Jeremiah 15:21

21 “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”

Jeremiah 15:21 in Other Translations

21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

21 I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless."

21 Yes, I will certainly keep you safe from these wicked men. I will rescue you from their cruel hands.”

21 "I'll deliver you from the grip of the wicked. I'll get you out of the clutch of the ruthless."

21 I will deliver you from the power of evil people and redeem you from the control of the ruthless.

Jeremiah 15:21 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 15:21

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked
The wicked Jews, Zedekiah and his courtiers, who imprisoned him: and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible;
as kings and great men of the earth seem to be; or, "the violent", or "strong" ^F20, and mighty; that were stronger than he, that would use him with violence, and inject terror into him.

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FOOTNOTES:

F20 (Myuyre) "violentorum", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius, Schmidt; "fortium", V. L.

Jeremiah 15:21 In-Context

19 Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them.

20 I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you,” declares the LORD.

21 “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”

Cross References

• 1. S Jeremiah 1:8
• 2. S Psalms 97:10
• 3. Jeremiah 50:34
• 4. S Genesis 48:16