Jeremiah 39:17

But I will deliver thee in that day, Declareth Yahweh,—and thou shalt not be given up into the hand of the men from the face of whom, thou, mightest shrink with fear.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

16Go and speak to Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying,—Thus saith Yahweh of hosts God of Israel, Behold me! bringing about my words against this city, for, calamity—and not for blessing,—and they shall come to pass before thee, in that day.

18For I will, surely, deliver, thee, and by the sword, shalt thou not fall,—but thou shalt have thine own life as a spoil, Because thou hast trusted in me, Declareth Yahweh.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things, came the word of Yahweh unto Abram, in a vision saying,—Do not fear Abram, I am a shield to thee, thine exceeding great reward.

1 Kings 18:15Then said Elijah—By the life of Yahweh of hosts, before whom I stand, to-day, will I show myself unto him.

2 Kings 6:16And he said—Do not fear,—for, more, are, they who are with us, than, they who are with them.

Psalms 41:1How happy is he that is attentive to the poor, In the day of calamity, will Yahweh deliver him:

Psalms 50:15Call upon me, then, in the day of distress, I will deliver thee, that thou mayest glorify me.

Jeremiah 1:19And they will fight against thee but shall not prevail against thee,—for with thee, am I, Declareth Yahweh, to deliver thee.

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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