Jeremiah 38:5 web — Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.

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"Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you."

— Jeremiah 38:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.”
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ASV
“And Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he that can do anything against you. ”
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NET
“King Zedekiah said to them,“Very well, you can do what you want with him. For I cannot do anything to stop you.””
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DRB
“And king Sedecias said: Behold he is in your hands: for it is not lawful for the king to deny you any thing.”
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BBE
“Then Zedekiah the king said, See, he is in your hands: for the king was not able to do anything against them.”
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KJVA
“Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.”
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Jeremiah 38 — Context

Thus says Yahweh, He who remains in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; but he who goes forth to the Chaldeans shall live, and his life shall be to him for a prey, and he shall live.

Thus says Yahweh, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it.

Then the princes said to the king, "Please let this man be put to death; because he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man doesn't seek the welfare of this people, but the hurt."

Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.

Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchijah the king's son, that was in the court of the guard: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. In the dungeon there was no water, but mire; and Jeremiah sank in the mire.

Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, a eunuch, who was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon (the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin),

Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spoke to the king, saying,

Jeremiah 38:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 38:5 say?

Jeremiah 38:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.”

Where is Jeremiah 38:5 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 38:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 38, verse 5.

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 38:5.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 38:5 in?

Jeremiah 38:5 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 38:5?

Jeremiah 38:5 reads (WEB): “Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.” 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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