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This city will be handed over to the Babylonians, and they will burn it to the ground.’” <a href="/esv/jeremiah/38.htm">English Standard Version</a> But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city shall be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape from their hand.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans. They will burn it down, and you yourself will not escape their grasp.’” <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/38.htm">King James Bible</a> But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/38.htm">New King James Version</a> But if you do not surrender to the king of Babylon’s princes, then this city shall be given into the hand of the Chaldeans; they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape from their hand.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be handed over to the Chaldeans; and they will burn it with fire, and you yourself will not escape from their hands.’” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/38.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216But if you will not go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be given over to the hand of the Chaldeans; and they will burn it with fire, and you yourself will not escape from their hand.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘But if you will not go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be given over to the hand of the Chaldeans; and they will burn it with fire, and you yourself will not escape from their hand.’” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if you will not go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be given over to the hand of the Chaldeans; and they will burn it with fire, and you yourself will not escape from their hand.’” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But if you will not go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be given into the hand of the Chaldeans [of Babylon] and they will set it on fire; and you yourself will not escape from their hand.’” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city will be handed over to the Chaldeans. They will burn it, and you yourself will not escape from them.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city will be handed over to the Chaldeans. They will burn it down, and you yourself will not escape from them.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/38.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if you don't surrender, I will let the Babylonian army capture Jerusalem and burn it down, and you will be taken prisoner." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/38.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But if you don't surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, this city will be handed over to the Babylonians. They will burn it down, and you will not escape from them." <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/38.htm">Good News Translation</a> But if you do not surrender, then this city will be handed over to the Babylonians, who will burn it down, and you will not escape from them." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/38.htm">International Standard Version</a> But if you don't surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be given to the Chaldeans, and they'll burn it with fire. You won't escape from their hands.'" <a href="/msb/jeremiah/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans. They will burn it down, and you yourself will not escape their grasp.?? <a href="/net/jeremiah/38.htm">NET Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, this city will be handed over to the Babylonians and they will burn it down. You yourself will not escape from them.'" <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if you will not go forth to the king of Babylon's officers, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape out of their hand.'" <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape from their hand. <a href="/web/jeremiah/38.htm">World English Bible</a> But if you will not go out to the king of Babylon’s princes, then this city will be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they will burn it with fire, and you won’t escape out of their hand.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if you do not go forth to the heads of the king of Babylon, then this city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they have burned it with fire, and you do not escape from their hand.” <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And if thou dost not go forth unto the heads of the king of Babylon, then hath this city been given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they have burnt it with fire, and thou dost not escape from their hand.' <a href="/slt/jeremiah/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if thou wilt not go forth to the chiefs of the king of Babel, and this city was given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they burnt it with fire, and thou shalt not escape from their hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if thou wilt not go out to the princes of the king of Babylon, this city shall be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire: and thou shalt not escape out of their hands. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if you will not go to the rulers of the king of Babylon, this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans, and they will burn it with fire. And you will not escape from their hand.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/38.htm">New American Bible</a> But if you do not surrender to the princes of Babylon’s king, this city shall fall into the hand of the Chaldeans, who shall destroy it by fire, and you shall not escape their hand.” <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But if you do not surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then this city shall be handed over to the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you yourself shall not escape from their hand.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But if you do not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then this city shall be delivered into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape from their hands. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if you will not go out to the Princes of the King of Babel, this city is handed over into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they will burn it in fire and you shall certainly not escape from their hands!’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand.' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But if thou wilt not go forth this city shall be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt by no means escape. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=11967" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Jeremiah Rescued</a> …17Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you indeed surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned down, and you and your household will survive. 18<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">you do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: ṯê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">surrender</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the officers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">of Babylon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">then this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nit·tə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">will be delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: hak·kaś·dîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">of the Chaldeans.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8313.htm" title="8313: ū·śə·rā·p̄ū·hā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp:: 3fs) -- To burn. A primitive root; to be on fire.">They will burn it down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: bā·’êš (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">yourself will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: ṯim·mā·lêṭ (V-Nifal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">escape</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yā·ḏām (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their grasp.’”</a> 19But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4-7</a> Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. ... <a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Jeremiah 39:5-7</a> But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. / There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. / Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm">Jeremiah 21:9-10</a> Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war. / For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">Jeremiah 52:7-11</a> Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled the city by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah. ... <a href="/ezekiel/12-13.htm">Ezekiel 12:13</a> But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17-20</a> So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ... <a href="/lamentations/2-9.htm">Lamentations 2:9</a> Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/17-20.htm">Ezekiel 17:20-21</a> I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me. / All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’ <a href="/jeremiah/32-3.htm">Jeremiah 32:3-5</a> For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it. / Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape from the hands of the Chaldeans, but he will surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him eye to eye. / He will take Zedekiah to Babylon, where he will stay until I attend to him, declares the LORD. If you fight against the Chaldeans, you will not succeed.’” <a href="/jeremiah/34-2.htm">Jeremiah 34:2-3</a> The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. / And you yourself will not escape his grasp, but will surely be captured and delivered into his hand. You will see the king of Babylon eye to eye and speak with him face to face; and you will go to Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm">Jeremiah 37:17</a> Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a> They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a> “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14-16</a> He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But if you will not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape out of their hand.if thou.