They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath passed the time appointed.
The people were calling out, 'Pharaoh, Egypt's king, is all talk and no action, he totally missed his moment.'
When you're all hype but no follow-through, people notice and your reputation takes the hit.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 7th century BC, Judah faced threats from the rising Babylonian empire, and Egypt was often viewed as a potential ally against this foe. Jeremiah delivered prophecies against various nations, including Egypt, as part of God's judgment for their pride and opposition to His people. In this verse, the mockery of Pharaoh highlights Egypt's failure to deliver on promises of strength, likely alluding to their defeat by Babylon in events like the Battle of Carchemish.
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