Memphis in the Bible
Meaning: abode of the good
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The princes of
Those who are the
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“Moreover, the men of
Have shaved the crown of your head [to degrade you].
The Lord spoke to Jeremiah concerning all the Judeans who were living in the land of Egypt, those in Migdol, Tahpanhes, Memphis, and in the region of southern Egypt.
"Make an announcement throughout Egypt. Proclaim it in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes. 'Take your positions and prepare to do battle. For the enemy army is destroying all the nations around you.'
Pack your bags for exile, you inhabitants of poor dear Egypt. For Memphis will be laid waste. It will lie in ruins and be uninhabited.
"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: I will destroy the idols, and put an end to the gods of Memphis. There will no longer be a prince from the land of Egypt; so I will make the land of Egypt fearful.
I will ignite a fire in Egypt; Syene will writhe in agony, Thebes will be broken down, and Memphis will face enemies every day.
For, though they have gone from destruction, yet, Egypt, shall gather them, Memphis, shall bury them, - as for their silver favorites! thistles, shall possess them, thorns in their tents.
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Memphis » Prophecies concerning
inhabitant of Daughter Egypt!
For Memphis will become a desolation,
uninhabited ruins.
the princes of Memphis are deceived.
Her tribal chieftains have led Egypt astray.
have also broken your skull.
Proclaim it in Memphis and in Tahpanhes!
Say: Take positions! Prepare yourself,
for the sword devours all around you.
Pelusium will writhe in anguish,
Thebes will be breached,
and Memphis will face foes in broad daylight.
Memphis » Celebrated » city » Egypt
Egypt will gather them, and Memphis will bury them.
Thistles will take possession of their precious silver;
thorns will invade their tents.