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Jeremiah 15:21

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I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 21

When we left the prophet, in the close of the foregoing chapter, so pathetically poring out his prayers before God, we had reason to hope that in this chapter we should find God reconciled to the land and the prophet brought into a quiet composed frame; but, to our great surprise, we find it much otherwise as to both. I. Notwithstanding the prophet's prayers, God here ratifies the sentence given against the people, and abandons them to ruin turning a deaf ear to all the intercessions made for them (Jer 15:1-9). II. The prophet himself, notwithstanding the satisfaction he had in communion with God, still finds himself uneasy and out of temper. 1. He complains to God of his continual struggle with his persecutors (Jer 15:10). 2. God assures him that he shall be taken under special protection, though there was a general desolation coming upon the land (Jer 15:11-14). 3. He appeals to God concerning his sincerity in the discharge of his prophetic office and thinks it hard that he should not have more of the comfort of it (Jer 15:15-18). 4. Fresh security is given him that, upon condition he continue faithful, God will continue his care of him and his favour to him (Jer 15:19-21). And thus, at length, we hope he regained the possession of his own soul.

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Strong's Concordancev. 21

נָצַל (nâtsal, H5337) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense יָד (yâd, H3027) — a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.), רַע (raʻ, H7451) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) פָּדָה (pâdâh, H6299) — to sever, i.e. ransom; gener. to release, preserve כַּף (kaph, H3709) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of… עָרִיץ (ʻârîyts, H6184) — fearful, i.e. powerful or tyrannical

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II Corinthians 1:10rank 14

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Jeremiah 50:34rank 11

Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

Isaiah 54:17rank 10

No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Psalms 37:40rank 9

The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Genesis 48:16rank 9

the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Isaiah 29:20rank 9

For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—

Psalms 27:2rank 8

When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

Isaiah 29:5rank 6

But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant,

Romans 16:20rank 6

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Matthew 6:13rank 6

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

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