Jeremiah 47:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

He said: “Look! Waters are rising in the north and will rush like a river in flood. They will cover the land and everything on it, cities and the people who live there. People will call out for help; everyone on earth will cry bitterly.

Cross References

Jeremiah 46:20

Egypt is like a splendid cow, attacked by a stinging fly from the north.

Jeremiah 8:16

Our enemies are already in the city of Dan; we hear the snorting of their horses. The whole land trembles when their horses neigh. Our enemies have come to destroy our land and everything in it, our city and all its people.”

Jeremiah 1:14

He said to me, “Destruction will boil over from the north on all who live in this land,

Revelation 17:15

The angel also said to me, “The waters you saw, on which the prostitute sits, are nations, peoples, races, and languages.

Revelation 17:1

Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came to me and said, “Come, and I will show you how the famous prostitute is to be punished, that great city that is built near many rivers.

James 5:1

And now, you rich people, listen to me! Weep and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you!

1 Corinthians 10:28

But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat that food, for the sake of the one who told you and for conscience' sake—

1 Corinthians 10:26

For, as the scripture says, “The earth and everything in it belong to the Lord.”

Nahum 1:8

Like a great rushing flood he completely destroys his enemies; he sends to their death those who oppose him.

Daniel 11:22

Anyone who opposes him, even God's High Priest, will be swept away and wiped out.

Jeremiah 48:39

Moab has been shattered! Cry out! Moab has been disgraced. It is in ruins, and all the surrounding nations make fun of it. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Jeremiah 46:13

When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia came to attack Egypt, the Lord spoke to me. He said,

Isaiah 59:19

From east to west everyone will fear him and his great power. He will come like a rushing river, like a strong wind.

Isaiah 28:17

Justice will be the measuring line for the foundation, and honesty will be its plumb line.” Hailstorms will sweep away all the lies you depend on, and floods will destroy your security.

Isaiah 22:1

This is a message about the Valley of Vision. What is happening? Why are all the people of the city celebrating on the roofs of the houses?

Isaiah 15:8

Everywhere at Moab's borders the sound of crying is heard. It is heard at the towns of Eglaim and Beerelim.

Isaiah 14:31

Howl and cry for help, all you Philistine cities! Be terrified, all of you! A cloud of dust is coming from the north—it is an army with no cowards in its ranks.

Psalm 98:7

Roar, sea, and every creature in you; sing, earth, and all who live on you!

Psalm 96:11

Be glad, earth and sky! Roar, sea, and every creature in you;

Psalm 50:12

“If I were hungry, I would not ask you for food, for the world and everything in it is mine.

Psalm 24:1

The world and all that is in it belong to the Lord; the earth and all who live on it are his.

Jeremiah 6:22

The Lord says, “People are coming from a country in the north; a mighty nation far away is preparing for war.

Jeremiah 46:12

Nations have heard of your shame; everyone has heard you cry. One soldier trips over another, and both of them fall to the ground.

Jeremiah 46:24

The people of Egypt are put to shame; they are conquered by the people of the north. I, the Lord, have spoken.”