Jeremiah 32:20
You have shown signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day in Israel and among all mankind, and have made a name for yourself, as at this day.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The phrase "even unto this day" doesn't just mean the memory of the plagues in Egypt, but that God’s ongoing power, seen in Israel and even among other nations, is a continuous unveiling of the same mighty acts. This reveals God’s unfailing presence, showing His power isn't confined to past events but is a living reality that shapes the present.
Jeremiah, overwhelmed by God's command to buy land during a siege, prays, marveling at God's powerful deeds from the Exodus plagues in Egypt to His ongoing work among His people. This reflection on God's consistent faithfulness and might sets the stage for Jeremiah to trust God's promise to restore the land and His people, even in the face of utter devastation. The verse highlights that God's powerful acts in the past have established His glorious reputation that continues to this day, a truth Jeremiah leans on amidst his present despair.
Jeremiah mentions 'signs and wonders' in Egypt that continue 'even unto this day.' How can past miracles still be relevant today?
Jeremiah is reminding God of His past faithfulness. The 'signs and wonders' in Egypt weren't just isolated events; they were powerful demonstrations of God's authority and a promise of His ongoing power. The commentary suggests that 'even unto this day' refers to the lasting memory and impact of these miracles. God's mighty acts, like the Exodus, weren't just for that generation. They became foundational stories, constant reminders of who God is, shaping Israel's identity and faith through the ages. These acts continue to speak, proving that God’s power isn't limited by time.
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The verse emphasizes that God 'have made a name for yourself.' What does it mean for God to 'make a name' for Himself?
When Jeremiah says God 'hath made thee a name,' he's not talking about fame in the human sense. He's declaring that God's actions have revealed His intrinsic character and supreme authority to the entire world. The 'signs and wonders' weren't performed to boost God’s ego; they were to demonstrate His power, His justice, and His faithfulness.
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ot umopheth · Hebrew Noun Phrase
Acts of divine intervention, miraculous works, and portents performed by God to demonstrate His presence, power, and glory, often intended to produce faith or declare His sovereignty.
shem · Hebrew Noun
In Scripture, a 'name' represents the essential character, reputation, and presence of a person; God making a name for Himself signifies making His glory and attributes known to all creation.
This verse is a powerful reminder that God's faithfulness, demonstrated through mighty acts from the Exodus onward, continues to echo through history, even into the dark days of exile and national defeat.
c. 1446 BC
Exodus from Egypt
God powerfully delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through a series of miraculous signs and wonders, culminating in the parting of the Red Sea.
c. 1446-1406 BC
Wilderness Wanderings
During the 40 years in the desert, God continues to perform signs and wonders for Israel, providing manna, water from a rock, and guiding them with a pillar of cloud and fire.
c. 722 BC
Fall of the Northern Kingdom
The Assyrian Empire conquers the northern kingdom of Israel, exiling its people and scattering them among foreign nations. This event serves as a stark warning to Judah.
586 BC— this verse
Fall of Jerusalem
The Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar conquers Jerusalem and destroys the Temple, exiling many of the remaining people to Babylon. This is the immediate backdrop to Jeremiah's ministry.
c. 580 BC
Jeremiah's Purchase
While in Babylonian captivity, Jeremiah, at God's command, buys a field from his cousin. This act of faith is meant to signify a future return and restoration of the land.
This passage directly relates to the 'signs and wonders' in Egypt mentioned in Jeremiah, highlighting God's intention to make His power known through these miraculous acts, thus establishing His name.
Deuteronomy 4:34This verse speaks of God bringing Israel out of Egypt with signs, wonders, and mighty deeds, paralleling Jeremiah's remembrance of God's powerful interventions and their lasting impact.
Nehemiah 9:10This prayer recounts God setting signs and wonders before Israel, specifically in Egypt, underscoring the historical precedent of God's miraculous actions that Jeremiah is invoking.
Psalm 78:43This psalm recalls the 'signs and wonders' God performed in Egypt, mirroring Jeremiah's acknowledgment of these specific divine acts as evidence of God's power and faithfulness.
Isaiah 43:10This verse highlights God's declaration that His people are His witnesses, establishing His name and power, which aligns with Jeremiah's point that God's signs and wonders have always served to make His name known throughout history.
pooleJeremiah 32:20: "Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast made thee a name, as at this day;"
Who didst wonders of justice in the land of Egypt, such as are remembered and made matters of astonishing discourse even to this day; and wroughtest wonders of mercy in Israel, bringing them out of Egypt through the Red Sea, raining them down manna and quails from heaven, and fetching water out of the rock for them, &c.; and…
cambridgeJeremiah 32:20: "Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast made thee a name, as at this day;"
20 . which didst set ] Cp. Deuteronomy 6:22 ; Nehemiah 9:10 . even unto this day ] a difficult expression. Perhaps we should understand before these words, and hast continued them (signs and wonders).
The phrase "even unto this day" doesn't just mean the memory of the plagues in Egypt, but that God’s ongoing power, seen in Israel and even among other nations, is a continuous unveiling of the same mighty acts. This reveals God’s unfailing presence, showing His power isn't confined to past events but is a living reality that shapes the present.
Jeremiah, overwhelmed by God's command to buy land during a siege, prays, marveling at God's powerful deeds from the Exodus plagues in Egypt to His ongoing work among His people. This reflection on God's consistent faithfulness and might sets the stage for Jeremiah to trust God's promise to restore the land and His people, even in the face of utter devastation. The verse highlights that God's powerful acts in the past have established His glorious reputation that continues to this day, a truth Jeremiah leans on amidst his present despair.
Jeremiah, overwhelmed by God's command to buy land during a siege, prays, marveling at God's powerful deeds from the Exodus plagues in Egypt to His ongoing work among His people. This reflection on God's consistent faithfulness and might sets the stage for Jeremiah to trust God's promise to restore the land and His people, even in the face of utter devastation. The verse highlights that God's powerful acts in the past have established His glorious reputation that continues to this day, a truth Jeremiah leans on amidst his present despair.
"You have shown signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day in Israel and among all mankind, and have made a name for yourself, as at this day." — The phrase "even unto this day" doesn't just mean the memory of the plagues in Egypt, but that God’s ongoing power, seen in Israel and even among other nations, is a continuous unveiling of the same…
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