Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.

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New International Version
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

English Standard Version
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.”

Berean Standard Bible
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

King James Bible
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

New King James Version
Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you,” says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
“Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to save you,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you,” declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
“Do not be afraid of them [or their hostile faces], For I am with you [always] to protect you and deliver you,” says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to rescue you. This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you. This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don't be afraid."

English Revised Version
Be not afraid because of them: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't be afraid of people. I am with you, and I will rescue you," declares the LORD.

Good News Translation
Do not be afraid of them, for I will be with you to protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!"

International Standard Version
Don't be afraid of them, because I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,? declares the LORD.

NET Bible
Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you," says the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Do not be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you," says the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

World English Bible
Don’t be afraid because of them, for I am with you to rescue you,” says Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Do not be afraid of their faces, for I [am] with you to deliver you,” a declaration of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Be not afraid of their faces, for with thee am I to deliver thee, -- an affirmation of Jehovah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou shalt not be afraid of their faces, for I am with thee to deliver thee, says Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Be not afraid at their presence: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You should not be afraid before their face. For I am with you, so that I may deliver you,” says the Lord.

New American Bible
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Be not afraid of their presence; for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not be afraid before them, because I am with you to deliver you, says LORD JEHOVAH"

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Be not afraid of them; For I am with thee to deliver thee, Saith the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Be not afraid before them: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Call of Jeremiah
…7But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. 8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. 9Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.…

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Cross References

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.

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

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 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

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

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Exodus 3:12
“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”

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.”

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Treasury of Scripture

Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, said the LORD.

not afraid

Jeremiah 1:17
Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.

Isaiah 51:7,12
Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings…

Ezekiel 2:6,7
And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house…

for I am

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…

Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.

Exodus 3:12
And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

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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

Berean Study Bible

Do not be afraid
This phrase is a divine command and reassurance from God to Jeremiah. The Hebrew root for "afraid" is יָרֵא (yare), which often conveys a sense of fear or reverence. In the context of Jeremiah's calling, God is addressing the natural human fear of undertaking a daunting task. Historically, prophets often faced opposition, persecution, and even death. God's command here is not just a suggestion but an imperative, emphasizing that fear should not hinder Jeremiah's mission. This echoes throughout Scripture, where God frequently tells His people not to fear, reminding them of His presence and sovereignty.

of them
The "them" refers to the people of Judah and Jerusalem to whom Jeremiah is being sent. These were people who had turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and injustice. The historical context is crucial here; Jeremiah's audience was rebellious and often hostile to prophetic messages. The "them" represents not just individuals but a collective societal resistance to God's word. This highlights the challenge Jeremiah would face, as he was called to speak truth to power and confront deeply ingrained sin.

for I am with you
This phrase is a profound assurance of God's presence. The Hebrew word עִמָּךְ (immak) translates to "with you," signifying companionship and support. In the biblical narrative, God's presence is a source of strength and courage. This assurance is reminiscent of God's promise to other leaders and prophets, such as Moses and Joshua, reinforcing that Jeremiah is not alone in his mission. Theologically, this underscores the omnipresence and faithfulness of God, who accompanies His servants in their divine assignments.

to deliver you
The Hebrew root נָצַל (natsal) means "to deliver" or "to rescue." This promise of deliverance is not just physical protection but also spiritual and emotional safeguarding. In the context of Jeremiah's prophetic ministry, God is assuring him that despite the challenges and threats he might face, divine deliverance is guaranteed. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God is depicted as a deliverer of His people, providing salvation and protection against all forms of adversity.

declares the LORD
This phrase is a formal declaration, emphasizing the authority and certainty of God's promise. The Hebrew word נְאֻם (ne'um) is often used in prophetic literature to denote a solemn pronouncement from God. It serves as a divine seal, affirming that the message is not of human origin but from the LORD Himself. This underscores the reliability and unchangeable nature of God's word, providing Jeremiah with the ultimate assurance that his mission is divinely ordained and supported.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(8) Be not afraid.--The words imply, as in those spoken to Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:6), to St. Peter (Luke 5:10), and St. Paul (Acts 18:9), the fear that sprang from the sense of personal weakness and unfitness to cope with the dangers to which his work exposed him. The "faces" of his adversaries would be a source of terror to him. The consciousness that Jehovah was with him was to raise him from that timidity.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be afraid
תִּירָ֖א (tî·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

of them,
מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם (mip·pə·nê·hem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face

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

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

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

to deliver you,”
לְהַצִּלֶ֖ךָ (lə·haṣ·ṣi·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.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

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