Jeremiah 39:17

But I will deliver you in that day, says the Lord; and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.

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In The King James Version

But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.

In Context

16"Go, and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: "Behold, I will bring my words on this city for disaster, and not for prosperity; and they shall be fulfilled before you in that day.

18For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword, but your life will be given to you as a reward; because you have put your trust in me,"' says the Lord."

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward."

1 Kings 18:15Elijah said, "As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today."

2 Kings 6:16He answered, "Do not be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

Psalms 41:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.Blessed is he who considers the poor.The Lord will deliver him in the day of evil.

Psalms 50:15Call on me in the day of trouble.I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

Jeremiah 1:19They will fight against you; but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you," says the Lord, "to deliver you."

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 39:12-18

Jerusalem Released. ( b. c. 588.) 11 Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying, 12 Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee. 13 So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; 14 Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of… Read the whole commentary →

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