The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza. [1]

Other Translations of Jeremiah 47:1

New International Version

The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza:

English Standard Version

The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.

The Message

The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 God's Message to the prophet Jeremiah regarding the Philistines just before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.

New King James Version

The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.

New Living Translation

The Prophecy concerning the Philistines

471 This is the Lord 's message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 47:1

Chapter Contents

The calamities of the Philistines.

The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldean army shall overflow their land like a deluge. Those whom God will spoil, must be spoiled. For when the Lord intends to destroy the wicked, he will cut off every helper. So deplorable are the desolations of war, that the blessings of peace are most desirable. But we must submit to His appointments who ordains all in perfect wisdom and justice.