Parallel Verses New International Version The LORD said, "Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies plead with you in times of disaster and times of distress. King James Bible The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction. Darby Bible Translation Jehovah said, Verily I will set thee free for [thy] good; verily I will cause the enemy to meet thee kindly in the time of evil and in the time of affliction. World English Bible Yahweh said, Most certainly I will strengthen you for good; most certainly I will cause the enemy to make supplication to you in the time of evil and in the time of affliction. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah said, Did I not direct thee for good? Did not I intercede for thee in a time of evil, And in a time of adversity, with the enemy? Jeremiah 15:11 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleI will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil - This was literally fulfilled; see Jeremiah 39:11, etc. Nebuchadnezzar had given strict charge to Nebuzaradan, commander in chief, to look well to Jeremiah, to do him no harm, and to grant him all the privileges he was pleased to ask. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Verily it. verily I. Psalm 106:46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. cause the enemy to entreat thee. or, entreat the enemy for thee. Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Library The Northern Iron and the SteelThat being the literal meaning, we shall draw from our text a general principle. It is a proverbial expression, no doubt, and applicable to many other matters besides that of the prophet and the Jews; it is clearly meant to show, that in order to achieve a purpose, there must be a sufficient force. The weaker cannot overcome the stronger. In a general clash the firmest will win. There must be sufficient firmness in the instrument or the work cannot be done. You cannot cut granite with a pen-knife, … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 17: 1871 The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished. Cross References Psalm 138:3 When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Jeremiah 21:2 "Inquire now of the LORD for us because Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is attacking us. Perhaps the LORD will perform wonders for us as in times past so that he will withdraw from us." Jeremiah 37:3 King Zedekiah, however, sent Jehukal son of Shelemiah with the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: "Please pray to the LORD our God for us." Jeremiah 37:17 Then King Zedekiah sent for him and had him brought to the palace, where he asked him privately, "Is there any word from the LORD?" "Yes," Jeremiah replied, "you will be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon." Jeremiah 38:14 Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and had him brought to the third entrance to the temple of the LORD. "I am going to ask you something," the king said to Jeremiah. "Do not hide anything from me." Jeremiah 42:2 Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, "Please hear our petition and pray to the LORD your God for this entire remnant. For as you now see, though we were once many, now only a few are left. Jump to Previous Adversity Affliction Behalf Cause Deliver Direct Disaster Distress Enemies Enemy Entreat Entreated Evil Free Good Intercede Kindly Meet Plead Pleaded Purposes Release Remnant Strengthen Supplication Surely Time Times Treat Trouble VerilyJump to Next Adversity Affliction Behalf Cause Deliver Direct Disaster Distress Enemies Enemy Entreat Entreated Evil Free Good Intercede Kindly Meet Plead Pleaded Purposes Release Remnant Strengthen Supplication Surely Time Times Treat Trouble VerilyLinks Jeremiah 15:11 NIVJeremiah 15:11 NLT Jeremiah 15:11 ESV Jeremiah 15:11 NASB Jeremiah 15:11 KJV Jeremiah 15:11 Bible Apps Jeremiah 15:11 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 15:11 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 15:11 French Bible Jeremiah 15:11 German Bible Jeremiah 15:11 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |