But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear.
Parallel translations
- WEB But I will deliver you in that day,’ says Yahweh; ‘and you will not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV 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.
- NASB But I will save you on that day,” declares the Lord, “and you will not be handed over to the men of whom you are afraid.
- NLT but I will rescue you from those you fear so much.
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Quick answer
God promises to deliver Ebedmelech from the danger he fears. The Lord personally rescues those who act in faith and compassion.
Overview
In the midst of national catastrophe, the LORD singles out Ebedmelech for protection, promising he will not fall into the hands of those he dreads. His earlier courage in saving Jeremiah is met with God's covenant faithfulness. The verse illustrates that God sees and safeguards individuals, even a foreigner, when judgment falls on the many.
Cross-references & the web
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- Ps 50:15Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Ps 41:1–2For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
- Ps 91:14–15“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
- 2 Sam 24:14David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”
- Jer 1:19They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
- Jer 38:9“My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. They have dropped him into the cistern, where he will starve to death, for there is no more bread in the city.”
- Gen 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Job 5:19–21He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
- 2 Tim 1:16–18May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- Matt 10:40–42He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
- Dan 6:16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”
- Matt 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
- Jer 38:1Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard that Jeremiah had been telling all the people:
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