Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will deliver you into the hands of those who want to kill you, those you fear—Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Babylonians. New Living Translation I will hand you over to those who seek to kill you, those you so desperately fear—to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and the mighty Babylonian army. English Standard Version and give you into the hand of those who seek your life, into the hand of those of whom you are afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Berean Standard Bible In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. Berean Literal Bible and I would give you into the hand of those seeking your soul, and into the hand of those whose face you fear, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans! King James Bible And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. New King James Version and I will give you into the hand of those who seek your life, and into the hand of those whose face you fear—the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the hand of the Chaldeans. New American Standard Bible and I will hand you over to those who are seeking your life, yes, to those of whom you are frightened, that is, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Chaldeans. NASB 1995 and I will give you over into the hand of those who are seeking your life, yes, into the hand of those whom you dread, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and into the hand of the Chaldeans. NASB 1977 and I shall give you over into the hand of those who are seeking your life, yes, into the hand of those whom you dread, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Legacy Standard Bible and I will give you over into the hand of those who are seeking your life, indeed, into the hand of those whom you dread, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Amplified Bible And I will place you in the hand of those who seek your life and in the hand of those whom you fear, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Berean Annotated Bible In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown) king of Babylon (confusion by mixing) and to the Chaldeans (the Babylonians). Christian Standard Bible In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who intend to take your life, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Chaldeans. Holman Christian Standard Bible In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and the Chaldeans. American Standard Version and I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them of whom thou art afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Contemporary English Version I would hand you over to the enemy you fear, to King Nebuchadnezzar and his army, who want to kill you. English Revised Version and I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them of whom thou art afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will hand you over to those who want to kill you, those you fear-King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and the Babylonians. Good News Translation and give you to people you are afraid of, people who want to kill you. I will give you to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia and his soldiers. International Standard Version and give you to those who are trying to kill you, whom you fear—that is, to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and the Chaldeans. NET Bible I will hand you over to those who want to take your life and of whom you are afraid. I will hand you over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his Babylonian soldiers. New Heart English Bible and I will give you into the hand of those who seek your life, and into the hand of them of whom you are afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Webster's Bible Translation And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. World English Bible I would give you into the hand of those who seek your life, and into the hand of them of whom you are afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have given you into the hand of those seeking your life, "" And into hands of which you are afraid, "" Into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, "" And into the hand of the Chaldeans. Berean Literal Bible and I would give you into the hand of those seeking your soul, and into the hand of those whose face you fear, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans! Young's Literal Translation And I have given thee into the hand of those seeking thy life, And into hands of which thou art afraid, Into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, And into the hand of the Chaldeans. Smith's Literal Translation And I gave thee into the hand of those seeking thy soul, and into the hand of whom thou fearest their face, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, and into the hand of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will deliver you into the hand of those who seek your life, and into the hand of those whose face you dread, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. New American Bible I will hand you over to those who seek your life, to those you dread: Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and the Chaldeans. New Revised Standard Version and give you into the hands of those who seek your life, into the hands of those of whom you are afraid, even into the hands of King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon and into the hands of the Chaldeans. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will deliver you into the hand of the men who seek your life, and into the hand of those whose presence you fear, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall hand you over into the hand of those men who seek your life and into the hand of those whom you fear, into the hand of Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, and into the hand of The Chaldeans OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them of whom thou art afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. Brenton Septuagint Translation and I will deliver thee into the hands of them that seek thy life, before whom thou art afraid, into the hands of the Chaldeans. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning for Coniah24“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. 25In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life— to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. 26I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die.… Cross References In fact, I will hand you over Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Deuteronomy 28:36 The LORD will bring you and the king you appoint to a nation neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you will worship other gods—gods of wood and stone. Ezekiel 12:13 But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. to those you dread, Deuteronomy 28:66-67 So your life will hang in doubt before you, and you will be afraid night and day, never certain of survival. / In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. Jeremiah 6:25 Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side. Isaiah 13:7-8 Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. who want to take your life— 1 Samuel 19:2 so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. 1 Samuel 23:15 While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. Psalm 54:3 For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. 2 Kings 24:1 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. and to the Chaldeans. Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. 2 Kings 25:4-5 Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. 2 Kings 24:6-16 And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. / Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River. / Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. … Treasury of Scripture And I will give you into the hand of them that seek your life, and into the hand of them whose face you fear, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans. I. Jeremiah 22:28 Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol? is he a vessel wherein is no pleasure? wherefore are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not? Jeremiah 21:7 And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy. Jeremiah 34:20,21 I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth… whose. Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Jump to Previous Afraid Babylon Chaldeans Chalde'ans Death Desiring Dread Face Fear Fearest Fearing Hand Hands Life Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Nebuchadrez'zar Seek SeekingJump to Next Afraid Babylon Chaldeans Chalde'ans Death Desiring Dread Face Fear Fearest Fearing Hand Hands Life Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Nebuchadrez'zar Seek SeekingJeremiah 22 1. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats.10. The judgment of Shallum; 13. of Jehoiakim; 20. and of Coniah. In fact, I will hand you over This phrase indicates a divine judgment and transfer of power. The concept of God handing someone over is seen throughout Scripture as a form of judgment (e.g., Romans 1:24). It emphasizes God's sovereignty and control over nations and leaders. to those you dread who want to take your life to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings, including Jehoiakim and Zedekiah. 2. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon, known for his conquests and the eventual destruction of Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. 3. The Chaldeans A Semitic-speaking people who became the ruling class in Babylon. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the conquest of Judah. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of the Israelites, which faced judgment and exile due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 5. The Babylonian Exile A pivotal event in Jewish history where the people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon, marking a period of significant spiritual and cultural transformation. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe verse highlights the severe consequences of Judah's persistent disobedience and idolatry. It serves as a reminder that turning away from God's commands leads to judgment and loss. The Sovereignty of God Despite the dire circumstances, this passage underscores God's control over nations and events. He uses even foreign powers to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating His ultimate authority. Fear and Trust The mention of fear in this verse invites reflection on where we place our trust. Believers are encouraged to trust in God rather than fear human powers or circumstances. Repentance and Hope While the verse speaks of judgment, it also points to the need for repentance. God's discipline is meant to lead His people back to Him, offering hope for restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 22:25?2. How does Jeremiah 22:25 illustrate God's sovereignty over earthly rulers and nations? 3. What lessons can we learn about divine judgment from Jeremiah 22:25? 4. How does Jeremiah 22:25 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 22:25 today? 6. How does Jeremiah 22:25 challenge us to trust God's ultimate authority? 7. What does Jeremiah 22:25 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 8. How does Jeremiah 22:25 reflect God's judgment and justice? 9. Why does God use foreign powers as instruments of judgment in Jeremiah 22:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 22? 11. How do skeptics reconcile Jeremiah 22:24-27's prophecy against Coniah with his later release and royal favor in Babylon (2 Kings 25:27-30)? 12. Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled? 13. Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction? 14. In Jeremiah 28:6-9, why did the people not reject Hananiah immediately if his prophecy contradicted Jeremiah and Deuteronomy 18:22 on false prophets? What Does Jeremiah 22:25 Mean In factJeremiah has just delivered a sobering oracle to King Jehoiachin (also called Coniah) and his royal household. The phrase “In fact” signals that God’s verdict is not hypothetical but certain, building on the immediately preceding warning that even if the king were a signet ring on God’s hand, He would tear him off (Jeremiah 22:24). • This certainty reflects God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises—both blessings and curses (Deuteronomy 28:15–68). • Similar phrases of divine resolve appear in Jeremiah 4:28 and 6:21, underscoring that judgment is never an idle threat. I will hand you over The LORD Himself is the active agent. Judah’s downfall is not merely geopolitical; it is God-decreed. He will “hand over” the king, a phrase echoing earlier prophecies (Jeremiah 34:20) and later fulfilled when Jehoiachin was exiled (2 Kings 24:12). • God’s sovereignty in raising up and removing rulers is affirmed in Daniel 2:21 and Proverbs 21:1. • Being “handed over” highlights personal accountability; neither royal status nor Jerusalem’s temple will shield the unrepentant (Jeremiah 7:4). Those you dread Judah feared Babylon’s rising power more than they feared the LORD. God now turns their misplaced fear back on them. • Isaiah had earlier warned that trusting in human alliances instead of the LORD would lead to terror (Isaiah 30:1–5). • Jeremiah 42:16 reminds the remnant that the sword, famine, and plague they feared would overtake them if they disobeyed God’s word. Who want to take your life Babylon’s intent is hostile; their military ambition threatens the very life of the king and his people. The phrase underscores the severity of judgment—this is not mere captivity but mortal danger. • Compare with Jeremiah 40:14, where Ishmael sought Governor Gedaliah’s life—another illustration of God using human agents to accomplish His purposes. • Jesus later warned that fear of man is misplaced; ultimate fear belongs to God, who “can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28). To Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon The prophecy names the instrument of judgment: Nebuchadnezzar. Scripture records three deportations under him (2 Kings 24–25), all fulfilling Jeremiah’s words. • Jeremiah 25:9 calls Nebuchadnezzar “My servant,” showing that even pagan rulers serve God’s larger redemptive plan. • Daniel 4:32 illustrates how God humbled this same king, confirming divine rule over all kingdoms. And to the Chaldeans “Chaldeans” is another term for Babylonians, emphasizing the collective might facing Judah. • Habakkuk 1:6 speaks of God raising up the Chaldeans, “that ruthless and impetuous nation,” as an instrument of discipline. • Jeremiah 37:8 notes their siege of Jerusalem, bringing the prophecy to pass. summary Jeremiah 22:25 pronounces a certain, divinely initiated transfer of Judah’s king into the hands of the very enemies he fears. God, true to His word, uses Nebuchadnezzar and the Chaldeans as instruments of covenant judgment. The verse reminds us that rejecting God’s authority leads to inevitable accountability, while even the mightiest earthly powers remain under His sovereign direction. Hebrew And I will hand you overוּנְתַתִּ֗יךָ (ū·nə·ṯat·tî·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to those אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you dread, יָג֖וֹר (yā·ḡō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3016: Fearful who want to take מְבַקְשֵׁ֣י (mə·ḇaq·šê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after your life— נַפְשֶׁ֔ךָ (nap̄·še·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion to Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֥ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5019: Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and the Chaldeans. הַכַּשְׂדִּֽים׃ (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab Links Jeremiah 22:25 NIVJeremiah 22:25 NLT Jeremiah 22:25 ESV Jeremiah 22:25 NASB Jeremiah 22:25 KJV Jeremiah 22:25 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 22:25 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 22:25 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 22:25 French Bible Jeremiah 22:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 22:25 And I will give you into (Jer.) |
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