King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not die.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Tzidkiyahu said to Yirmeyahu, "Don't tell anyone what you just said, or you will die.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then Zedekiah warned Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone know about this conversation, or you will die.
American Standard Version:
Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not die.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then said{H559} Zedekiah{H6667} unto Jeremiah{H3414}, Let no man{H376} know{H3045} of these words{H1697}, and thou shalt not die{H4191}.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 38:24
Jeremiah 38:24 is set within the broader historical context of the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, just before its fall to the Babylonian Empire. King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, is speaking to the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah has been prophesying the inevitable destruction of Jerusalem and advising surrender to the Babylonians as the will of God, which has made him deeply unpopular with many of the king's advisors and the people of Judah.
In this verse, Zedekiah is concerned about the political and personal ramifications of Jeremiah's prophecies. He asks Jeremiah to keep their conversation secret, promising that no harm will come to him if he does so. This request reflects the king's fear of the public and the court officials who might react violently to Jeremiah's messages, which they perceive as treasonous. Zedekiah's command to keep the prophecies private indicates his reluctance to openly accept Jeremiah's counsel or to act decisively in the face of the impending crisis.
The themes present in this verse include the tension between public and private duty, the difficulty of speaking truth to power, and the fear of political repercussions. It also highlights the isolation of a ruler who is caught between the divine will communicated through the prophet and the expectations and pressures of his subjects and advisors. The verse underscores the precarious position of Jeremiah, who must navigate the treacherous political landscape while remaining faithful to his prophetic calling. It reflects the broader narrative of Jeremiah's life and ministry, characterized by opposition, rejection, and the challenge of proclaiming a difficult message during a time of national crisis.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H6667
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִדְקִיָּה
Transliteration: Tsidqîyâh
Pronunciation: tsid-kee-yaw'
Description: or צִדְקִיָּהוּ; from צֶדֶק and יָהּ; right of Jah; Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites; Zedekiah, Zidkijah. - Strong's Number: H3414
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִרְמְיָה
Transliteration: Yirmᵉyâh
Pronunciation: yir-meh-yaw'
Description: or יִרְמְיָהוּ; from רוּם and יָהּ; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites; Jeremiah. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H3045
There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָדַע
Transliteration: yâdaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.