Jeremiah 44:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will hand the Egyptian Pharaoh to his enemies, just as He did with Judah's king to Babylon.
The Context of Jeremiah 44:30
Egypt's king will also fall to his enemies, just as Judah's did.
What Does Jeremiah 44:30 Mean?
The final word extends God's judgment beyond the Jewish exiles to Egypt's ruler himself. Pharaohophra (Apries) will be delivered to his enemies and those seeking his death. This parallels what happened to Zedekiah, Judah's king, who was captured by Nebuchadrezzar. The comparison shows that no king—not Zedekiah of Judah, not Pharaohophra of Egypt—can resist when God brings judgment.
This demonstrates that the exiles' hope to survive by relying on Egypt's power is vain. Egypt's king himself will fall. The very country they have fled to for safety is under God's judgment. The exiles have not escaped to a secure refuge but to a nation about to experience its own catastrophe. Their trust in Egypt's strength offers no protection.
Jeremiah 44:30 in the Original Language
nagid (נָגִיד), 'give into the hand' — to deliver or hand over into someone's power, emphasizing God's direct role in determining who controls whom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 44:30
What does Jeremiah 44:30 mean?
God will hand the Egyptian Pharaoh to his enemies, just as He did with Judah's king to Babylon.
What is the context of Jeremiah 44:30?
Egypt's king will also fall to his enemies, just as Judah's did.