Jeremiah 42:17 Meaning and Explanation
“So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All who flee to Egypt will perish; none will escape the consequences.
The Context of Jeremiah 42:17
All who flee to Egypt will perish without escape.
What Does Jeremiah 42:17 Mean?
God extends His warning beyond the leaders to 'all the men' who choose Egypt. This is a universal judgment: the entire community of refugees will face the same fate—death by 'sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.' The three-fold repetition emphasizes the completeness of the disaster. There is no survival strategy, no refuge, no escape.
The phrase 'none of them shall remain or escape' is absolute finality. Grammatically and theologically, escape is impossible. God has decreed the outcome of disobedience with certainty. The evil that comes upon them is 'that I will bring upon them'—it originates from God's judgment. This is not random misfortune but the consequence of rejecting God's mercy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 42:17
What does Jeremiah 42:17 mean?
All who flee to Egypt will perish; none will escape the consequences.
What is the context of Jeremiah 42:17?
All who flee to Egypt will perish without escape.