Translations
Modern
The LORD said: “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will intercede with your enemy in your time of trouble, in your time of distress.
Traditional
The Lord said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
Literal
YHWH said “Truly: With your remnant it will be well, truly have I not interceded with the enemy for you in the time of adversity and in the time of distress?
Latin
Dicit Dominus: Si non reliquiæ tuæ in bonum, si non occurri tibi in tempore afflictionis, et in tempore tribulationis adversus inimicum.
Original
Hebrew
English
The LORD said: “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will intercede with your enemy in your time of trouble, in your time of distress.
Notes
When the people faced trouble and distress, they asked Jeremiah to speak for them.
The Lord answered Jeremiah's complaint with comfort and explained what would happen soon.
Jeremiah shared his feelings with God about the unfair treatment he faced for delivering God's message. In response, God promised to protect and care for him.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments