Jeremiah 1:8
Jeremiah 1:8 in Multiple Translations
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.
Have no fear because of them: for I am with you, to keep you safe, says the Lord.
Don't be afraid of them because I'll go with you and I'll look after you. This is the Lord's promise.”
Be not afraide of their faces: for I am with thee to deliuer thee, saith the Lord.
Be not afraid of their faces, for with thee [am] I to deliver thee, — an affirmation of Jehovah.'
Don’t be afraid because of them, for I am with you to rescue you,” says the LORD.
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
Be not afraid at their presence: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.
And you must not be afraid of the people to whom you will speak, because I will protect you from being harmed by them. This will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 1:8
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Jeremiah 1:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אַל
תִּירָ֖א
מִ/פְּנֵי/הֶ֑ם
כִּֽי
אִתְּ/ךָ֥
אֲנִ֛י
לְ/הַצִּלֶ֖/ךָ
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּירָ֖א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
מִ/פְּנֵי/הֶ֑ם
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִתְּ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
אֲנִ֛י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
לְ/הַצִּלֶ֖/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 1:8
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּירָ֖א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
מִ/פְּנֵי/הֶ֑ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִתְּ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
אֲנִ֛י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
לְ/הַצִּלֶ֖/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 1:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 1:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 1:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 1:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 1:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
- Sermons on Jeremiah 1:8
Context — The Call of Jeremiah
6“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!”
7But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.
8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
9Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. 10See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 1:5 | No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 2 | Joshua 1:9 | Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 51:7 | Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. |
| 4 | Luke 12:4–5 | I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 31:6 | Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 15:20–21 | Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD. I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.” |
| 7 | Hebrews 13:5–6 | Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 31:8 | The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” |
| 9 | Ezekiel 2:6–7 | But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 3:8–9 | Behold, I will make your face as hard as their faces, and your forehead as hard as their foreheads. I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.” |
Jeremiah 1:8 Summary
Jeremiah 1:8 is a promise from God to Jeremiah that He will be with him and protect him from harm. This means that Jeremiah doesn't have to be afraid, because God is on his side (as seen in Romans 8:31). Just like Jeremiah, we can trust in God's promise to be with us and protect us, even when we're feeling scared or uncertain (as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6). We can be brave and trust in God's deliverance, knowing that He is always with us and will never leave us (as seen in Joshua 1:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Jeremiah 1:8 and why is it important?
Jeremiah 1:8 is part of God's call to Jeremiah to be a prophet, where God reassures him of His presence and protection, as seen in Jeremiah 1:6-7, where Jeremiah expresses his fear and inadequacy, and God responds with encouragement and commission.
How does God's promise in Jeremiah 1:8 relate to other Bible verses about fear and protection?
God's promise to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:8 is similar to His promise to Joshua in Joshua 1:9, where He tells Joshua to be strong and courageous because He is with him, and to Isaiah in Isaiah 41:10, where He tells Isaiah not to fear because He is his God who strengthens and helps him.
What does it mean for God to 'deliver' Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:8?
When God says He will 'deliver' Jeremiah, it means He will rescue and protect him from harm, as seen in Psalms 34:19, where it says God delivers the righteous from all their troubles, and in 2 Timothy 4:18, where Paul says God will deliver him from every evil work.
How can we apply Jeremiah 1:8 to our own lives and struggles with fear?
Just like Jeremiah, we can trust in God's promise to be with us and protect us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6, where it says God will never leave or forsake us, and in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus promises to be with us always, even to the end of the age.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am struggling with fear, and how can I apply God's promise in Jeremiah 1:8 to those situations?
- How does God's presence and protection in my life give me the courage to stand up for what is right and to share the Gospel with others?
- In what ways can I trust in God's deliverance and protection, even when I face difficult circumstances or challenges?
- How can I, like Jeremiah, be faithful to God's call on my life and trust in His presence and protection, even when it's hard?
- What are some ways I can remind myself of God's promise in Jeremiah 1:8 throughout the day, especially when I'm feeling afraid or uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 1:8
Be not afraid of their faces,.... Their stern looks, their frowning brows, and angry countenances, which would threaten him with destruction and death: for I am with thee, to deliver thee, saith the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 1:8
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD. Be not afraid - (Ezekiel 2:6, "Be not afraid of their words, nor dismayed at their looks").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
Be not afraid of their faces; their fierce looks, , the indication of their enraged minds, ; neither when thou deliverest my message to them, nor when thou mayst be cited before them, ,19. This is God’ s answer to Jeremiah’ s fears in respect of the persons he was to deal with, as the other was in respect of his own consciousness of insufficiency; and he mentions their faces, because the majestic countenance of princes and magistrates is apt to strike a great awe and terror upon children. I am with thee; I will not only send thee as other kings do their ambassadors, but I will go with thee. This God promises to Moses, ,8. To deliver thee: here God promises his protection for encouragement.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
Jeremiah 1:8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I [am] with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.Ver. 8. Be not afraid of their faces.] Look they never so big, as did Henry VIII upon Latimer and upon Lambert, who yet told him his own; as did Stephen Gardiner upon Dr Taylor, martyr, but had as good as he brought. The majesty of a man, as also his wrath, showeth itself in his countenance; and young men especially are apt to be baffled and dashed with fierce looks. For I am with thee to deliver thee.] On one sort or another; thy crown, be sure, no man shall take from thee; thy perpetual triumph thou shalt not lose. Acts and Mon.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
(8) Be not afraid.—The words imply, as in those spoken to Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:6), to St. Peter (Luke 5:10), and St. Paul (Acts 18:9), the fear that sprang from the sense of personal weakness and unfitness to cope with the dangers to which his work exposed him. The “faces” of his adversaries would be a source of terror to him. The consciousness that Jehovah was with him was to raise him from that timidity.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
Verse 8. Be not afraid of their faces] That is, the Jews, whom he knew would persecute him because of the message which he brought. To be fore-warned is to be half armed. He knew what he was to expect from the disobedient and the rebellious, and must now be prepared to meet it.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 1:8
8. Be not afraid] Jeremiah had pleaded his youth, but, as the Lord saw, another cause for his shrinking from the task was his natural timidity.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:8
7, 8. I shall send thee… I am with thee — God sometimes seeks our weakness as well as our strength. Seeming disqualifications may even constitute special fitness: for all real sufficiency is of God.
Sermons on Jeremiah 1:8
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Fear to Fear by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of courage in the face of fear, reminding us that God is always present to deliver us from our struggles. He encourages believers to stand f |
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Quit You Like Men by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of bravery in the face of trials, using the examples of Jeremiah, who faced adversity without fear, and Zedekiah, whose cowardice led to his |
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Four Wonderful Discoveries by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the providence of God and how He prepares and guides His people. He emphasizes that if God has led someone to a particular church or ministry, |
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A Call to Endurance, Part I by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a terrifying experience where a group of high school students went to the plaza to talk to people. He notices one boy reading a passage from Jo |
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Genesis #19 Ch. 29:31 - Ch. 31:14 the Sons of Israel by Chuck Missler | In this 19th study in the book of Genesis, Chuck Misler discusses Genesis chapter 29, verse 31, through chapter 31, verse 14. He begins by sharing an anecdote about meeting Malcolm |
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A Cure for Carnality - a Call to Be Steadfast - Part 2 by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the primary mission of pastor teachers is emphasized, which is to prepare God's people for works of service and to build up the body of Christ. The speaker highligh |
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Be Strong & Courageous by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being strong in times of weakness. He encourages the audience to pray and seek strength from God, even when they feel tire |