Jeremiah 1:8 akjv — Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

American King James Version

"Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. "

— Jeremiah 1:8, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

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Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.

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Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. ¶

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But the LORD said to me, Say not, I am a child: for you shall go to all that I shall send you, and whatever I command you you shall speak.

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Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

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Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.

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See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant. ¶

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Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what see you? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

Jeremiah 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:8 say?
Jeremiah 1:8 in the American King James Version reads: “Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. ”
Where is Jeremiah 1:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 1:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 1:8 in?
Jeremiah 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 1:8?
Jeremiah 1:8 reads (AKJV): “Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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