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you and your family will live. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/38.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the Babylonian officers, you and your family will live, and the city will not be burned down. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/38.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: If you will surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then your life shall be spared, and this city shall not be burned with fire, and you and your house shall live. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/38.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house: <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/38.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘If you surely surrender to the king of Babylon’s princes, then your soul shall live; this city shall not be burned with fire, and you and your house shall live. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of armies, the God of Israel says: ‘If you will indeed surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned with fire, and you and your household will survive. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/38.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, &#8220Thus says the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, &#8216If you will indeed go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned with fire, and you and your household will survive. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘If you will indeed go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned with fire, and you and your household will survive. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says Yahweh God of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘If you will indeed go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned with fire, and you and your household will live. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘If you will go out and surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live and this city will not be burned with fire; and you and your household will live. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeremiah therefore said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD, the God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘If indeed you surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned, and you and your household will survive. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jeremiah therefore said to Zedekiah, &#8220This is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: &#8216If indeed you surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned down, and you and your household will survive. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/38.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: If thou wilt go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thy house: <a href="/cev/jeremiah/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I told him that the LORD had said: "Zedekiah, I am the LORD God All-Powerful, the God of Israel. I promise that if you surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar's officers, you and your family won't be killed, and Jerusalem won't be burned down. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/38.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: If thou wilt go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house: <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "This is what the LORD God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: If you surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, you will live, and this city will not be burned. You and your household will live. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/38.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I told Zedekiah that the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, had said, "If you surrender to the king of Babylonia's officers, your life will be spared, and this city will not be burned down. Both you and your family will be spared. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/38.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Jeremiah told Zedekiah, "This is what the LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: 'If you will immediately surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, and this city won't be burned with fire. Both you and your family will live. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/net/jeremiah/38.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "The LORD, the God who rules over all, the God of Israel, says, 'You must surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon. If you do, your life will be spared and this city will not be burned down. Indeed, you and your whole family will be spared. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: 'If you will go forth to the king of Babylon's officers, then your soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and you shall live, and your house. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said Jeremiah to Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thy house: <a href="/web/jeremiah/38.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Yahweh, the God of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you will go out to the king of Babylon’s princes, then your soul will live, and this city will not be burned with fire. You will live, along with your house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jeremiah says to Zedekiah, “Thus said YHWH, God of Hosts, God of Israel: If you certainly go forth to the heads of the king of Babylon, then your soul has lived, and this city is not burned with fire, indeed, you have lived, you and your house. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah saith unto Zedekiah, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Hosts, God of Israel: If thou dost certainly go forth unto the heads of the king of Babylon, then hath thy soul lived, and this city is not burned with fire, yea, thou hast lived, thou and thy house. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah will say to Zedekiah, Thus said Jehovah, God of armies, God of Israel, If going forth, thou wilt go forth to the chiefs of the king of Babel, and thy soul lived, and this city shall not be burnt with fire; and thou livedst and thy house:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jeremias said to Sedecias: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: If thou wilt take a resolution and go out to the princes of the king of Babylon, thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burnt with fire: and thou shalt be safe, and thy house. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jeremiah said to Zedekiah: “Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: If, having set out, you go to the rulers of the king of Babylon, your soul will live, and this city will not be burned with fire. And you and your house will be safe. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/38.htm">New American Bible</a> Jeremiah then said to Zedekiah: “Thus says the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel: If you will only surrender to the princes of Babylon’s king, you shall save your life; this city shall not be destroyed by fire, and you and your household shall live. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus says the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel, If you will only surrender to the officials of the king of Babylon, then your life shall be spared, and this city shall not be burned with fire, and you and your house shall live.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: If you will go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then you will spare your life, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and you and your household shall live; <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jeremiah said to Tsedeqiah: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, God of Israel: ‘If you go out to the Princes of the King of Babel, you save your life and this city does not burn in fire, and you live and your household!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: If thou wilt go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, thou, and thy house; <a href="/sep/jeremiah/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jeremias said to him, Thus saith the Lord; If thou wilt indeed go forth to the captains of the king of Babylon, thy soul shall live, and this city shall certainly not be burnt with fire; and thou shalt live, and thy house. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/38-17.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=11948" 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> …16But King Zedekiah swore secretly to Jeremiah, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has given us this life, I will not kill you, nor will I deliver you into the hands of these men who are seeking your life.” 17<a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Then Jeremiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6667.htm" title="6667: ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah is righteousness, six Isr. Or Tsidqiyahuw; from tsedeq and Yahh; right of Jah; Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites.">Zedekiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">“This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">‘If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣō (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">you indeed surrender</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."></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/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·še·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">then you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: wə·ḥā·yə·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">will live,</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.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: wə·hā·‘îr (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</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.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8313.htm" title="8313: ṯiś·śā·rêp̄ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To burn. A primitive root; to be on fire.">be burned 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: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and your household</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: wə·ḥā·yi·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">will survive.</a> 18But 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.’ ”…<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="/jeremiah/21-8.htm">Jeremiah 21:8-10</a> Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. / 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/27-12.htm">Jeremiah 27:12-15</a> And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: “Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live! / Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? / Do not listen to the words of the prophets who say, ‘You must not serve the king of Babylon,’ for they are prophesying to you a lie. ... <a href="/jeremiah/34-2.htm">Jeremiah 34:2-5</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. / Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah. This is what the LORD says concerning you: You will not die by the sword; ... <a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">2 Kings 24:12-14</a> Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. / As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD. / 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. <a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">2 Kings 25:1-7</a> So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/36-11.htm">2 Chronicles 36:11-13</a> Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke for the LORD. / He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/ezekiel/17-12.htm">Ezekiel 17:12-21</a> “Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. / He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. ... <a href="/isaiah/39-6.htm">Isaiah 39:6-7</a> The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” <a href="/lamentations/1-5.htm">Lamentations 1:5</a> Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy. <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1-2</a> In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-24</a> But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ... <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-50</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said Jeremiah to Zedekiah, Thus said the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If you will assuredly go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then your soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and you shall live, and your house:the God of hosts.<a href="/psalms/80-7.htm">Psalm 80:7,14</a> Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved… <a href="/amos/5-27.htm">Amos 5:27</a> Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.the God of Israel.<a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">1 Chronicles 17:24</a> Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.<a href="/ezra/9-4.htm">Ezra 9:4</a> Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice.If thou.<a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Jeremiah 38:2</a> Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.<a href="/jeremiah/7-6.htm">Jeremiah 7:6,7</a> If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: … <a href="/jeremiah/21-8.htm">Jeremiah 21:8-10</a> And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/35-19.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-3.htm">Babylon's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-9.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-10.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-19.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Live</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-15.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm">Zedekiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/39-16.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Babylon's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-16.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-16.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-20.htm">Live</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-20.