Jeremiah 1:19
New International Version
They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

English Standard Version
They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the LORD, to deliver you.”

Berean Standard Bible
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

King James Bible
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

New King James Version
They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,” says the LORD, “to deliver you.”

New American Standard Bible
And they will fight against you but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to save you,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“They will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And they will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
They will fight against you, but they will not [ultimately] prevail over you, for I am with you [always] to protect you and deliver you,” says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
They will fight against you but never prevail over you, since I am with you to rescue you.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will fight against you but never prevail over you, since I am with you to rescue you.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, saith Jehovah, to deliver thee.

Contemporary English Version
They will fight back, but they won't win. I, the LORD, give my word--I won't let them harm you.

English Revised Version
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will fight you, but they will not defeat you. I am with you, and I will rescue you," declares the LORD.

International Standard Version
They'll fight against you, but they won't prevail against you, because I am with you," declares the LORD, "to deliver you."

Majority Standard Bible
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,? declares the LORD.

NET Bible
They will attack you but they will not be able to overcome you, for I will be with you to rescue you," says the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
They will fight against you; but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you," says the LORD, "to deliver you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

World English Bible
They will fight against you, but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you”, says Yahweh, “to rescue you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they have fought against you, and they do not prevail against you; for I [am] with you,” a declaration of YHWH, “to deliver you.”

Young's Literal Translation
and they have fought against thee, and they prevail not against thee; for with thee am I, -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- to deliver thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they warred against thee; and they shall not prevail against thee, for I am with thee, says Jehovah, to deliver thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall fight against thee, and shall not prevail: for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they will make war against you, but they will not prevail. For I am with you, says the Lord, so that I may free you.”

New American Bible
They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
They will fight against you; but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the LORD, to deliver you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they shall fight with you; but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they will fight with you and they shall not overcome you, because I am with you to save you, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall by no means prevail against thee; because I am with thee, to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Call of Jeremiah
18Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. 19They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Cross References
Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Acts 18:9-10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall fight against you; but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you, said the LORD, to deliver you.

and they

Jeremiah 11:19
But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered.

Jeremiah 15:10-21
Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury; yet every one of them doth curse me…

Jeremiah 20:1-6
Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things…

for I am

Jeremiah 1:8
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 15:20,21
And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD…

Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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Jeremiah 1
1. The time
4. And the calling of Jeremiah
11. His prophetical visions of an almond rod and a seething pot
15. His heavy message against Judah
17. God encourages him with his promise of assistance














They will fight against you
This phrase sets the stage for the opposition that Jeremiah will face. The Hebrew root for "fight" is "לחם" (lacham), which implies a battle or struggle. Historically, Jeremiah's ministry was marked by significant resistance from kings, priests, and the people of Judah. This opposition is not just physical but also spiritual and ideological, as Jeremiah's messages often contradicted the prevailing beliefs and practices of the time. The phrase serves as a reminder that those who stand for God's truth may face conflict, yet they are called to remain steadfast.

but will never overcome you
The assurance here is profound. The Hebrew word for "overcome" is "יכל" (yakol), meaning to prevail or have power over. Despite the intense opposition, God promises Jeremiah that his enemies will not succeed in defeating him. This promise is not just for Jeremiah but extends to all who are called to serve God faithfully. It is a divine guarantee that while challenges may arise, they will not ultimately triumph over God's purposes.

since I am with you
This phrase is central to the promise of divine presence and support. The Hebrew "כי־אתך אני" (ki-ittach ani) emphasizes God's personal involvement and presence with Jeremiah. This echoes the covenantal promise found throughout Scripture, where God assures His people of His presence, as seen in the lives of figures like Moses and Joshua. For believers, this is a source of immense comfort and strength, knowing that God is intimately involved in their lives and ministries.

to deliver you
The Hebrew root "נצל" (natsal) means to rescue or save. God's promise to deliver Jeremiah is not just about physical safety but also about spiritual and emotional preservation. Throughout Jeremiah's life, God intervened in various ways to protect him from harm. This deliverance is a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to save His servants from any peril. It reassures believers that God is their ultimate protector and savior.

declares the LORD
This phrase underscores the authority and certainty of the promise. The Hebrew "נאם יהוה" (ne'um YHWH) is a prophetic formula that signifies a direct and authoritative word from God. It is a reminder that the promises of God are not mere human words but are backed by the full weight of His divine authority. For Jeremiah, and for all who read these words, it is a call to trust in the reliability and sovereignty of God, who speaks and acts according to His perfect will.

(19) I am with thee.--That thought was in itself enough. The presence, and therefore the protection, of the All-wise and the Almighty was the one condition of safety. Even in its lower sense, "Immanuel," God with us (Isaiah 7:14), was the watchword of every true combatant in God's great army.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will fight
וְנִלְחֲמ֥וּ (wə·nil·ḥă·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

against you
אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

but never
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

overcome you,
י֣וּכְלוּ (yū·ḵə·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3201: To be able, have power

since
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am with
אִתְּךָ֥ (’it·tə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

you to rescue you,”
לְהַצִּילֶֽךָ׃ (lə·haṣ·ṣî·le·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD.
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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