Jeremiah 38:13
Jeremiah 38:13 in Multiple Translations
and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
So they drew up Jeremiah with the cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.
So pulling Jeremiah up with the cords they got him out of the water-hole: and Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen.
and using the ropes they pulled him up and took him out of the cistern. Jeremiah stayed there in the guard's courtyard.
So they drewe vp Ieremiah with coards and tooke him vp out of the dungeon, and Ieremiah remained in the court of the prison.
and they draw out Jeremiah with cords, and bring him up out of the pit, and Jeremiah dwelleth in the court of the prison.
So they lifted Jeremiah up with the cords, and took him up out of the dungeon; and Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
And they drew up Jeremias with the cords, and brought him forth out of the dungeon. And Jeremias remained in the entry of the prison.
Then they pulled me out of the well. I returned to the courtyard where the palace guards stayed, and I stayed there.
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Jeremiah 38:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּמְשְׁכ֤וּ
אֶֽת
יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
בַּֽ/חֲבָלִ֔ים
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
אֹת֖/וֹ
מִן
הַ/בּ֑וֹר
וַ/יֵּ֣שֶׁב
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
הַ/מַּטָּרָֽה
וַ/יִּמְשְׁכ֤וּ
mâshak
H4900
to draw
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
בַּֽ/חֲבָלִ֔ים
chebel
H2256
cord
Prep | N-cp
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/בּ֑וֹר
bôwr
H953
pit
Art | N-ms
וַ/יֵּ֣שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cs
הַ/מַּטָּרָֽה
maṭṭârâʼ
H4307
guardhouse
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 38:13
וַ/יִּמְשְׁכ֤וּ
mâshak
H4900
"to draw"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To draw can mean many things in the Bible, such as to pull or lead something, to sow seeds, or to make music. It is used in various contexts, including war, farming, and worship. The word is used in different forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to draw, drag, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw (and lift out), drag along, lead along, drag or lead off, draw down 1a2) to draw (the bow) 1a3) to proceed, march 1a4) to draw out or give (a sound) 1a5) to draw out, prolong, continue 1a6) to trail (seed in sowing) 1a7) to cheer, draw, attract, gratify 1b) (Niphal) to be drawn out 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be drawn out, be postponed, be deferred 1c2) to be tall
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: draw (along, out), continue, defer, extend, forbear, [idiom] give, handle, make (pro-, sound) long, [idiom] sow, scatter, stretch out. See also: Genesis 37:28; Psalms 85:6; Psalms 10:9.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִרְמְיָ֨הוּ֙
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
בַּֽ/חֲבָלִ֔ים
chebel
H2256
"cord"
Prep | N-cp
A cord or rope, also a measured area of land or a group of people tied together. In the Bible, it appears in books like Joshua and Psalms. It can also mean a company or region.
Definition: 1) a cord, rope, territory, band, company 1a) a rope, cord 1b) a measuring-cord or line 1c) a measured portion, lot, part, region 1d) a band or company § destruction
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: band, coast, company, cord, country, destruction, line, lot, pain, pang, portion, region, rope, snare, sorrow, tackling. See also: Deuteronomy 3:4; Psalms 119:61; Psalms 16:6.
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/בּ֑וֹר
bôwr
H953
"pit"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a cistern or pit, often used to hold water or as a prison. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement, like a dungeon or well. It is a physical hole in the ground.
Definition: pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well. See also: Genesis 37:20; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 7:16.
וַ/יֵּ֣שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
בַּ/חֲצַ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/מַּטָּרָֽה
maṭṭârâʼ
H4307
"guardhouse"
Art | N-fs
This word can refer to a guardhouse or prison, where people are watched and protected. It can also mean a target or mark, symbolizing something to aim for or a sign of warning. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement or a goal to strive for.
Definition: 1) guard, ward, prison, mark, target 1a) guard, ward, prison 1b) target, mark (fig. of chastisement)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: mark, prison. See also: 1 Samuel 20:20; Jeremiah 33:1; Jeremiah 32:2.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 38:13
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- Jeremiah 38:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 38:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 38:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 38:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 38:13
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 38:13
- Sermons on Jeremiah 38:13
Context — Jeremiah Cast into the Cistern
11Then Ebed-melech took the men with him and went to the king’s palace, to a place below the storehouse. From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them with ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern.
12Ebed-melech the Cushite cried out to Jeremiah, “Put these worn-out rags and clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so,
13and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.
14Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance to the house of the LORD. “I am going to ask you something,” said the king to Jeremiah. “Do not hide anything from me.” 15“If I tell you,” Jeremiah replied, “you will surely put me to death. And even if I give you advice, you will not listen to me.”Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 37:21 | So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
| 2 | Acts 28:16 | When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. |
| 3 | Acts 23:35 | he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. |
| 4 | Acts 28:30 | Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. |
| 5 | Acts 24:23–26 | He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 39:14–18 | had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people. And while Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD had come to him: “Go and tell Ebed-melech the Cushite that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I am about to fulfill My words against this city for harm and not for good, and on that day they will be fulfilled before your eyes. But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear. For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’” |
| 7 | 1 Kings 22:27 | and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 38:28 | And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 38:6 | So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. |
Jeremiah 38:13 Summary
This verse tells us about how Jeremiah was rescued from a cistern, a deep hole in the ground, with the help of some ropes and a kind man named Ebed-melech. After being pulled out, Jeremiah was taken to a safe place called the courtyard of the guard. This story teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's help, even when we feel stuck or alone (as seen in Psalm 121:1-2), and it also shows us the value of having friends who care about us and want to help us. Just like Jeremiah, we can trust that God will deliver us from our struggles, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jeremiah need to be pulled out of the cistern with ropes?
Jeremiah needed to be pulled out of the cistern with ropes because he was lowered into it earlier and had no other way to climb out, as seen in Jeremiah 38:11-12, where Ebed-melech provided the ropes and rags to help Jeremiah escape.
What is the significance of the courtyard of the guard?
The courtyard of the guard was a place where Jeremiah was kept after being rescued from the cistern, as mentioned in Jeremiah 38:13, and it was likely a secure area within the palace or temple complex, similar to the one mentioned in Jeremiah 32:2.
How did Ebed-melech's actions reflect his character?
Ebed-melech's actions in rescuing Jeremiah from the cistern demonstrate his kindness, compassion, and courage, as seen in Jeremiah 38:11-12, and his actions are an example of loving one's neighbor, as taught in Leviticus 19:18 and Mark 12:31.
What can we learn from Jeremiah's experience in the cistern?
Jeremiah's experience in the cistern teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's deliverance, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalm 40:1-3 and Jeremiah 29:11, and it also highlights the value of having faithful friends like Ebed-melech who are willing to help us in times of need.
Reflection Questions
- How do you respond when you feel like you are in a 'cistern' and need to be rescued?
- What are some ways you can show kindness and compassion to those around you, like Ebed-melech did for Jeremiah?
- How can you trust in God's deliverance, even when things seem hopeless?
- What are some lessons you can learn from Jeremiah's experience in the cistern, and how can you apply them to your own life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 38:13
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords,.... The men that were with Ebedmelech, as many as were necessary; he overlooking, directing, and encouraging: and he took him out of the dungeon; alive, according
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 38:13
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison. Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 38:13
The sense of these verses is obvious. Ebed-melech having received a commission from the king, presently puts it in execution, only because the dungeon was deep, and full of mire, and the prophet possibly not over-well clothed, he prudently takes some old clouts and rags, and lets them down with cords, that Jeremiah, to prevent the galling and macerating his flesh, might put them under the cords, by which they drew him up: thus he was restored to the court of the prison, where he was before this suggestion of the princes, and where he did abide until the city was taken. The rest of the chapter is spent in a private conference betwixt king Zedekiah and the prophet, after he was restored to the court of the prison.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 38:13
Jeremiah 38:13 So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.Ver. 13. So they drew up Jeremiah with cords.] And God was not unrighteous to forget this their work and labour of love. And Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.] Manacled and fettered, as some gather from Jeremiah 40:4. R. David, Vatabl.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 38:13
13. court of the guard] See on Jeremiah 32:2.
Sermons on Jeremiah 38:13
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Book of Acts Series - Part 45 | Sailing Against the Wind by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Paul's journey to Rome as described in Acts 27. He highlights Paul's unwavering faith and fellowship with God, despite facing nu |
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The Crown of Righteousness by E.L. Bevir | E.L. Bevir preaches about the apostle Paul's unjust imprisonment and impending death, highlighting the lack of justice he faced from both the Roman Empire and fellow Christians. De |
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Unhindered by Brother Andrew | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the changes in the world over the past 50 years and ponders where we will be in the future. He emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the |
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Overview of the Book of Acts by Michael Haykin | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and growth of the Word of God in the book of Acts. He highlights several summary sections in the book where Luke pauses to review w |
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Episodes in Life of T/lord 11 the Lord Stood by Him by Robert Constable | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the miraculous events witnessed in the life of Jesus, such as the calling of Matthew and the healing of the blind man. The sermon then shift |
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Holy Feet by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the power of God to transform and save individuals. He shares personal experiences of individuals who were changed by God, such as a person |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 42 | He's Alive by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker encourages listeners to engage with the historical narratives in the Bible by using their imagination and asking questions. He uses the example of Paul' |