Jeremiah 38:21 akjv — But if you refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD has showed me:

American King James Version

"But if you refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD has showed me: "

— Jeremiah 38:21, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 38 — Context

18

But if you will not go forth to the king of Babylon’s princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape out of their hand.

19

And Zedekiah the king said to Jeremiah, I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.

20

But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver you. Obey, I beseech you, the voice of the LORD, which I speak to you: so it shall be well to you, and your soul shall live.

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But if you refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD has showed me:

22

And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of Judah’s house shall be brought forth to the king of Babylon’s princes, and those women shall say, Your friends have set you on, and have prevailed against you: your feet are sunk in the mire, and they are turned away back.

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So they shall bring out all your wives and your children to the Chaldeans: and you shall not escape out of their hand, but shall be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon: and you shall cause this city to be burned with fire. ¶

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Then said Zedekiah to Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and you shall not die.

Jeremiah 38:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 38:21 say?
Jeremiah 38:21 in the American King James Version reads: “But if you refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD has showed me: ”
Where is Jeremiah 38:21 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 38:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 38, verse 21.
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 38:21.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 38:21 in?
Jeremiah 38:21 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 38:21?
Jeremiah 38:21 reads (AKJV): “But if you refuse to go forth, this is the word that the LORD has showed me: ” 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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