26 I will hand them over to those who intend to take their lives(A)—to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his officers. But after this,(B) Egypt[a] will be inhabited again as in ancient times.”

This is the Lord’s declaration.

Reassurance for Israel

27 But you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid,(C)
and do not be discouraged, Israel,
for without fail I will save you from far away,
and your descendants from the land of their captivity!
Jacob will return and have calm and quiet
with no one to frighten him.
28 And you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
for I will be with you.(D)
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have banished you,
but I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you with justice,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 46:26 Lit it

26 I will give them into the hands(A) of those who want to kill them—Nebuchadnezzar king(B) of Babylon and his officers. Later, however, Egypt will be inhabited(C) as in times past,” declares the Lord.

27 “Do not be afraid,(D) Jacob(E) my servant;(F)
    do not be dismayed, Israel.
I will surely save you out of a distant place,
    your descendants from the land of their exile.(G)
Jacob will again have peace and security,
    and no one will make him afraid.
28 Do not be afraid, Jacob my servant,
    for I am with you,”(H) declares the Lord.
“Though I completely destroy(I) all the nations
    among which I scatter you,
    I will not completely destroy you.
I will discipline you but only in due measure;
    I will not let you go entirely unpunished.”

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