Jeremiah 15:21 kjv
And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.
Jeremiah 15:21 nkjv
"I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked, And I will redeem you from the grip of the terrible."
Jeremiah 15:21 niv
"I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel."
Jeremiah 15:21 esv
I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless."
Jeremiah 15:21 nlt
Yes, I will certainly keep you safe from these wicked men.
I will rescue you from their cruel hands."
Jeremiah 15 21 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 15:21 | "I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grip of the violent." | Explicit statement of deliverance |
| Psalm 7:1-2 | "O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, lest like a lion they rend me, in pieces, with none to rescue." | Similar plea for deliverance from pursuers |
| Psalm 17:13-14 | "Lead me not into their desire; let them not be triumphant! Let not the proud trample me underfoot, my feet from all wrongdoing, the hand of the wicked keep me back." | Prayer against wicked, desire, and trampling |
| Psalm 31:15 | "But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”" | Declaration of trust in God's power |
| Psalm 35:4 | "Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who plot my hurt!" | Imprecation against enemies |
| Psalm 43:1 | "Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people; from the deceitful and unjust man, rescue me!" | Plea for vindication and rescue |
| Psalm 71:1-2 | "In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me." | Assurance of God's righteousness in deliverance |
| Psalm 118:7 | "The LORD is my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me." | God as helper and cause of triumph |
| Psalm 139:1-4 | "O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit and when I rise; you discern my thoughts from afar." | God's intimate knowledge and presence |
| Isaiah 41:10 | "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." | God's presence, strengthening, and help |
| Isaiah 43:1-2 | "But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'" | God's redemption and possession of His people |
| Isaiah 49:25-26 | "for thus says the LORD: "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with those who contend against you, and I will save your children."" | God's active contention and salvation |
| Jeremiah 1:8 | "Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD." | Direct assurance to Jeremiah |
| Jeremiah 1:19 | "And they will fight against you, but they will not prevail against you, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.”" | Promise of no prevailing opposition |
| Jeremiah 17:18 | "Let my persecutors be put to shame, but let me not be put to shame; let them be terrified, but let me not be terrified; bring upon them the day of disaster; destroy them with repeated destruction!" | Imprecation and plea against persecutors |
| Jeremiah 20:11 | "But the LORD is with me as a mighty warrior; therefore my persecutors shall stumble and shall not overcome me; they shall be put to shame, because they have no understanding, with an everlasting confusion that cannot be forgotten." | God as mighty warrior, causing enemies to stumble |
| Daniel 3:17 | "If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king." | Faith in God's deliverance |
| Acts 12:11 | "When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.”" | Angelic deliverance of Peter |
| 2 Corinthians 1:10 | "who delivered us from so great a death and will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again." | Hope in continued deliverance |
| 2 Timothy 3:11 | "...persecutions, sufferings...as indeed happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra, which persecutions I endured. Yet from them all the Lord rescued me." | Testimony of deliverance from persecution |
| Revelation 12:11 | "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." | Overcoming through Christ's work |
| 2 Peter 2:9 | "then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment." | God's knowledge of rescuing the godly |
Jeremiah 15 verses
Jeremiah 15 21 Meaning
This verse speaks of God's deliverance of Jeremiah from those who seek to destroy him, particularly the violent and wicked who have plotted against his life. It affirms God's presence and commitment to protect and save His servant.
Jeremiah 15 21 Context
Jeremiah 15 is set in a period of intense persecution for the prophet. The people of Judah are not only facing external threats from Babylon but are also actively hostile towards Jeremiah and his prophecies, blaming him for their nation's woes. Jeremiah expresses his despair and laments his difficult calling, feeling forsaken. In this specific verse, God directly addresses Jeremiah's anguish by assuring him of divine protection against his oppressors. This follows God's reprimand of Jeremiah for questioning His justice, reaffirming that Jeremiah is called to be a tool of judgment, not a recipient of ultimate destruction by the hands of the wicked he condemns. The historical context is the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, a time of great turmoil and suffering for the people of Judah and for Jeremiah personally.
Jeremiah 15 21 Word Analysis
"I" (אֲנִי - aní): The first-person singular pronoun, emphasizing God's personal involvement and agency. This highlights His direct intervention.
"will deliver" (אָצִיל - atsil): This verb signifies to rescue, to spare, to deliver, to separate from danger or destruction. It conveys God's act of actively separating Jeremiah from his enemies and harm.
"you" (אֹתְךָ - otkha): The masculine singular pronoun, referring directly to Jeremiah.
"from the hand" (מִן־יַד - min-yad): "Min" means from, and "yad" means hand. This phrase metaphorically represents the power, control, and authority of the wicked over Jeremiah. God promises to snatch Jeremiah from their grasp.
"of the wicked" (הָרָשָׁע - harasha): "Ha" is the definite article "the," and "rasha" means wicked, evil, wrongdoer. It refers generally to those who practice evil, particularly those actively opposing God's word and messenger.
"and" (וְ - ve): A conjunctive particle.
"will redeem" (וְגָאַלְתִּי - ve'ga'alti): "Ve" for "and," and "ga'al" (conjugated as ga'alti) meaning to redeem, to ransom, to act as a kinsman-redeemer. This suggests a deeper form of deliverance, one that involves God's covenantal rights and a sense of rightful possession and liberation from bondage. It implies reclaiming from the domain of the violent.
"you" (אֹתְךָ - otkha): Again, referring directly to Jeremiah.
"from the grip" (מִכַּף - mikkaf): "Mi" for "from," and "kaf" meaning palm of the hand, hand, or grip. Similar to "yad," it emphasizes being held or captured by the enemy, often with the connotation of a firm, enclosing hold.
"of the violent" (וְהָעֲרִיצִים - veha'aritsim): "Ve" for "and," "ha" for "the," and "aritsim" (plural of arits) meaning violent, terrible, or dread. It refers to those who are fierce, cruel, and inspire fear through their actions.
Group analysis (hand of the wicked/grip of the violent): The repetition of "hand" (yad) and "grip" (kaf) emphasizes the complete control and severe danger Jeremiah is in. God promises to remove him from the complete power and oppressive hold of those who wish him harm.
Group analysis (deliver and redeem): These two verbs ("atsil" and "ga'alti") work in tandem. Deliverance speaks to immediate rescue, while redemption implies a more profound, potentially covenantal liberation, a reclamation from ownership by the wicked.
Jeremiah 15 21 Bonus Section
The Hebrew word ga'al (redeem) often carries connotations of familial responsibility, as seen in the role of the kinsman-redeemer (goel) in the Old Testament, who would redeem land or family members. While not explicitly a familial relationship in this verse, God's use of this term suggests a deep, intimate connection and a proprietary right over Jeremiah, ensuring his liberation. This act of redemption mirrors God's redemption of Israel from Egypt. The verse's message of God's protection of Jeremiah echoes the broader prophetic theme that God, while using nations as instruments of judgment, will ultimately preserve His chosen servants from annihilation by those same forces or from internal wickedness.
Jeremiah 15 21 Commentary
God reassures Jeremiah that despite the pervasive hostility and threats he faces from wicked and violent individuals, He Himself will actively intervene to save him. This promise is not merely a general assurance but a direct counter to Jeremiah's own despair and sense of abandonment. God frames this deliverance in terms of His sovereign power, choosing to separate Jeremiah from harm ("deliver") and to reclaim him from the control of his enemies ("redeem"). This highlights God's unwavering commitment to His prophets, even amidst severe persecution. It teaches that while followers of God may face intense opposition from the world, divine protection is assured for those faithfully carrying out His will, underscoring God's ultimate sovereignty over all circumstances and adversaries.