Jeremiah 15:11
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.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֔ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אִם
verily
H518
אִם
verily
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
3 of 16
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
ל֣וֹא׀
Verily
H3808
ל֣וֹא׀
Verily
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 16
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לְט֑וֹב
it shall be well
H2896
לְט֑וֹב
it shall be well
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
6 of 16
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
אִם
verily
H518
אִם
verily
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
7 of 16
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
ל֣וֹא׀
Verily
H3808
ל֣וֹא׀
Verily
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 16
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הִפְגַּ֣עְתִּֽי
to entreat
H6293
הִפְגַּ֣עְתִּֽי
to entreat
Strong's:
H6293
Word #:
9 of 16
to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
וּבְעֵ֥ת
and in the time
H6256
וּבְעֵ֥ת
and in the time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
11 of 16
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
וּבְעֵ֥ת
and in the time
H6256
וּבְעֵ֥ת
and in the time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
13 of 16
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
Cross References
Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Psalms 106:46He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.Jeremiah 37:3And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us.Ecclesiastes 8:12Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Historical Context
When Babylon conquered Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar specifically ordered Jeremiah's protection. The prophet who warned of Babylon's coming was honored by Babylon while those who promised peace suffered destruction.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's particular care for faithful servants manifest during times of general judgment?
- What does Jeremiah's preservation teach about God's sovereignty over enemy actions?
- How should promises of protection be understood in contexts of widespread suffering?
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Analysis & Commentary
God responds to Jeremiah's complaint (15:10): '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.' The promise is specific: Jeremiah will survive and even be treated well by conquering forces. The word 'remnant' can mean either Jeremiah's remaining days or those he influences. This promise was literally fulfilled when Babylon treated Jeremiah with respect (Jeremiah 39:11-14; 40:1-6). This demonstrates God's particular care for His faithful servants even amid general judgment. The phrase 'time of evil and affliction' acknowledges coming hardship but promises preservation.