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Jeremiah 46:3 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Jeremiah 46:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 46 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.”
Jeremiah 46:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 46:3
Order ye the buckler and shield (עִרְכוּ מָגֵן וְצִנָּה)—The Hebrew imperative irkhu commands battle readiness. Magen (מָגֵן) designates the small round shield, tsinnah (צִנָּה) the large body shield. This begins a vivid, ironic taunt: God commands Egypt to prepare thoroughly for battle—only to demonstrate the futility of human military preparation against divine decree.Draw near to battle (וּגְשׁוּ לַמִּלְחָמָה)—The verb geshu means 'approach' or 'advance.' The poetic structure mimics a commander's urgent war cry, creating dramatic tension before the devastating reversal in v. 5-6. This rheto...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 46:3
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“you princes”
“and tread the mortar. Make the brick kiln strong.”
“to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Yahweh”
“He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition”
“you peoples”