Jeremiah 15:20

Translations

Modern

Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.

Traditional

And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

Literal

And I will make you to this people as a wall of fortified bronze; and they shall make war against you, and they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you to save you and to deliver you! A declaration of YHWH.

Latin

Et dabo te populo huic in murum æreum fortem: et bellabunt adversum te, et non prævalebunt, quia ego tecum sum ut salvem te, et eruam te, dicit Dominus:

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.

Notes

Jeremiah 15:20–21

The Lord confirmed the promises he made to Jeremiah when he called him to be a prophet (see Jeremiah 1:18–19).

Jeremiah 15:10–21

Jeremiah shared his feelings with God about the unfair treatment he faced for delivering God's message. In response, God promised to protect and care for him.

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 1:18–19
Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
Ezekiel 3:9
I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
Acts 18:9–10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
Isaiah 8:9–10
Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!
Psalm 124:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Jeremiah 20:11–12
But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.
2 Timothy 4:16–17
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 129:1–2
A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Christian Minister: Duties of Copper Brass: Strength Given to Saints God: Grace of Walls were Probably often Strengthened with Plates of Iron or Brass Walls: (Brazen) of Prophets in Their Testimony Against the Wicked

Jeremiah 15:20

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