Jeremiah 15:21
Jeremiah 15:21 in Multiple Translations
I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”
And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.
And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.
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.
I will liberate you from the power of the wicked, and free you from the clutches of the cruel.
And I will deliuer thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeeme thee out of the hand of the tyrants.
And I have delivered thee from the hand of evil doers, And I have ransomed thee From the hand of the terrible!
“I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the hand of the terrible.”
And I will deliver thee from the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee from the hand of the terrible.
And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the mighty.
Truly, I will keep you safe from those wicked people, I will rescue you when you are seized by cruel people. That will happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 15:21
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Jeremiah 15:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִצַּלְתִּ֖י/ךָ
מִ/יַּ֣ד
רָעִ֑ים
וּ/פְדִתִ֖י/ךָ
מִ/כַּ֥ף
עָרִצִֽים
וְ/הִצַּלְתִּ֖י/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs | Suff
מִ/יַּ֣ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
רָעִ֑ים
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
וּ/פְדִתִ֖י/ךָ
pâdâh
H6299
to ransom
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
מִ/כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
palm
Prep | N-fs
עָרִצִֽים
ʻârîyts
H6184
ruthless
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 15:21
וְ/הִצַּלְתִּ֖י/ךָ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs | 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.
מִ/יַּ֣ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
רָעִ֑ים
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וּ/פְדִתִ֖י/ךָ
pâdâh
H6299
"to ransom"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.
Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.
מִ/כַּ֥ף
kaph
H3709
"palm"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the palm of the hand, like in Exodus 29 where it describes the priest's hands being filled with offerings. It can also symbolize power or strength, like in Psalm 16. It's about the hand or its shape.
Definition: : palm/hand 1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand 1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand 1b) power 1c) sole (of the foot) 1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects 1d1) of thigh-joint 1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow) 1d3) hollow (of sling) 1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees) 1d5) handles (as bent)
Usage: Occurs in 180 OT verses. KJV: branch, [phrase] foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Psalms 7:4.
עָרִצִֽים
ʻârîyts
H6184
"ruthless"
Adj
This word describes someone or something that inspires fear or awe, often due to great power or strength. It can be translated as mighty, oppressor, or ruthless in different contexts.
Definition: awe-inspiring, terror-striking, awesome, terrifying, ruthless, mighty
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent. See also: Job 6:23; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 37:35.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 15:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 15:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 15:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 15:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 15:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
- Sermons on Jeremiah 15:21
Context — The LORD’s Promise
19Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.
20Then 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.
21I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 1:10 | He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, |
| 2 | Isaiah 49:24–25 | Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 50:34 | Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon. |
| 4 | Psalms 37:40 | The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. |
| 5 | Isaiah 29:20 | For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— |
| 6 | Isaiah 54:17 | No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. |
| 7 | Genesis 48:16 | the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” |
| 8 | Psalms 27:2 | When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. |
| 9 | Isaiah 25:3–5 | Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, like heat in a dry land. You subdue the uproar of foreigners. As the shade of a cloud cools the heat, so the song of the ruthless is silenced. |
| 10 | Isaiah 29:5 | But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant, |
Jeremiah 15:21 Summary
[Jeremiah 15:21 is a promise from God that He will deliver us from people who want to hurt us and redeem us from those who are cruel. This means that God will rescue us from harm and set us free from those who want to do us wrong, just like it says in Psalm 34:17-20. We can trust in God's deliverance because of His love and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6. By trusting in God's promise, we can have peace and confidence in His protection and care.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be delivered from the hand of the wicked?
According to Jeremiah 15:21, being delivered from the hand of the wicked means that God will rescue us from those who intend to harm us, as seen in Psalm 121:7 where it says, 'The Lord will keep you from all harm'.
Who are the ruthless in this verse?
The ruthless in Jeremiah 15:21 refer to those who are violent and merciless, similar to the oppressors mentioned in Isaiah 58:6, and God promises to redeem us from their grasp.
How can we trust in God's deliverance?
We can trust in God's deliverance because of His faithfulness and love, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:6, where it says, 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you'
What is the condition for receiving God's deliverance?
