Jeremiah 43:12

KJV

And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.

— Jeremiah 43:12, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 43 connects to 10 cross-references. Despite the clear word from God, Johanan and the commanders declare Jeremiah is lying, accuse Baruch of inciting him, and lead the entire community to Egypt against God's command. Jeremiah buries stones at the entrance to Pharaoh's house at Tahpanhes …

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Other Translations

ASV

And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captive: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.

YLT

And I have kindled a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt, and it hath burned them, and he hath taken them captive, and covered himself with the land of Egypt, as cover himself doth the shepherd with his garment, and he hath gone forth thence in peace;

BBE

And he will put a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and they will be burned by him: and he will make Egypt clean as a keeper of sheep makes clean his clothing; and he will go out from there in peace.

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