who had applied to Jeremiah. There was something like a "rush" from many nations--Moab, Edom, and others (Jeremiah 27:3)--of fugitives, looking to Egypt as their one hope of safety against the Chaldaeans, and joining with the Jews that had sought shelter in their respective territories (Jeremiah 40:11). We note in the prophet's warning the recurrence of the old familiar phrases, "by the sword, by the famine, by the pestilence" (Jeremiah 24:10; Ezekiel 6:11), of an "execration and an astonishment and a curse and a reproach" (Jeremiah 24:9; Jeremiah 26:6; Jeremiah 29:18). They would involve themselves by rejecting his counsels in all the worst evils that he had prophesied before. What had been addressed to the mixed multitude is emphatically repeated in Jeremiah 42:19 to the "remnant of Judah." . . .Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So allכָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that resolve שָׂ֨מוּ (śā·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set to go לָב֤וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Egypt מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa to reside there שָׁ֔ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither will וְיִֽהְי֣וּ (wə·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be die יָמ֕וּתוּ (yā·mū·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill by the sword, בַּחֶ֖רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword famine, בָּרָעָ֣ב (bā·rā·‘āḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and plague. וּבַדָּ֑בֶר (ū·ḇad·dā·ḇer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence Not one וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no of them will יִהְיֶ֤ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be survive שָׂרִ֣יד (śā·rîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8300: A survivor or escape וּפָלִ֔יט (ū·p̄ā·lîṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6412: Escaped one, fugitive the disaster הָֽרָעָ֔ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil I אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will bring מֵבִ֥יא (mê·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go upon them. עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Jeremiah 42:17 NIVJeremiah 42:17 NLT Jeremiah 42:17 ESV Jeremiah 42:17 NASB Jeremiah 42:17 KJV Jeremiah 42:17 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 42:17 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 42:17 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 42:17 French Bible Jeremiah 42:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 42:17 So shall it be with all (Jer.) |
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