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Zedekiah</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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Zedekiah was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. His reign was marked by political instability and pressure from Babylon. Jeremiah's role was to convey God's will, often putting him at odds with the king and his advisors.This is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says The title "LORD God of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority over heavenly armies and earthly affairs. "The God of Israel" reaffirms His covenant relationship with the nation. This introduction underscores the divine authority behind Jeremiah's message, demanding attention and obedience.If you indeed surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon The call to surrender was a direct command from God, countering the nationalistic hopes of resistance. Babylon, under King Nebuchadnezzar, was the dominant power, and surrender was portrayed as an act of obedience to God's will. This was a test of faith for Zedekiah, challenging him to trust God's plan over human strategies.then you will live The promise of life was significant, as it contrasted with the destruction and death that awaited those who resisted. This assurance was both physical survival and a continuation of the Davidic line, which was crucial for the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.this city will not be burned down Jerusalem, the city in question, held religious and cultural significance as the center of Jewish worship and identity. The promise of its preservation was contingent on obedience, highlighting the conditional nature of prophetic warnings and blessings.and you and your household will survive The survival of Zedekiah's household was a personal assurance, emphasizing God's concern for individual and familial well-being. This promise also had implications for the royal lineage, which was important for the continuity of God's covenant promises to David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance in the face of opposition and his deep emotional connection to his prophetic mission. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zedekiah.htm">Zedekiah</a> The last king of Judah before the Babylonian conquest. He was placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar but struggled with his allegiance between Babylon and his own people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_god_of_hosts,_the_god_of_israel.htm">The LORD, the God of Hosts, the God of Israel</a> This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and His covenant relationship with Israel. It underscores His authority over the nations and His power to fulfill His promises. 4. <a href="/topical/o/officers_of_the_king_of_babylon.htm">Officers of the King of Babylon</a> Representatives of Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king. Their presence signifies the impending judgment and the political reality facing Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City (Jerusalem)</a> The capital of Judah, central to Jewish identity and worship. Its fate is a focal point of Jeremiah's prophecies, symbolizing both God's judgment and His mercy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> Jeremiah's message underscores the importance of obeying God's instructions, even when they seem counterintuitive or difficult. True wisdom lies in trusting God's plan. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Zedekiah's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring God's warnings. Disobedience leads to destruction, while obedience brings life and preservation. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a> Despite the impending judgment, God offers a way of escape. His sovereignty is coupled with mercy, providing hope even in dire circumstances. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_delivering_god's_message.htm">Courage in Delivering God's Message</a> Jeremiah's boldness in speaking God's truth to power is an example for believers to stand firm in their faith, regardless of opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_choice_of_life_and_death.htm">The Choice of Life and Death</a> The decision presented to Zedekiah reflects the broader spiritual choice every person faces: to follow God's way or to pursue their own path.<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/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/how_did_zedekiah_ignore_yet_seek_jeremiah.htm">In Jeremiah 37:2, how can we reconcile the claim that King Zedekiah and his officials refused to listen to God’s word with other passages suggesting they occasionally sought Jeremiah’s counsel?</a> <a href="/q/is_jeremiah_38_15-16's_account_reliable.htm">In Jeremiah 38:15–16, how reliable is the account of a secret meeting between Jeremiah and King Zedekiah when both sides had clear motives to document or distort events? </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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/38.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) If thou wilt assuredly go forth.--Literally, If going thou wilt go, the Hebrew idiom of emphasis. The prophet places before the king the alternative of surrender and safety, resistance and destruction, and leaves him to make his choice. The princes of the king of Babylon were those in command of the army by which Jerusalem was invested. The king himself was at Riblah, on the Orontes, in Northern Syria (<a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm" title="But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment on him.">Jeremiah 39:5</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/38.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - The king of Babylon's princes. Nebuchadnezzar himself was in Riblah (<a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Jeremiah 39:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Zedekiah, צִדְקִיָּ֡הוּ (ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6667.htm">Strong's 6667: </a> Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites “This is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָה֩ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֨י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hosts, צְבָא֜וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you indeed surrender יָצֹ֨א (yā·ṣō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <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 שָׂרֵ֤י (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 מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon, בָּבֶל֙ (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 you נַפְשֶׁ֔ךָ (nap̄·še·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion will live, וְחָיְתָ֣ה (wə·ḥā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive this הַזֹּ֔את (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 וְהָעִ֣יר (wə·hā·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement will not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be burned down, תִשָּׂרֵ֖ף (ṯiś·śā·rêp̄) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8313.htm">Strong's 8313: </a> To be, on fire and you אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you and your household וּבֵיתֶֽךָ׃ (ū·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house will survive. וְחָיִ֖תָה (wə·ḥā·yi·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/38-17.htm">Jeremiah 38:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-17.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 38:17 Then said Jeremiah to Zedekiah Thus says (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 38:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 38:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/38-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 38:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 38:18" /></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>