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They are terrified, they are retreating, their warriors are defeated. They flee in haste without looking back, and there is terror on every side,&#8221 declares the LORD. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/46.htm">New Living Translation</a> But what do I see? The Egyptian army flees in terror. The bravest of its fighting men run without a backward glance. They are terrorized at every turn,” says the LORD. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/46.htm">English Standard Version</a> Why have I seen it? They are dismayed and have turned backward. Their warriors are beaten down and have fled in haste; they look not back— terror on every side! declares the LORD. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/46.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/46.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: for fear was round about, saith the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/46.htm">New King James Version</a> Why have I seen them dismayed and turned back? Their mighty ones are beaten down; They have speedily fled, And did not look back, For fear was all around,” says the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Why have I seen it? They are terrified, They are retreating, And their warriors are defeated And have taken refuge in flight, Without facing back. Terror is on every side!” Declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/46.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Why have I seen it? They are terrified, They are drawing back, And their mighty men are defeated And have taken refuge in flight, Without facing back; Terror is on every side!&#8221 Declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Why have I seen it? They are terrified, They are drawing back, And their mighty men are defeated And have taken refuge in flight, Without facing back; Terror is on every side!” Declares the LORD. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Why have I seen it? They are shattered; They are drawing back, And their mighty men are crushed And have fled to refuge, Without facing back; Terror is on every side!” Declares Yahweh. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Why have I seen it? They are terrified And have turned back, And their warriors are beaten down. They take flight in haste Without looking back; Terror is on every side!” Says the LORD. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Why have I seen this? They are terrified, they are retreating, their warriors are crushed, they flee headlong, they never look back, terror is on every side! This is the LORD’s declaration. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Why have I seen this? They are terrified, they are retreating, their warriors are crushed, they flee headlong, they never look back, terror is on every side! This is the LORD&#8217s declaration. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/46.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore have I seen it? they are dismayed and are turned backward; and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: terror is on every side, saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/46.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I can see the battle now--you are defeated and running away, never once looking back. Terror is all around. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/46.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore have I seen it? they are dismayed and are turned backward; and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: terror is on every side, saith the LORD. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "What do I see in them? They are terrified. They are retreating. Their warriors are defeated. They flee without looking back. Terror is all around them," declares the LORD. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/46.htm">Good News Translation</a> "But what do I see?" asks the LORD. "They are turning back in terror. Their soldiers are beaten back; overcome with fear, they run as fast as they can and do not look back. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/46.htm">International Standard Version</a> Why am I seeing this? They're terrified, they have turned back. Their warriors are crushed, and they take flight. They don't look back. Terror is on every side," declares the LORD. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!? declares the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/46.htm">NET Bible</a> What do I see?" says the LORD. "The soldiers are terrified. They are retreating. They have been defeated. They are overcome with terror; they desert quickly without looking back. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Why have I seen it? They are dismayed and are turned backward; and their mighty ones are beaten down, and have fled in haste, and do not look back: terror is on every side," says the LORD. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Why have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and have fled apace, and look not back: for fear was on all sides, saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/46.htm">World English Bible</a> Why have I seen it? They are dismayed and are turned backward. Their mighty ones are beaten down, have fled in haste, and don’t look back. Terror is on every side,” says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Why have I seen them dismayed [and] turned backward? And their mighty ones are beaten down, "" And they have fled [to] a refuge, "" And did not turn their face, "" Fear [is] all around—a declaration of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore have I seen them dismayed -- They are turned backward, And their mighty ones are beaten down, And to a refuge they have fled, and not turned the face? Fear is round about -- an affirmation of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore did I see them terrified, drawing back behind? and their strong ones shall be broken, and they fled a flight, and they turned not: fear being round about, says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> What then? I have seen them dismayed, and turning their backs, their valiant ones slain: they fled apace, and they looked not back: terror was round about, saith the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And what is next? I have seen them terrified, and turning their backs, their strong ones cut down. They have fled in disorder and have not looked back. Terror on every side, says the Lord. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/46.htm">New American Bible</a> What do I see? Are they panicking, falling apart? Their warriors are hammered back, They flee headlong never making a stand. Terror on every side— oracle of the LORD! <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Why do I see them terrified? They have fallen back; their warriors are beaten down, and have fled in haste. They do not look back— terror is all around! says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because I have seen them defeated and retreating, and their mighty men are beaten down and are fled apace, and they look not back: for they were surrounded, says the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because I have seen that they are defeated and are turning their back, and their mighty men are beaten and have fled, and they have not returned, because of those who were surrounding them from their surroundings, says LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Wherefore do I see them dismayed and turned backward? And their mighty ones are beaten down, And they are fled apace, and look not back; Terror is on every side, saith the LORD. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Why do they fear, and turn back? even because their mighty men shall be slain: they have utterly fled, and being hemmed in they have not rallied, saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=13797" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/46.htm">The Judgment on Egypt</a> …4Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! 5<a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: mad·dū·a‘ (Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">am I seeing this?</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/2844.htm" title="2844: ḥat·tîm (Adj-mp) -- Crushed, afraid, terror. From chathath; concretely, crushed; also afraid; abstractly, terror.">are terrified,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5472.htm" title="5472: nə·sō·ḡîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To move away, backslide. A primitive root; properly, to flinch, i.e. to go back, literally or figuratively.">they are retreating;</a> <a href="/hebrew/268.htm" title="268: ’ā·ḥō·wr (N-ms) -- The hind side, back part. Or achor; from Achiyra'; the hinder part; hence behind, backward; also the West."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: wə·ḡib·bō·w·rê·hem (Conj-w:: Adj-mpc:: 3mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">their warriors</a> <a href="/hebrew/3807.htm" title="3807: yuk·kat·tū (V-Hofal-Imperf-3mp) -- To beat, crush by beating. A primitive root; to bruise or violently strike.">are defeated,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4498.htm" title="4498: ū·mā·nō·ws (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Flight, place of escape or refuge. From nuwc; a retreat; abstractly, a fleeing.">they flee</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nā·sū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">in haste</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: hip̄·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">looking back;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4032.htm" title="4032: mā·ḡō·wr (N-ms) -- Fear, terror. Or maguwr; from guwr in the sense of fearing; a fright.">terror</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: mis·sā·ḇîḇ (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">is on every side!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 6“The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Isaiah 19:16</a> In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. <a href="/nahum/2-8.htm">Nahum 2:8-10</a> Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back. / “Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing. / She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale! <a href="/ezekiel/30-9.htm">Ezekiel 30:9</a> On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming. <a href="/isaiah/13-7.htm">Isaiah 13:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Isaiah 21:3-4</a> Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see. / My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror. <a href="/isaiah/22-4.htm">Isaiah 22:4-5</a> Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” / For the Lord GOD of Hosts has set a day of tumult and trampling and confusion in the Valley of Vision—of breaking down the walls and crying to the mountains. <a href="/ezekiel/32-9.htm">Ezekiel 32:9-10</a> ‘I will trouble the hearts of many peoples, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, in countries you do not know. / I will cause many peoples to be appalled over you, and their kings will shudder in horror because of you when I brandish My sword before them. On the day of your downfall each of them will tremble every moment for his life.’ <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14-16</a> The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. <a href="/joel/2-6.htm">Joel 2:6</a> Nations writhe in horror before them; every face turns pale. <a href="/amos/2-16.htm">Amos 2:16</a> Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29-30</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25-26</a> There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15-17</a> Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” <a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Revelation 18:9-10</a> Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">Mark 13:24-26</a> But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; / the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why have I seen them dismayed and turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: for fear was round about, said the LORD.and their<a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15</a> And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;beaten down [heb] fled a flight<a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Jeremiah 46:15</a> Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.