Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, as well as all the people, by the things he is saying to them. This man is not seeking the good of these people but their ruin.” New Living Translation So these officials went to the king and said, “Sir, this man must die! That kind of talk will undermine the morale of the few fighting men we have left, as well as that of all the people. This man is a traitor!” English Standard Version Then the officials said to the king, “Let this man be put to death, for he is weakening the hands of the soldiers who are left in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man is not seeking the welfare of this people, but their harm.” Berean Standard Bible Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” Berean Literal Bible And the princes said to the king, “Please, let this man be put to death, for by this he is weakening the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, speaking to them these words. For this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but only the harm. King James Bible Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. New King James Version Therefore the princes said to the king, “Please, let this man be put to death, for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the welfare of this people, but their harm.” New American Standard Bible Then the officials said to the king, “Please have this man put to death, since he is discouraging the men of war who are left in this city and all the people, by speaking words like these to them; for this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but rather their harm.” NASB 1995 Then the officials said to the king, “Now let this man be put to death, inasmuch as he is discouraging the men of war who are left in this city and all the people, by speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking the well-being of this people but rather their harm.” NASB 1977 Then the officials said to the king, “Now let this man be put to death, inasmuch as he is discouraging the men of war who are left in this city and all the people, by speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but rather their harm.” Legacy Standard Bible Then the officials said to the king, “Now let this man be put to death, inasmuch as he is making the hands of the men of war who remain in this city as well as the hands of all the people limp, by speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking peace for this people but rather calamity.” Amplified Bible Therefore the princes (court officials) said to the king, “Please [we implore you] let this man [Jeremiah] be put to death; for [speaking] in this way he discourages and weakens [the will of] the soldiers who remain in this city and he discourages and weakens [the will of] all the people by speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but rather their harm.” Berean Annotated Bible Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” Christian Standard Bible The officials then said to the king, “This man ought to die, because he is weakening the morale of the warriors who remain in this city and of all the people by speaking to them in this way. This man is not pursuing the welfare of this people, but their harm.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The officials then said to the king, “This man ought to die, because he is weakening the morale of the warriors who remain in this city and of all the people by speaking to them in this way. This man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but disaster.” American Standard Version Then the princes said unto the king, Let this man, we pray thee, be put to death; forasmuch as he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. Contemporary English Version So the four of them went to the king and said, "You should put Jeremiah to death, because he is making the soldiers and everyone else lose hope. He isn't trying to help our people; he's trying to harm them." English Revised Version Then the princes said unto the king, Let this man, we pray thee, be put to death; forasmuch as he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the officials said to the king, "Have this man put to death. He discourages the soldiers who are left in this city and all the people by telling them such things. This man is not trying to help these people; he's trying to hurt them." Good News Translation Then the officials went to the king and said, "This man must be put to death. By talking like this he is making the soldiers in the city lose their courage, and he is doing the same thing to everyone else left in the city. He is not trying to help the people; he only wants to hurt them." International Standard Version Then the officials told the king, "Let this man be put to death because he's undermining the efforts of the soldiers who remain in this city and that of all the people by speaking words like these to them. Indeed, this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but rather their harm." NET Bible So these officials said to the king, "This man must be put to death. For he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in the city as well as all the other people there by these things he is saying. This man is not seeking to help these people but is trying to harm them." New Heart English Bible Then the officials said to the king, "Please let this man be put to death; because he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man doesn't seek the welfare of this people, but the hurt." Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the princes said to the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” World English Bible Then the princes said to the king, “Please let this man be put to death, because he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them; for this man doesn’t seek the welfare of this people, but harm.