Jeremiah 15:21

What does Jeremiah 15:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Jeremiah 15:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will keep you safe from the hands of the evil-doers, and I will give you salvation from the hands of the cruel ones.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I have delivered thee from the hand of evil doers, And I have ransomed thee From the hand of the terrible!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the mighty.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

yea, I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

Context

v.20And I will make thee unto this people a fortified brazen wall; and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 50:34

    Their Redeemer is strong; Jehovah of hosts is his name: he will thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

  • Isaiah 54:17

    No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.

  • Psalms 27:2

    When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

  • Romans 16:20

    And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:10

    who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

  • Isaiah 49:24

    Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered?

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