<a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Genesis 19:17</a> And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.<a href="/2_kings/7-6.htm">2 Kings 7:6,7</a> For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us… fear<a href="/jeremiah/6-25.htm">Jeremiah 6:25</a> Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.<a href="/jeremiah/20-3.htm">Jeremiah 20:3,4,10</a> And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib… <a href="/jeremiah/49-29.htm">Jeremiah 49:29</a> Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Apace</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-6.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-10.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-10.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-18.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-13.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-10.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-15.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-35.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-12.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Look</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-25.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-11.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-35.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-9.htm">Side</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-8.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-4.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-21.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-11.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-7.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/48-16.htm">Apace</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-8.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/micah/1-7.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-18.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-27.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-4.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-27.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Look</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/joel/3-16.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-28.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-32.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-39.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-21.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 46</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/46-1.htm">Jeremiah prophesies the overthrow of Pharaoh's army at Euphrates</a> 13. <a href="/jeremiah/46-13.htm">and the conquest of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar</a> 27. <a href="/jeremiah/46-27.htm">He comforts Jacob in his chastisement</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/46.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/46.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Why am I seeing this? This phrase reflects a moment of divine revelation and insight. The prophet Jeremiah is given a vision of the chaos and defeat of Egypt's army. It suggests a sense of bewilderment and urgency, as if witnessing something unexpected or shocking. This rhetorical question emphasizes the suddenness and severity of the situation, drawing attention to the unfolding events as part of God's sovereign plan.They are terrified, The fear described here is profound and overwhelming. In the context of ancient warfare, terror often preceded defeat, as morale was crucial for victory. This fear is indicative of the psychological warfare that God uses against Egypt, fulfilling His judgment. The terror can be seen as a divine intervention, where God instills fear to accomplish His purposes, similar to how He caused confusion among Israel's enemies in other biblical accounts (e.g., <a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Judges 7:22</a>).they are retreating; The retreat signifies a breakdown in the military strategy and confidence of Egypt's forces. Historically, Egypt was a powerful nation, often seen as invincible. This retreat marks a significant turning point, highlighting the vulnerability of even the mightiest nations when they oppose God's will. It echoes the theme of divine retribution and the futility of relying on human strength against God's decrees.their warriors are defeated, The defeat of the warriors underscores the totality of Egypt's downfall. In ancient cultures, warriors were esteemed for their strength and bravery. Their defeat symbolizes the collapse of Egypt's military might and the failure of its gods and idols to protect them. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative where God consistently demonstrates His power over the nations and their false deities (e.g., <a href="/exodus/12-12.htm">Exodus 12:12</a>).they flee in haste without looking back; This imagery of fleeing without looking back conveys panic and disorder. It suggests a complete rout, where the soldiers are so consumed by fear that they abandon all sense of duty and honor. This mirrors the flight of Lot's wife in <a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Genesis 19:26</a>, where looking back signifies attachment to the past and disobedience. Here, it emphasizes the irreversible nature of God's judgment on Egypt.terror is on every side!” The phrase "terror is on every side" is a recurring motif in Jeremiah, often used to describe the inescapable nature of God's judgment (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/6-25.htm">Jeremiah 6:25, 20</a>:3). It paints a picture of total encirclement by fear, leaving no avenue for escape. This comprehensive terror serves as a warning to all nations that oppose God, illustrating the completeness of His justice.declares the LORD. The declaration by the LORD affirms the divine authority and certainty of the prophecy. It is not merely a human prediction but a statement from God Himself, ensuring its fulfillment. This underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and His active role in the affairs of nations. The phrase also serves as a reminder of the prophetic office, where the prophet speaks not on his own behalf but as a mouthpiece for God, reinforcing the trustworthiness and seriousness of the message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment of God upon Judah and the surrounding nations. 2. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The nation being addressed in this prophecy. Egypt was a powerful kingdom in the ancient world, often in conflict with Israel and Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. 4. <a href="/topical/w/warriors.htm">Warriors</a> The Egyptian soldiers who are described as being terrified and defeated in battle. 5. <a href="/topical/t/terror_on_every_side.htm">Terror on Every Side</a> A phrase indicating the overwhelming fear and panic that has gripped the Egyptian forces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> God is in control of all nations and their destinies. No matter how powerful a nation may seem, it is subject to God's will and judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_strength.htm">The Futility of Human Strength</a> Human strength and military might are ultimately futile without God's favor. True security comes from reliance on God, not on earthly power. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_divine_judgment.htm">The Reality of Divine Judgment</a> God's judgment is real and inevitable for those who oppose His will. This serves as a warning to live in obedience to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Nations and individuals alike are called to repentance. Ignoring God's warnings leads to downfall and destruction. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a> Just as God delivered Israel from Egypt, He is able to deliver His people from any situation. Trust in His power and timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 46</a> <a href="/q/what_is_enduring_hardship_for_christ.htm">What does it mean to endure hardship for Christ?</a> <a href="/q/does_jer._4_29_align_with_ancient_tactics.htm">Jeremiah 4:29: Could the swift flight at the sound of horsemen and archers fit with known military tactics or records from that era?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rev_9_1-21_judgments_fit_god's_mercy.htm">How do these terrifying judgments (Revelation 9:1-21) align with the broader biblical portrayal of a just and merciful God?</a> <a href="/q/was_child_sacrifice_widespread_in_israel.htm">Isaiah 57:5: Is there credible archaeological evidence that child sacrifice was widespread among Israelites, or is this an exaggerated polemic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Wherefore have I seen them dismayed . . .?--The prophet speaks as seeing already in his mind's eye the confusion of the defeated army, with no way to escape, driven back on the Euphrates. In the "fear round about" (Magor-missabib) we have one of his characteristic formulae (<a href="/jeremiah/6-25.htm" title="Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.">Jeremiah 6:25</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/20-3.htm" title="And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah to him, The LORD has not called your name Pashur, but Magormissabib.">Jeremiah 20:3</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm" title="For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.">Jeremiah 20:10</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/49-29.htm" title="Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry to them, Fear is on every side.">Jeremiah 49:29</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - That so well equipped an army should flee seems incredible. Hence the astonished question, Wherefore have I seen, etc.? literally, Why do I see (that) they (are) dismayed, turning back? And look not back. With the object of rallying the scattered forces. For fear was round about. It is a pity that the Authorized Version has not kept one uniform rendering for this favourite expression of Jeremiah. In <a href="/jeremiah/6-25.htm">Jeremiah 6:25</a> (see note) it is translated, "fear is on every side" (Hebrew, magor missabib). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Why מַדּ֣וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> Why? for what reason? am I seeing this? רָאִ֗יתִי (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see They הֵ֣מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They are terrified, חַתִּים֮ (ḥat·tîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2844.htm">Strong's 2844: </a> Crushed, afraid, terror they are retreating, נְסֹגִ֣ים (nə·sō·ḡîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5472.htm">Strong's 5472: </a> To move away, backslide their warriors וְגִבּוֹרֵיהֶ֣ם (wə·ḡib·bō·w·rê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant are defeated, יֻכַּ֔תּוּ (yuk·kat·tū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3807.htm">Strong's 3807: </a> To bruise, violently strike they flee וּמָנ֥וֹס (ū·mā·nō·ws) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4498.htm">Strong's 4498: </a> Flight, place of escape or refuge in haste, נָ֖סוּ (nā·sū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away they never וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no look back, הִפְנ֑וּ (hip̄·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> To turn, to face, appear, look terror מָג֥וֹר (mā·ḡō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4032.htm">Strong's 4032: </a> Fear, terror is on every side! מִסָּבִ֖יב (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/46-5.htm">Jeremiah 46:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-5.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 46:5 Why have I seen it? 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