Jeremiah 42:17-19
New International Version - UK
17 Indeed, all who are determined to go to Egypt to settle there will die by the sword, famine and plague; not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring on them.” 18 This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “As my anger and wrath have been poured out on those who lived in Jerusalem, so will my wrath be poured out on you when you go to Egypt. You will be a curse[a] and an object of horror, a curse[b] and an object of reproach; you will never see this place again.”
19 ‘Remnant of Judah, the Lord has told you, “Do not go to Egypt.” Be sure of this: I warn you today
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- Jeremiah 42:18 That is, your name will be used in cursing (see 29:22); or, others will see that you are cursed.
- Jeremiah 42:18 That is, your name will be used in cursing (see 29:22); or, others will see that you are cursed.
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