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Jeremiah 39:18

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 39:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For I will surely save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee; because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For I will surely save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee; because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith Jehovah.
Jeremiah 39:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 39

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15Now the word of Jehovah came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the guard, saying,
16Go, and speak to Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished before thee in that day.
17But I will deliver thee in that day, saith Jehovah; and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.
18For I will surely save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee; because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For I will surely deliver thee, etc.] Or, in “delivering will deliver thee”f737; this is a repetition and confirmation of what is promised in (<243917>Jeremiah 39:17), and more fully explains it: and thou shall not fall by the sword: by the sword of the Chaldeans, when the city should be taken, as he feared he should: but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: shall be safe; be like a prey taken out of the hand of the mighty, and be enjoyed beyond expectation, having been given up for lost; and therefore matter of the greater joy, such as is expressed at the taking of spoils: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the Lord. The Targum is, “in my word”; what he had done in serving the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“life . . . for a prey--(See on Jer 21:9; Jer 38:2; Jer 45:5). put . . . trust in me-- (Jer 38:7-9). Trust in God was the root of his fearlessness of the wrath of men, in his humanity to the prophet (Ch1 5:20; Psa 37:40). The "life" he thus risked was to be his reward, being spared beyond all hope, when the lives of his enemies should be forfeited ("for a prey"). Next: Jeremiah Chapter 40”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A prey unto thee - An unexpected and unlooked-for gain. He had given proof of faith in courageously delivering God’s prophet. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Jeremiah 39". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/jeremiah-39.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“but: Jer 21:9, Jer 38:2, Jer 45:4, Jer 45:5 because: Jer 17:7, Jer 17:8; Rom 2:12; Ch1 5:20; Psa 2:12, Psa 33:18, Psa 34:22, Psa 37:3, Psa 37:39, Psa 37:40, Psa 84:12; Psa 146:3-6, Psa 147:11; Isa 26:3; Eph 1:12; Pe1 1:21 Next: Jeremiah Chapter 40”
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