Jeremiah 47 articulates the impending destruction of the Philistines by an 'overflowing flood' from the north. It depicts the terror of Gaza and Ashkelon as they face an inescapable judgment that silences their ancient cities.
v1-4: The Northern Flood and the Fall of Tyre/Sidon
Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl.
At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children for feebleness of hands;
Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.
How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
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The rhetorical question 'How can it (the sword) be quiet?' reveals that God's judgments are not random but commissioned actions that must be completed. The 'Word Secret' is Qereach, meaning 'baldness,' referring to the Philistine custom of shaving the head in extreme mourning and shame. Discover the riches with jeremiah 47 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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