Jeremiah 39:17
But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.
Original Language Analysis
וְהִצַּלְתִּ֥יךָ
But I will deliver
H5337
וְהִצַּלְתִּ֥יךָ
But I will deliver
Strong's:
H5337
Word #:
1 of 13
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
בַיּוֹם
thee in that day
H3117
בַיּוֹם
thee in that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַה֖וּא
H1931
הַה֖וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 13
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְלֹ֤א
H3808
וְלֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִנָּתֵן֙
and thou shalt not be given
H5414
תִנָּתֵן֙
and thou shalt not be given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
7 of 13
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בְּיַ֣ד
into the hand
H3027
בְּיַ֣ד
into the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
9 of 13
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Cross References
Psalms 50:15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.Jeremiah 1:19And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.2 Samuel 24:14And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.Jeremiah 38:9My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city.Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.Jeremiah 38:1Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.Daniel 6:16Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
Historical Context
While Jerusalem fell and most perished, this Ethiopian servant received divine protection as reward for rescuing Jeremiah.
Questions for Reflection
- How does showing mercy to God's servants result in receiving mercy yourself?
- What does this teach about God's individual care even during general judgment?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
'I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD.' This personal promise to Ebed-melech contrasts with Jerusalem's general destruction. God's particular care for individuals who show mercy reflects the Beatitude 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy' (Matt 5:7). Individual faith receives individual reward even amid corporate judgment.