Jeremiah 32:20
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This verse highlights that God's "signs and wonders" aren't just ancient history; they're meant to have a lasting impact, continuing to shape God's reputation "unto this day." It points to how the memory and effects of His past actions resonate through generations, even influencing how people understood His universal power among all nations.
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)
Jeremiah is deep in prayer, wrestling with the devastating reality of Jerusalem's impending destruction, having just purchased a field as a sign of hope. He’s recounting God’s faithfulness, reminding himself and God of His mighty acts, from the plagues in Egypt to His ongoing protection of Israel and His universal power displayed among all nations. This reflection on God's past mighty deeds serves as the foundation for his plea for understanding and hope in the face of current judgment.
The verse speaks of signs and wonders in Egypt, but how do those ancient events still matter 'unto this day'? It’s about more than just memory.
Jeremiah is reminding himself (and us!) that God's power isn't confined to ancient history. When he says God "has shown signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and to this day in Israel and among all mankind," he's not just recalling the Exodus.
Ongoing Effects
Think of it this way: the effects of those original miracles—the deliverance, the establishment of Israel as God's people, and the undeniable proof of God's might—continued to shape reality.
A Name That Lasts
The "name" God made for Himself wasn't just a fleeting reputation. It was a name built on a continuous demonstration of His power and faithfulness, a name that resonated through generations and still holds weight today. The memory of His actions served as a testament to His ongoing character and power.
Jeremiah mentions signs and wonders not just in Egypt and Israel, but "among all mankind." What does this tell us about God's scope?
It's easy to think of God's actions primarily in terms of His relationship with Israel. But Jeremiah here is explicit: God's power and name-making aren't limited to His chosen people.
Universal Demonstration
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God's "signs and wonders" served as a public declaration of His supreme authority, observable not just by Israelites but by all nations. This shows God is not a tribal deity but the sovereign Lord over the entire earth.
A Foundation for Trust
By acknowledging God's universal rule, Jeremiah lays a foundation for understanding why God's plans—even seemingly devastating ones like judgment on Jerusalem—are ultimately just and purposeful. He is God of all, acting according to His unfathomable wisdom.
Understand the original words
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.
Jeremiah is speaking during the final siege of Jerusalem, when the city's destruction is imminent. He reminds God of His past mighty acts, particularly the Exodus, to underscore His power to save and restore, even in the face of overwhelming devastation.
c. 1446 BC
Exodus from Egypt
God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through miraculous signs and wonders, including the Ten Plagues and the parting of the Red Sea.
c. 1446-1406 BC
Wilderness Wanderings
Following the Exodus, God continues to reveal His power through signs and wonders like manna, quails, and water from a rock, sustaining the Israelites in the desert.
Late 8th century BC
Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem
The Assyrian army under Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem, but God intervenes miraculously, causing the army to withdraw after a devastating plague.
605 BC
First Babylonian Deportation
Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquers Judah and deports a portion of its elite, including Daniel, to Babylon.
597 BC
Second Babylonian Deportation
Babylon deports more of Judah's population and leadership, including the prophet Ezekiel, after a rebellion.
586 BC— this verse
Destruction of Jerusalem and Temple
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and its Temple, exiling the remaining population and marking the end of the southern kingdom of Judah.
This passage directly recalls the plagues in Egypt, the 'signs and wonders' Jeremiah is referencing, highlighting God's powerful intervention to deliver His people.
Deuteronomy 6:22This verse echoes Jeremiah's thought by reminding Israel that God performed signs and wonders in Egypt so they could tell their children about it, emphasizing the enduring impact of these events.
Nehemiah 9:10Here, Nehemiah recounts God's mighty acts in Egypt, similar to Jeremiah's remembrance, reinforcing the theme of God's consistent power and faithfulness through miraculous deeds.
Psalm 106:7-8This Psalm reflects on God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, acknowledging that He acted 'for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power,' a concept central to Jeremiah's statement about God making a name for Himself.
Isaiah 63:12This passage praises God for leading His people with His glorious arm, performing wondrous works, aligning with Jeremiah's acknowledgment of God's powerful and memorable acts 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).
This verse highlights that God's "signs and wonders" aren't just ancient history; they're meant to have a lasting impact, continuing to shape God's reputation "unto this day." It points to how the memory and effects of His past actions resonate through generations, even influencing how people understood His universal power among all nations.
Jeremiah is deep in prayer, wrestling with the devastating reality of Jerusalem's impending destruction, having just purchased a field as a sign of hope. He’s recounting God’s faithfulness, reminding himself and God of His mighty acts, from the plagues in Egypt to His ongoing protection of Israel and His universal power displayed among all nations. This reflection on God's past mighty deeds serves as the foundation for his plea for understanding and hope in the face of current judgment.
Jeremiah is deep in prayer, wrestling with the devastating reality of Jerusalem's impending destruction, having just purchased a field as a sign of hope. He’s recounting God’s faithfulness, reminding himself and God of His mighty acts, from the plagues in Egypt to His ongoing protection of Israel and His universal power displayed among all nations. This reflection on God's past mighty deeds serves as the foundation for his plea for understanding and hope in the face of current judgment.
"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." — This verse highlights that God's "signs and wonders" aren't just ancient history; they're meant to have a lasting impact, continuing to shape God's reputation "unto this day." It points to how the me…
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Last reviewed October 2026
