Jeremiah 42:11

Translations

Modern

Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear; do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you to save you and deliver you from him.

Traditional

Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the Lord: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.

Literal

You shall not be afraid before the face of the king of Babylon, whom you are afraid of him. Do not be afraid of him, a declaration of YHWH, for I am with you to save you and to deliver you from his hand!

Latin

Nolite timere a facie regis Babylonis, quem vos pavidi formidatis: nolite metuere eum, dicit Dominus, quia vobiscum sum ego ut salvos vos faciam, et eruam de manu ejus:

Original

Hebrew

English

Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear; do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you to save you and deliver you from him.

Notes

Jeremiah 42:10–12

The Lord said he wanted the people to remain in Judea and settle there. He promised to establish them in the land (see Jeremiah 1:10). Judea's time of judgment had ended.
I am with you to save you: The Lord urged the remaining people of Judea to trust him for protection from the king of Babylon.

Theme notes and profiles

Baruch Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Johanan Kareah

Topics

Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Faith: Enjoined Hypocrisy: Johanan

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