Jeremiah 39:17 net — But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.

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"But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear."

— Jeremiah 39:17, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 39 — Context

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sent and had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guardhouse. They turned him over to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam and the grandson of Shaphan, to take him home with him. But Jeremiah stayed among the people.

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Ebed Melech Is Promised Deliverance because of His Faith Now the LORD’s message had come to Jeremiah while he was still confined in the courtyard of the guardhouse,

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“Go and tell Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian,‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, has said,“I will carry out against this city what I promised. It will mean disaster and not good fortune for it. When that disaster happens, you will be there to see it.

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But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.

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I will certainly save you. You will not fall victim to violence. You will escape with your life because you trust in me. I, the LORD, affirm it!”’”

Jeremiah 39:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 39:17 say?
Jeremiah 39:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.”
Where is Jeremiah 39:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 39:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 39, verse 17.
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 39:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 39:17 in?
Jeremiah 39:17 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 39:17?
Jeremiah 39:17 reads (NET): “But I will rescue you when it happens. I, the LORD, affirm it! You will not be handed over to those whom you fear.” 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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