Jeremiah 44:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.”
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Read Full Chapter →God swears that the exiles will never again invoke His name alive in Egypt.
The Context of Jeremiah 44:26
God swears none of them will live to invoke His name in Egypt.
What Does Jeremiah 44:26 Mean?
God makes a solemn oath 'by my great name'—the most binding form of commitment. The promise is that His name will not be invoked alive by the exiles: 'no man of Judah in all the land of Egypt... saying, The Lord GOD liveth.' This is not a curse preventing them from speaking—it is a judgment that none of them will survive to make living testimony of God in Egypt.
This stands in stark contrast to their hope to continue living in Egypt while practicing their idolatry. God is declaring that this will not happen. They will not be alive to invoke His name, to worship Him, or even to remember Him in Egypt. The judgment is total and final.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 44:26
What does Jeremiah 44:26 mean?
God swears that the exiles will never again invoke His name alive in Egypt.
What is the context of Jeremiah 44:26?
God swears none of them will live to invoke His name in Egypt.