<a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">2 Kings 24:12</a> And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.<a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">2 Kings 25:27-30</a> And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison; … then.<a href="/jeremiah/38-3.htm">Jeremiah 38:3,23</a> Thus saith the LORD, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, which shall take it… <a href="/jeremiah/24-8.htm">Jeremiah 24:8-10</a> And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; surely thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and them that dwell in the land of Egypt: … <a href="/jeremiah/32-3.htm">Jeremiah 32:3-5</a> For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/38-3.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Babylon's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-10.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-3.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-5.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-19.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-15.htm">Surrender</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-22.htm">Babylon's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-12.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-21.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-17.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-25.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-22.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-21.htm">Surrender</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-5.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 38</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Jeremiah, by a false suggestion, is put into the dungeon of Malchiah.</a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Ebed-Melech, by suit, gets him some enlargement.</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/38-14.htm">Upon secret conference, he counsels the king by yielding to save his life.</a> 24. <a href="/jeremiah/38-24.htm">By the king's instructions he conceals the conference from the princes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The historical context is crucial here: Babylon, under King Nebuchadnezzar, was the dominant power in the region. Jeremiah's message was a divine directive for Zedekiah to submit to Babylonian authority to avoid destruction. The term "officers" refers to the military leaders of Babylon, indicating the organized and formidable nature of the Babylonian forces. This call to surrender was countercultural, as surrender was often seen as a sign of weakness and defeat. However, Jeremiah's prophecy emphasized obedience to God's will over national pride.then this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans. The "city" refers to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah and the spiritual center for the Jewish people. The Chaldeans, synonymous with the Babylonians, were known for their military prowess and strategic conquests. The phrase "delivered into the hands" suggests divine judgment and the inevitability of Jerusalem's fall if Zedekiah refused to heed God's warning. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and His use of foreign powers to execute judgment, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6</a>.They will burn it down, The burning of Jerusalem was a literal fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy, which occurred in 586 BC. This act of destruction was not only a military tactic but also a symbolic gesture of total conquest and divine judgment. The burning of the city, including the temple, signified the end of an era for Judah and the beginning of the Babylonian exile. This event is a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking a period of reflection and repentance, as seen in the book of Lamentations.and you yourself will not escape their grasp.’” This personal warning to Zedekiah highlights the consequences of disobedience to God's command. Historically, Zedekiah attempted to flee during the Babylonian siege but was captured, as recorded in <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4-7</a>. His fate—being blinded and taken to Babylon—serves as a sobering reminder of the cost of ignoring prophetic counsel. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that leaders bear responsibility for their decisions and their impact on the people they govern. It also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance and hope found in Christ, who offers a way of escape from spiritual captivity through surrender to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his perseverance in the face of opposition. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_zedekiah.htm">King Zedekiah</a> The last king of Judah, who reigned during the time of Jerusalem's fall to Babylon. He struggled with fear and indecision, often seeking Jeremiah's counsel but failing to act on it. 3. <a href="/topical/o/officials_of_the_king_of_babylon.htm">Officials of the King of Babylon</a> Representatives of Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king, who were instrumental in the siege and eventual capture of Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans</a> Another term for the Babylonians, who were the dominant power in the region and responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, significant for its religious and political importance. Its fall marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18</a> underscores the severe consequences of ignoring God's warnings. Disobedience leads to destruction, as seen in the fate of Jerusalem. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_surrender.htm">The Importance of Surrender</a> The call to surrender to the Babylonians was counterintuitive but necessary for survival. It teaches us that sometimes God's ways require humility and trust beyond our understanding. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_indecision.htm">Fear and Indecision</a> King Zedekiah's fear and indecision serve as a cautionary tale. Trusting in God's plan, even when it seems difficult, is crucial for spiritual leadership and personal faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> The passage highlights God's control over nations and events. Recognizing His sovereignty helps us trust in His ultimate plan, even amidst chaos. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to speak truth, regardless of its popularity. This challenges us to be faithful in delivering God's message in our own contexts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 38</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_12_13_with_history.htm">Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jer._38_17-23_contradict_repentance.htm">In Jeremiah 38:17-23, why does the prophecy of doom seem to contradict other biblical passages where repentance and prayer avert catastrophe?</a> <a href="/q/why_threaten_a_city_if_one_righteous_saves.htm">Why would God threaten a city in Jeremiah 5:1 if one righteous person could save it, unlike the mercy shown in Genesis 18?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_life.htm">Why should my people leave her?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But if וְאִ֣ם (wə·’im) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you do not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no surrender תֵצֵ֗א (ṯê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the officers שָׂרֵי֙ (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city then this הַזֹּאת֙ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֤יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement will be handed over to וְנִתְּנָ֞ה (wə·nit·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the Chaldeans. הַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab They will burn it down, וּשְׂרָפ֖וּהָ (ū·śə·rā·p̄ū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8313.htm">Strong's 8313: </a> To be, on fire and you וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you yourself will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no escape תִמָּלֵ֥ט (ṯim·mā·lêṭ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks their grasp.’” מִיָּדָֽם׃ (mî·yā·ḏām) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Jeremiah 38:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 38:18 But if you will not go forth (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 38:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 38:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 38:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 38:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>