Jeremiah 39:17
New International Version
But I will rescue you on that day, declares the LORD; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear.

New Living Translation
but I will rescue you from those you fear so much.

English Standard Version
But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
“But I will deliver you on that day,” declares the LORD, “and you will not be given into the hand of the men whom you dread.

NASB 1977
“But I will deliver you on that day,” declares the LORD, “and you shall not be given into the hand of the men whom you dread.

Legacy Standard Bible
But I will deliver you on that day,” declares Yahweh, “and you will not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are terrified.

Amplified Bible
But I will protect you [Ebed-melech] on that day,” says the LORD, “and you will not be handed over to the men of whom you are afraid.

Christian Standard Bible
But I will rescue you on that day—this is the LORD’s declaration—and you will not be handed over to the men you dread.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But I will rescue you on that day"—this is the LORD’s declaration—"and you will not be handed over to the men you fear.

American Standard Version
But I will deliver thee in that day, saith Jehovah; and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.

English Revised 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But at that time I will rescue you, declares the LORD. You will not be handed over to those you fear.

Good News Translation
But I, the LORD, will protect you, and you will not be handed over to the people you are afraid of.

International Standard Version
But I'll deliver you on that day," declares the LORD. "You won't be given into the hands of the men you fear.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have delivered you in that day—a declaration of YHWH—and you are not given into the hand of the men of whose face you are afraid,

Young's Literal Translation
And I have delivered thee in that day -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- and thou art not given into the hand of the men of whose face thou art afraid,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I delivered thee in that day, says Jehovah: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men thou wilt be afraid of their face.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will deliver thee in that day, saith the Lord: and thou shalt not be given into the hands of the men whom thou fearest:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will free you in that day, says the Lord. And you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you dread.

New American Bible
But on that day I will deliver you—oracle of the LORD; you shall not be handed over to the men you dread.

New Revised Standard Version
But I will save you on that day, says the LORD, and you shall not be handed over to those whom you dread.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I will deliver you in that day, says the LORD; and you shall not be delivered into the hand of men of whom you are afraid.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall save you in that day, says LORD JEHOVAH, and you shall not be handed over into the hand of the men whom you fear
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But I will save thee in that day, and I will by no means deliver thee into the hands of the men before whom thou art afraid.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah Delivered
16“Go and tell Ebed-melech the Cushite that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I am about to fulfill My words against this city for harm and not for good, and on that day they will be fulfilled before your eyes. 17But 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. 18For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’ ”…

Cross References
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

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.

Psalm 91:14-15
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Isaiah 43:2
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.

Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.

Matthew 10:28-31
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. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ...

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 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”


Treasury of Scripture

But I will deliver you in that day, said the LORD: and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.

I will.

Jeremiah 1:19
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Job 5:19-21
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee…

Psalm 41:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble…

of whom.

Jeremiah 38:1,9
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying, …

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

2 Samuel 24:14
And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.

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Jeremiah 39
1. Jerusalem is taken.
4. Zedekiah is made blind and sent to Babylon.
8. The city laid in ruins,
9. and the people captivated.
11. Nebuchadrezzar's charge for the good usage of Jeremiah.
15. God's promise to Ebed Melech.














But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD
This promise of deliverance is directed towards Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch who showed kindness to Jeremiah by rescuing him from the cistern (Jeremiah 38:7-13). The phrase "on that day" refers to the day of Jerusalem's fall to the Babylonians, a time of great turmoil and destruction. The assurance of deliverance highlights God's sovereignty and faithfulness to those who trust in Him, even amidst judgment. This reflects a recurring biblical theme where God protects and delivers His faithful servants, as seen in the stories of Daniel in the lion's den (Daniel 6) and the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3).

and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear
Ebed-Melech feared the Babylonians, who were known for their brutality and might. The phrase underscores God's power over human threats and His ability to protect His people from their enemies. This assurance is reminiscent of God's promises to Israel throughout the Old Testament, where He repeatedly assures them of His protection against their foes (e.g., Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 91:7). It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7) and that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). This deliverance can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate deliverance of believers from sin and death, emphasizing God's redemptive plan through Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, including warnings of impending judgment and promises of deliverance.

2. Ebed-Melech
An Ethiopian eunuch in the service of King Zedekiah of Judah, who showed kindness to Jeremiah by rescuing him from a cistern (Jeremiah 38:7-13). This verse is part of God's promise to him.

3. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate deliverer and protector of His people.

4. The Men You Fear
Refers to the Babylonians, who were besieging Jerusalem and were feared by its inhabitants, including Ebed-Melech.

5. Jerusalem
The city under siege by the Babylonians, leading to its eventual fall as prophesied by Jeremiah.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness to Individuals
God sees and rewards the faithfulness of individuals, even when they are in positions of little power or influence, like Ebed-Melech.

Deliverance from Fear
Trusting in God can deliver us from the fears that threaten to overwhelm us. God's promises are sure, and He is able to protect us from those we fear.

Courage to Act Righteously
Ebed-Melech's courage in rescuing Jeremiah shows that God honors those who act righteously, even in the face of danger.

God's Sovereignty in Times of Trouble
Even when circumstances seem dire, God is in control and can deliver His people according to His will.

The Importance of Intercession
Just as Ebed-Melech interceded for Jeremiah, believers are called to intercede for others, trusting that God hears and responds to our prayers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But I will deliver you
וְהִצַּלְתִּ֥יךָ (wə·hiṣ·ṣal·tî·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

on that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day,
בַיּוֹם־ (ḇay·yō·wm-)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

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

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

and you will not
וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be handed over to
תִנָּתֵן֙ (ṯin·nā·ṯên)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the men
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

you
אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

fear.
יָג֖וֹר (yā·ḡō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3016: Fearful


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