Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “As surely as I live,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD Almighty, “one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains, like Carmel by the sea. New Living Translation “As surely as I live,” says the King, whose name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “one is coming against Egypt who is as tall as Mount Tabor, or as Mount Carmel by the sea! English Standard Version “As I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea, shall one come. Berean Standard Bible As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. King James Bible As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. New King James Version “As I live,” says the King, Whose name is the LORD of hosts, “Surely as Tabor is among the mountains And as Carmel by the sea, so he shall come. New American Standard Bible “As I live,” declares the King, Whose name is the LORD of armies, “One certainly shall come who is like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea. NASB 1995 “As I live,” declares the King Whose name is the LORD of hosts, “Surely one shall come who looms up like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea. NASB 1977 “As I live,” declares the King Whose name is the LORD of hosts, “Surely one shall come who looms up like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea. Legacy Standard Bible As I live,” declares the King Whose name is Yahweh of hosts, “Surely one shall come who looms up like Tabor among the mountains, Or like Carmel by the sea. Amplified Bible “As I live,” says the King, Whose name is the LORD of hosts, “Surely like Tabor among the mountains Or like Carmel by the sea, So shall he [the great king of Babylon] come. Christian Standard Bible As I live — this is the King’s declaration; the LORD of Armies is his name — the king of Babylon will come like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. Holman Christian Standard Bible As I live— this is the King’s declaration; Yahweh of Hosts is His name. He will come like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. American Standard Version As I live, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts, surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. Contemporary English Version Egypt, I am the true king, the LORD All-Powerful, and as surely as I live, those enemies who attack will tower over you like Mount Tabor among the hills or Mount Carmel by the sea. English Revised Version As I live, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. GOD'S WORD® Translation "As I live," declares the king, whose name is the LORD of Armies, "someone who is like Mount Tabor among the mountains will come. Someone who is like Mount Carmel by the sea will come. Good News Translation I, the LORD Almighty, am king. I am the living God. As Mount Tabor towers above the mountains and Mount Carmel stands high above the sea, so will be the strength of the one who attacks you. International Standard Version As certainly as I'm alive and living," declares the King, whose name is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "Indeed, one will come like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. Majority Standard Bible As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. NET Bible I the King, whose name is the LORD who rules over all, swear this: I swear as surely as I live that a conqueror is coming. He will be as imposing as Mount Tabor is among the mountains, as Mount Carmel is against the backdrop of the sea. New Heart English Bible "As I live," says the King, "whose name is the LORD of hosts, surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. Webster's Bible Translation As I live, saith the king, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. World English Bible “As I live,” says the King, whose name is Yahweh of Armies, “surely like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea, so he will come. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[As] I live—an affirmation of the King, "" YHWH of Hosts [is] His Name, "" Surely as Tabor [is] among mountains, "" And as Carmel by the sea—he comes in, Young's Literal Translation I live -- an affirmation of the King, Jehovah of Hosts is His name, Surely as Tabor is among mountains, And as Carmel by the sea -- he cometh in, Smith's Literal Translation I live, says the King, Jehovah of armies his name, For as Tabor in the mountains, and as Carmel in the sea, he shall come. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs I live, (saith the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts,) as Thabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. Catholic Public Domain Version As I live, says the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts, just as Tabor is among the mountains, and just as Carmel is beside the sea, so will he come. New American Bible As I live, says the King whose name is LORD of hosts, Like Tabor above mountains, like Carmel above the sea, he comes. New Revised Standard Version As I live, says the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, one is coming like Tabor among the mountains, and like Carmel by the sea. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs I live, says the LORD, whose name is the King of hosts, surely Pharaoh shall fall like a mountain slide, and like Carmel when it slides into the sea. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I am Living, says LORD JEHOVAH, King of Hosts, his name, but Pharaoh shall fall as the breaking of a mountain and as Karmela within the sea OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As I live, saith the King, Whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely like Tabor among the mountains, And like Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. Brenton Septuagint Translation As I live, saith the Lord God, he shall come as Itabyrion among the mountains, and as Carmel that is on the sea. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Egypt…17There they will cry out: ‘Pharaoh king of Egypt was all noise; he has let the appointed time pass him by.’ 18As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. 19Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited.… Cross References Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 14:13-15 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Ezekiel 31:10-14 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height, / I delivered it into the hand of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with it according to its wickedness. I have banished it. / Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it. ... Isaiah 2:12 For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Isaiah 10:33-34 Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. Isaiah 13:6-13 Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. ... Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. Ezekiel 30:10-12 This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. / I will make the streams dry up and sell the land to the wicked. By the hands of foreigners I will bring desolation upon the land and everything in it. I, the LORD, have spoken. Ezekiel 32:11-12 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! / I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” Zephaniah 2:11 The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place. Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. Malachi 1:14 “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. Treasury of Scripture As I live, said the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts, Surely as Tabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come. saith Jeremiah 10:10 Jeremiah 44:26 Jeremiah 48:15 Tabor Joshua 19:22 Judges 4:6 Psalm 89:12 Carmel 1 Kings 18:42,43 Jump to Previous Affirmation Almighty Armies Carmel Declares Hosts Live Mountains Sea Surely TaborJump to Next Affirmation Almighty Armies Carmel Declares Hosts Live Mountains Sea Surely TaborJeremiah 46 1. Jeremiah prophesies the overthrow of Pharaoh's army at Euphrates13. and the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar 27. He comforts Jacob in his chastisement As surely as I live This phrase is a divine oath, emphasizing the certainty and unchangeable nature of God's promises. In Hebrew, the phrase is "חי־אני" (chai ani), which translates to "I live." It underscores God's eternal existence and His active involvement in the affairs of the world. This assurance is a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, providing comfort and confidence to believers that His words are true and will come to pass. declares the King whose name is the LORD of Hosts surely one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains like Carmel by the sea Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His authority and ability to fulfill His promises and judgments. 2. Jeremiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the nations, including prophecies of judgment and restoration. He served during a tumultuous period in Judah's history. 3. Tabor A prominent mountain in northern Israel, known for its height and distinct shape. It symbolizes strength and prominence. 4. Carmel A coastal mountain range in Israel, known for its beauty and fertility. It represents majesty and stability. 5. Egypt The nation facing judgment in this chapter. God declares His sovereignty over Egypt and foretells its defeat. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe LORD of Hosts is the ultimate authority over all nations. His declarations are certain and will come to pass. Symbolism of Mountains Tabor and Carmel symbolize strength and stability. In our lives, we should seek to be rooted in God's strength, standing firm in faith amidst challenges. Certainty of God's Promises Just as God declared judgment on Egypt, His promises of both judgment and salvation are sure. We can trust in His word and His timing. God's Majesty and Power Recognizing God's majesty should lead us to worship and reverence. He is the King above all kings, deserving of our highest praise. Call to Repentance Understanding God's power and judgment should lead us to examine our lives, repent of sin, and align ourselves with His will.(18) Surely as Tabor is among the mountains . . .--Nebuchadnezzar in his high-towering greatness is compared to two of the most conspicuous mountains of Palestine, Tabor rising in solitary greatness 1,350 feet above the plain, Carmel 1,805 feet above the sea. So, in Jeremiah 22:6, the king of Judah is compared to "Gilead and the head of Lebanon."Verse 18. - The threat implied in ver. 17 is set forth more fully; he who speaks is a very different "king" from the fallen Pharaoh. As Tabor is among the mountains. The sense is deformed by the insertion of "is." The King of Babylon is compared to "Tabor among the mountains and Carmel by the sea." Mount Tabor is a most prominent object, owing to the wide extent of the plain of Esdraelon, in which it is situated; and a similar remark applies to Mount Carmel. The view of Tabor differs considerably according to the point from which it is taken; but "its true figure is an elongated oval" (Thomson). Carmel, so called from the rich orchards and vineyards with which it was anciently adorned, is not lofty (being only about six hundred feet above the sea), but the form in which it breaks off towards the sea has a beauty of its own. It is now deprived of its rich forest and garden culture, but is still described as "a glorious mountain." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As surely as Iאָ֙נִי֙ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I live, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the King, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king whose name שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name is the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign will come one יָבֽוֹא׃ (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go like Tabor כְּתָב֣וֹר (kə·ṯā·ḇō·wr) Preposition-k | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8396: Tabor -- a mountain Southwest of the Sea of Galilee among the mountains בֶּֽהָרִ֔ים (be·hā·rîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and like Carmel וּכְכַרְמֶ֖ל (ū·ḵə·ḵar·mel) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3760: Carmel -- a mountain promontory on the Mediterranean, also a city near Hebron by the sea. בַּיָּ֥ם (bay·yām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin Links Jeremiah 46:18 NIVJeremiah 46:18 NLT Jeremiah 46:18 ESV Jeremiah 46:18 NASB Jeremiah 46:18 KJV Jeremiah 46:18 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 46:18 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 46:18 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 46:18 French Bible Jeremiah 46:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 46:18 As I live says the King whose (Jer.) |