Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So King Zedekiah said, “Behold, he is in your
King James Version
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.
Holman Bible
King Zedekiah said, “Here he is; he’s in your hands since the king can’t do anything against you.”
International Standard Version
King Zedekiah said, "Look, he's in your hands, and the king can do nothing to you."
A Conservative Version
And Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand, for the king is not he who can do anything against you.
American Standard Version
And Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he that can do anything against you.
Amplified
Then King Zedekiah [fearing the princes] said, “Listen, he is in your hand; for the king is in no position to do anything against you.”
Bible in Basic English
Then Zedekiah the king said, See, he is in your hands: for the king was not able to do anything against them.
Darby Translation
And king Zedekiah said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he that can do a thing against you.
Julia Smith Translation
And king Zedekiah will say, Behold him in your hands; for the king will not be able a word with you.
King James 2000
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not able to do anything against you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Zedekiah the king said, "Look, he [is] in your hand, for the king is not able [to do] a thing against you."
Modern King James verseion
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand. For the king cannot do a thing against you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Zedekiah the king answered and said, "Lo, he is in your hands, for the king may deny you nothing."
NET Bible
King Zedekiah said to them, "Very well, you can do what you want with him. For I cannot do anything to stop you."
New Heart English Bible
Zedekiah the king said, "Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said King Zedekiah, - Lo! he is in your hand; for the king is not one who is able to do anything against you.
Webster
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.
World English Bible
Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king Zedekiah saith, 'Lo, he is in your hand: for the king is not able for you in anything.'
Themes
Persecution » Instances of » Of jeremiah
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified » Zedekiah
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » And persecuting jeremiah
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » The evil reign of
Zedekiah » Made king of judah by nebuchadnezzar » Imprisons jeremiah on account of his denunciations
Interlinear
Yad
Yakol
Dabar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 38:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeremiah Is Thrown Into The Pit Of Malchiah
4
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. 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.
5 So King Zedekiah said, “Behold, he is in your
Cross References
2 Samuel 3:39
Today, even though I am the anointed king, these men, Zeruiah's sons, are too strong for me to control. May Jehovah repay these wicked men, as their evil deed deserves.
1 Samuel 15:24
Then Saul told Samuel: I have sinned by not following Jehovah's command or your instructions. I was afraid of the people and listened to them.
1 Samuel 29:9
I agree, Achish replied. I consider you as loyal as an angel of God. But the other kings say you may not go with us into battle.
2 Samuel 19:22
David exclaimed: Abishai, what will I do with you and your brother Joab? Is it your job to tell me who has done wrong? I have been made king of all Israel today. No one will be put to death!
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.
John 19:12-16
As a result of this Pilate sought to release him. The Jews cried out: If you release this man you are not Caesar's friend. Every one that makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.