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the heads say to the king, “Now let this man be put to death, because that he is making feeble the hands of the men of war who are left in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking to them according to these words, for this man is not seeking for the peace of this people, but for its calamity.” Berean Literal Bible And the princes said to the king, “Please, let this man be put to death, for by this he is weakening the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, speaking to them these words. For this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but only the harm. Young's Literal Translation And the heads say unto the king, 'Let, we pray thee, this man be put to death, because that he is making feeble the hands of the men of war, who are left in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking unto them according to these words, for this man is not seeking for the peace of this people, but for its evil.' Smith's Literal Translation And the chiefs will say to the king, Now shall this man be put to death: for thus he is relaxing the hands of the men of war remaining in this city, and the hands of all the people to speak to them according to these words; for this man sought not for peace to this people but for evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the princes said to the king: We beseech thee that this man may be put to death: for on purpose he weakeneth the hands of the men of war, that remain in this city, and the hands of the people, speaking to them according to these words: for this man seeketh not peace to this people, but evil. Catholic Public Domain Version And the leaders said to the king: “We petition you to put this man to death. For he is deliberately weakening the hands of the men of war, who have remained in this city, and the hands of the people, by speaking to them with these words. For this man is certainly not seeking peace for this people, but evil.” New American Bible Then the princes said to the king, “This man ought to be put to death. He is weakening the resolve of the soldiers left in this city and of all the people, by saying such things to them; he is not seeking the welfare of our people, but their ruin.” New Revised Standard Version Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to be put to death, because he is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man is not seeking the welfare of this people, but their harm.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the princes said to the king, Let this man be put to death; for it is he who is weakening the hands of the men of war who remain in this city and the hands of all the people in speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking the welfare of this people, but the hurt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Princes said to the King: “Let this man be killed, because he is weakening the hands of the men the Servants of war who are left in this city and the hands of all the people to whom he spoke this message, because this man does not desire peace for this people, but only evil” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the princes said unto the king: 'Let this man, we pray thee, be put to death; forasmuch as he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them; for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they said to the king. Let that man, wee pray thee, be slain, for he weakens the hands of the fighting men that are left in the city, and the hands of all the people, speaking to them according to these words: for this man does not prophesy peace to this people, but evil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Cast Into the Cistern…3This is what the LORD says: This city will surely be delivered into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.” 4Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” 5“Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.”… Cross References Then the officials said to the king, Daniel 6:12-13 So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.” / Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.” Daniel 3:8-12 At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews, / saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever! / You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, … Esther 3:8-9 Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. / If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” “This man ought to die, Jeremiah 26:11 Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” John 19:7 “We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.” Matthew 26:66 What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered. for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, Deuteronomy 20:8 Then the officers shall speak further to the army, saying, “Is any man afraid or fainthearted? Let him return home, so that the hearts of his brothers will not melt like his own.” Judges 7:3 Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. 2 Samuel 17:10 Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. as well as all the people, Numbers 13:31-32 But the men who had gone up with him replied, “We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!” / So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land that they had spied out: “The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature. Numbers 14:1 Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept. Deuteronomy 1:28 Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’” by speaking such words to them; Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Jeremiah 23:16-17 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, Jeremiah 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Treasury of Scripture Therefore the princes said to the king, We beseech you, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man seeks not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. the princes. Jeremiah 26:11,21-23 Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears… Jeremiah 36:12-16 Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes… 2 Chronicles 24:21 And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD. thus. Exodus 5:4 And the king of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works? get you unto your burdens. 