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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 46:15

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Translate it: “Why is thy mighty one cast down? He stood not, because Yahweh thrust him down.” The “mighty one” is explained by the Septuagint to be the bull Apis. Thus: (1) the chief deity of Egypt Jeremiah 46:15; (2) the army of mercenaries Jeremiah 46:16; (3) the king, Pharaoh Jeremiah 46:17, are the three upon whom the Egyptians trusted. return to 'Top of Page'
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