Jeremiah 1:8

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Literal

“Do not be afraid of their faces; for I am with you to deliver you,” a declaration of YHWH.

Latin

Ne timeas a facie eorum, quia tecum ego sum ut eruam te, dicit Dominus.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Jeremiah 1:7–8

God encouraged Jeremiah to focus on the importance of his task. He needed to meet God's standards for a royal messenger. This included being willing to travel and faithfully delivering God's messages.

Jeremiah 1:1–19

Jeremiah's call is shown as a conversation. God spoke like a king to Jeremiah. Jeremiah's objections show he understood himself well. God answered his objections with promises and strong visions.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Joshua 1:9
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Luke 12:4–5
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
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.”
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.”
Jeremiah 15:20–21
Then 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 save and deliver you, declares the LORD.
Ezekiel 2:6–7
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Ezekiel 3:8–9
Behold, I will make your face as hard as their faces, and your forehead as hard as their foreheads.
2 Timothy 4:17–18
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Exodus 3:12
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Deuteronomy 31:8
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Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Fear Jeremiah (Person) Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Revelation

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Direction Holy Boldness: Exhortations To Jeremiah: The Prophet: Call of Low Self Esteem Missionary Work by Ministers: God Strengthens For Prophets: Inspiration of Witnessing to Others

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