1 Kings 18:17,18 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? … 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. welfare. Jeremiah 29:7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. Jump to Previous Beseech City Death Forasmuch Hands Hurt Princes Seek Speaking War Welfare WordsJump to Next Beseech City Death Forasmuch Hands Hurt Princes Seek Speaking War Welfare WordsJeremiah 38 1. Jeremiah, by a false suggestion, is put into the dungeon of Malchiah.7. Ebed-Melech, by suit, gets him some enlargement. 14. Upon secret conference, he counsels the king by yielding to save his life. 24. By the king's instructions he conceals the conference from the princes. Then the officials said to the king The officials in this context are the princes or leaders of Judah, who held significant influence over the king. This reflects the political structure of ancient Judah, where the king often relied on the counsel of his officials. Historically, these officials were often more concerned with political stability and their own power than with spiritual or prophetic truth. This mirrors other instances in the Bible where leaders sought to silence prophets, such as in the cases of Elijah and Micaiah. “This man ought to die for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city as well as all the people by speaking such words to them this man is not seeking the well-being of these people but their ruin.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. In this context, he is seen as a threat by the officials because of his prophecies. 2. The Officials These are the leaders and advisors to King Zedekiah who perceive Jeremiah's prophecies as demoralizing and dangerous to the city's defense. 3. King Zedekiah The last king of Judah, who is caught between the demands of his officials and the prophetic messages of Jeremiah. 4. The City Refers to Jerusalem, which is under siege by the Babylonians. The city's fate is central to the conflict between Jeremiah and the officials. 5. The Soldiers and People The inhabitants of Jerusalem, whose morale and future are at stake in the unfolding events. Teaching Points Courage in Truth-TellingJeremiah's steadfastness in delivering God's message, despite opposition, encourages believers to speak truthfully and boldly in their own lives. Discernment in Leadership The officials' reaction to Jeremiah's message serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring divine guidance in favor of political expediency. The Cost of Disobedience The siege of Jerusalem is a direct consequence of the people's disobedience to God, reminding us of the importance of aligning our lives with God's will. Faithfulness Amidst Persecution Jeremiah's experience teaches us about remaining faithful to God's calling, even when it leads to personal suffering or persecution. The Role of Prophets Understanding the role of prophets in the Bible helps us appreciate the importance of listening to God's messengers today, whether through Scripture or spiritual leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 38:4?2. Why did the officials consider Jeremiah's words to be "weakening the hands"? 3. How can we discern when to speak truth despite opposition like Jeremiah? 4. What other biblical figures faced persecution for delivering God's message? 5. How can we support leaders who speak God's truth in difficult times? 6. What steps can we take to remain faithful under pressure like Jeremiah? 7. Why did the officials want Jeremiah put to death in Jeremiah 38:4? 8. How does Jeremiah 38:4 reflect the conflict between prophecy and political power? 9. What does Jeremiah 38:4 reveal about the consequences of speaking God's truth? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 38? 11. In Jeremiah 38:4, why would seemingly devoted leaders seek to kill a prophet whom God had consistently used to speak truth? 12. Ezekiel 11:1–3 mentions city leaders plotting “evil” against Jerusalem; are there any external historical or archaeological sources confirming such conspiracies? 13. In Jeremiah 38:15–16, how reliable is the account of a secret meeting between Jeremiah and King Zedekiah when both sides had clear motives to document or distort events? 14. If Ezekiel 39:17-20 literally depicts birds and beasts feasting on armies, why is there no clear corroboration of such a catastrophic event in historical records? What Does Jeremiah 38:4 Mean Then the officials said to the king• A group of court leaders (38:1) approaches Zedekiah, revealing that spiritual opposition often rises from inside the covenant community (Jeremiah 26:8–11; John 19:6). • Their tactic is political pressure: they do not test Jeremiah’s words against God’s prior revelation (Deuteronomy 18:21–22) but press the king for immediate action (Jeremiah 37:15). • Zedekiah’s weak leadership (38:5; 2 Kings 24:19) contrasts with earlier kings who protected prophets (1 Kings 22:27–28, 30–31). This man ought to die • The officials pronounce a death sentence without trial, echoing earlier attempts to silence Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:11; 36:23). • Their words foreshadow later condemnations of faithful witnesses—Stephen (Acts 7:52) and ultimately Christ (Luke 23:18). • The hostility fulfills God’s warning at Jeremiah’s call: “They will fight against