Jeremiah 38:5

Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 38:5

BSB
"Here he is," replied King Zedekiah. "He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you."
AKJV
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.
CPDV
And king Zedekiah said: "Behold, he is in your hands. For it is not fitting for the king to deny you anything."
ERV
And Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you.
NHEB
Zedekiah the king said, "Look, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you."
SMT
And king Zedekiah will say, Behold him in your hands; for the king will not be able a word with you.

Commentary for Jeremiah 38:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 38:5
Summary
King surrenders prophet to officials' control and authority
Place
Jerusalem
Event
King abandons prophet
Estimated Time Period
c. 588 BC
Category
Narrative