Jeremiah 26:14
Jeremiah 26:14 in Multiple Translations
As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.
As for me, here I am in your hands: do with me whatever seems good and right in your opinion.
As far as I'm concerned, I'm in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right.
As for me, beholde, I am in your hands: do with me as ye thinke good and right.
'And I, lo, I [am] in your hand, do to me as is good and as is right in your eyes;
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand. Do with me what is good and right in your eyes.
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as it seemeth good and meet to you.
But as for me, behold I am in your hands: do with me what is good and right in your eyes:
As for me, I am not able to free myself from your grasp. So you can do to me whatever you want to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 26:14
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Jeremiah 26:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲנִ֖י
הִנְ/נִ֣י
בְ/יֶדְ/כֶ֑ם
עֲשׂוּ
לִ֛/י
כַּ/טּ֥וֹב
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
בְּ/עֵינֵי/כֶֽם
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
הִנְ/נִ֣י
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
בְ/יֶדְ/כֶ֑ם
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
עֲשׂוּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לִ֛/י
Prep | Suff
כַּ/טּ֥וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Prep | Adj
בְּ/עֵינֵי/כֶֽם
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 26:14
וַ/אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
הִנְ/נִ֣י
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
בְ/יֶדְ/כֶ֑ם
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
עֲשׂוּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לִ֛/י
""
Prep | Suff
כַּ/טּ֥וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Prep | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/עֵינֵי/כֶֽם
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 26:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 26:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 26:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 26:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 26:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 26:14
Context — Jeremiah Threatened with Death
12But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.
13So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you.
14As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.
15But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.” 16Then the officials and all the people told the priests and prophets, “This man is not worthy of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 9:25 | Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.” |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 15:26 | But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 38:5 | “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” |
| 4 | Daniel 3:16 | Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. |
Jeremiah 26:14 Summary
[Jeremiah 26:14 shows us that Jeremiah is willing to trust God with his life, even if it means facing danger or harm. He says 'As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right', which means he is surrendering to God's plan and trusting in His goodness. This is similar to what Jesus taught in Matthew 26:39, where He prayed 'not My will, but Yours be done'. Jeremiah's example teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and providence, even when we don't understand what's happening, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeremiah's attitude towards the people in Jeremiah 26:14?
Jeremiah's attitude is one of surrender and trust in God, as he says 'As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right', showing his faith in God's sovereignty, similar to Jesus' prayer in Matthew 26:39.
Is Jeremiah being passive or cowardly in Jeremiah 26:14?
No, Jeremiah is not being passive or cowardly, but rather, he is demonstrating his trust in God's plan and protection, as seen in Psalm 37:5, which says 'Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act'
How does Jeremiah's statement in Jeremiah 26:14 relate to his prophetic ministry?
Jeremiah's statement is a declaration of his commitment to his prophetic calling, despite the potential risks and consequences, as he has been instructed by God to speak His words to the people, as seen in Jeremiah 1:7-8
What can we learn from Jeremiah's example in Jeremiah 26:14?
We can learn the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and providence, even in the face of uncertainty or danger, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's will, just like Jeremiah did in Jeremiah 26:14?
- How can I demonstrate trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with difficult circumstances or uncertain outcomes?
- What are some ways I can commit my way to the Lord, as Psalm 37:5 instructs, in my daily life and decisions?
- How can I balance my desire for self-preservation with my commitment to following God's will, as Jeremiah did in his prophetic ministry?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 26:14
As for me, behold, I [am] in your hand,.... In their power, as they were the chief court of judicature; and to whom it belonged to judge of prophets, and to acquit or condemn them, as they saw fit;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 26:14
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
I am in your hand; that is, I am in your prover (as hand often signifieth in Scripture). Jeremiah doth not by this acknowledge any power they had justly thus to restrain and question him. Nor doth he dare them to do what they had a natural power to do, by saying, Do with me what seemeth good unto you; the phrase imports no more than that he could not hinder their doing with him what they pleased. The hands in which he was were the hands of violence, not of justice; for though they had a just power against false prophets, yet they had no such power against any prophet sent by God, let the matter of his prophecy be never so threatening and ungrateful to them. Therefore he addeth,
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
Jeremiah 26:14 As for me, behold, I [am] in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.Ver. 14. As for me, behold, I am in your hand.] See here how God gave his holy prophet a mouth and wisdom, such as his adversaries were not able to resist. The like he did to other of his martyrs and confessors, as were easy to instance. If the queen will give me life, I will thank her; if she will banish me, I will thank her; if she will burn me, I will thank her, said Bradford to Cresswell, offering to intercede for him. To do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.] But this I can safely say, Non omnis moriar. All that ye can do is, to "kill the body." Kill me you may, but hurt me you cannot. Life in God’ s displeasure is worse than death. I am not of their mind who say, “κακωςζηνκρειονηθανεινκαλως.” - Euripid. in Aulide. Better live basely than die bravely. Faxit Deus ut quilibet nostrum epilogum habeat galeatum.
God grant that, whether our death be a burnt-offering of martyrdom, or a peace offering of a natural death, it may be a free will offering, a sweet sacrifice to the Lord. Acts and Mon., 1462.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
(14) As for me, behold . . .—Literally, And I, behold, I am in your hands; and for “as seemeth good and meet unto you,” read in your eyes. The prophet feels himself powerless in the presence of his accusers and judges, and can but appeal to the Judge of all.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
Verse 14. As for me, behold, I am in your hand] I am the messenger of God; you may do with me what you please; but if you slay me, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 26:14
7–16. See introd. summary to ch.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:14
13-15. Amend your ways — Even now he has for them a message of love and hope. He speaks as a man eager for one thing — the good of the commonwealth.
Sermons on Jeremiah 26:14
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Here Am I, Let Him Do to Me As by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, illustrating how true strength lies in yielding ourselves to Him, as exemplified by figures like Isaac, Jesus, M |
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But Suppose God Doesn't Do It by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He highlights how their faith in God allowed them to be delivered from |
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I Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence, sovereignty, and love. He encourages the audience to have a quiet heart and not rush after thei |
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(Mount Vernon) Daniel by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a wise and righteous life. He uses the example of a man who behaved wisely because of God's presence with him. The s |
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Guarding the Sheep by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker identifies himself as a watchman called by God to warn the Church of Jesus Christ. He expresses his concern about the prosperity gospel and the false te |
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Daniel, a Role Model by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of standing firm in one's faith, even in the face of persecution. He references the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego f |
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2) Ministry From Spring Harvest - Chapter 3 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He emphasizes that God sometimes chooses to deliver his people from dif |