you” (Jeremiah 1:19). for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people • Jerusalem’s defenders are exhausted after Babylon’s long siege (2 Kings 25:1–4). The officials accuse Jeremiah of treason because he urges surrender (Jeremiah 38:2–3). • Yet the prophet’s words mirror God’s earlier counsel: “Whoever goes out to the Chaldeans will live” (Jeremiah 21:9). • True encouragement rests on God’s promise, not human optimism (Psalm 20:7; 31:24). by speaking such words to them • The “words” are God’s, placed in Jeremiah’s mouth (Jeremiah 1:9; 15:16). Rejecting the message equals rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:7). • Persecutors often focus on method (“speaking”) rather than content, hoping to silence truth instead of testing it (Amos 7:12–13; 2 Timothy 4:3–4). • The officials ignore earlier fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecies (Jeremiah 32:24), proving willful unbelief (Romans 1:18). this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin • “Well-being” (shalom) is exactly what God promises through obedience (Jeremiah 29:11). The officials invert reality: Jeremiah’s hard message is the only path to life (Proverbs 27:6). • They prefer temporary relief to true repentance (Jeremiah 6:14; 8:11). • The accusation shows how sin blinds leaders, calling good evil and evil good (Isaiah 5:20). • Jeremiah’s concern mirrors Moses’ and Paul’s willingness to suffer for the flock (Exodus 32:32; Romans 9:2–3). summary The officials manipulate King Zedekiah to execute Jeremiah, charging him with treason for proclaiming God’s command to surrender. Their reaction exposes hearts hardened against truth, valuing national pride over divine direction. Jeremiah’s steadfast obedience, despite lethal opposition, models courageous faith: trust the Lord’s word even when it appears unpatriotic or unpopular, for genuine shalom is found only in submission to God’s revealed will. (4) Let this man be put to death.--The hatred of the princes of Judah becomes more bitter than ever, and they seek to overcome the king's lingering reverence for the prophet. In the reign of Jehoiakim they had said that he was worthy of death (Jeremiah 26:11). Within the last few weeks he had been thrown into a loathsome dungeon, from which the king had but just delivered him. Now they press for a yet severer sentence. The weak king, conscious of his want of power to resist, yields a reluctant consent. The whole history reminds us of Pilate's conduct in circumstances more or less analogous.Verse 4. - For thus; literally, for therefore; i.e. because he is left in impunity (camp. the use of the phrase in Jeremiah 29:28). He weakeneth the hands of the men of war; i.e. he dispirits them. It is important to get this "outside view" of the preaching of Jeremiah. There is evidently some excuse for the opponents of Jeremiah. It was a matter of life and death to resist the Chaldeans, and Jeremiah was, according to the politicians, playing into the hands of the enemy (see further in general Introduction). The addition of the words, that remain, shows that the bitter end of the resistance was fast approaching.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the officialsהַשָּׂרִ֜ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince said וַיֹּאמְר֨וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king, הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king “This הַזֶּה֒ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that man הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person ought to die, י֣וּמַת (yū·maṯ) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he הֽוּא־ (hū-) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is discouraging מְרַפֵּ֡א (mə·rap·pê) Direct object marker Strong's 7503: Sink, relax the warriors אַנְשֵׁ֨י (’an·šê) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who remain הַֽנִּשְׁאָרִ֣ים ׀ (han·niš·’ā·rîm) Preposition, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant in this הַזֹּ֗את (haz·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city, בָּעִ֣יר (bā·‘îr) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement as well as all כָל־ (ḵāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people, הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Preposition | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock by speaking לְדַבֵּ֣ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue such הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Conjunction Strong's 428: These, those words כַּדְּבָרִ֖ים (kad·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to them; אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to this הַזֶּ֗ה (haz·zeh) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that man הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person is not אֵינֶ֨נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle seeking דֹרֵ֧שׁ (ḏō·rêš) Preposition | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the well-being לְשָׁל֛וֹם (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace of these הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Conjunction Strong's 2088: This, that people, לָעָ֥ם (lā·‘ām) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock but כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their ruin.” לְרָעָֽה׃ (lə·rā·‘āh) Preposition-l | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Jeremiah 38:4 NIVJeremiah 38:4 NLT Jeremiah 38:4 ESV Jeremiah 38:4 NASB Jeremiah 38:4 KJV Jeremiah 38:4 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 38:4 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 38:4 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 38:4 French Bible Jeremiah 38:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 38:4 Then the princes said to the king (Jer.) |
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