The condition for receiving God's deliverance, as seen in the context of Jeremiah 15:19-21, is to return to God and speak noble words, being obedient to His will, as also mentioned in Proverbs 10:30, where it says, 'The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not inhabit the land'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's deliverance in my life, and how can I trust in His promise of protection?
- How can I apply the promise of Jeremiah 15:21 to my current struggles and challenges, and what does it mean to trust in God's redemption?
- In what ways can I be a light to those around me who may be experiencing oppression or hardship, and how can I share the hope of God's deliverance with them?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's deliverance and redemption, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 15:21
And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked,.... The wicked Jews, Zedekiah and his courtiers, who imprisoned him: and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible; as kings and great
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 15:21
And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen 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 the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked; the wicked Jews; and out of the hand of the terrible; and the power of the terrible Chaldeans, into whose hands thou shalt come, but be preserved from any harm by the workings of my providence for thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
Jeremiah 15:21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.Ver. 21. And I will deliver thee.] I will, I will; never fear it, man, but go on courageously. Deal courageously, and God shall be with the good.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
Verse 21. I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked] From the power of this evil people. And I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.] Out of the power of the Chaldean armies. Every thing took place as God had promised, for no word of his can ever fall to the ground.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 15:21
Ch. Jeremiah 15:10-21. The prophet bewails his lot. God’s reply The passage as a whole is one of the most eloquent and pathetic in the Book. The date cannot be determined with confidence. The latter part of Jehoiakim’s reign is a fitting one to suggest. Jeremiah 15:13-14 are almost certainly to be rejected, while 11 and 12 need either drastic emendation or omission. Gi. considers that 11–14 have been inserted here from another context. They are also unrhythmical. We may subdivide as follows.
(i) Jeremiah 15:10-14. Alas, that I was ever born to be assailed by all men. I am subjected to revilings, as though I were a usurer or a defaulting debtor. Jehovah indeed promised me support in evil times, and that my foes should seek my aid when trouble came. Can what is strong as northern iron or bronze be broken? [Thy valued possessions throughout the land shall be plundered by thy foes because of thy misdeeds. They shall lead thee into captivity, by reason of thy sins.] (ii) Jeremiah 15:15-18. O Lord, Thou knowest that my sufferings are on Thy behalf. Spare Thou my foes no longer. Thy words have been my stay and sustenance, yea, my joy, in my loneliness. Thy wrath at the wickedness of the nation has been mine as well.
Shall my pain be ever as now? Shall my trust in Thee be brought toconfusion? (iii) Jeremiah 15:19-21. The Lord’s reply. If thou wilt return wholeheartedly to My service, and reject from within thee every unworthy thought, I will accept thee again, and the people, unsolicited, shall seek My words at thy mouth. Through My support thou shalt be impregnable against all attacks of the strongest of thy enemies.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:21
20, 21. These verses contain an amplified repetition of the promise given at the very outset of his ministry, Jeremiah 1:18-19.
Sermons on Jeremiah 15:21
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Thou Art Mine by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the music and hymns that were sung, which he believes will touch the hearts of the listeners. He then recommends two |
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Matthew 6:34 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of not worrying about the future, as highlighted in Matthew 6:34. He explains that both the rich and the poor face the challenge of focusing t |
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On the Character of Paul, as a Man of Prayer. by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the character of Paul as a man of prayer and unbending integrity. He emphasizes the essence of prayer as a cry of the soul, a sign of penitence, and the br |
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Desperate Situations by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about God's miraculous deliverance in the darkest hours, citing examples from the Bible such as Peter's chains falling off in prison, Paul and Silas bein |
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The Lord My Deliverer by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes that the Lord is our true Deliverer, who has delivered us from past sins, is delivering us in our present struggles, and will continue to deliver us in |
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The Power of the Spirit to Deliver by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in delivering believers from hopeless situations, as illustrated by Paul's assurance of ongoing deliverance i |
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Mark 5:35 to End. He Raises Jairus' Daughter. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches on the story of Jairus' daughter, highlighting the importance of unwavering faith in Jesus, even in the face of seemingly impossible situations. Jesus |