Jer 39:18 | NET2full | STEP | I will certainly save you. You will not fall victim to violence . You will escape with your life because you trust in me. I, the Lord , affirm it!”’”

‏ Jeremiah 39:18

18 I will certainly save you. You will not fall victim to violence. ^{▼▼sn Heb “you will not fall by the sword.” In the context this would include death in battle and execution as a prisoner of war.} You will escape with your life ^{▼▼tn Heb “your life will be to you for spoil.” For the meaning of this idiom see the study note on 21:9 and compare the usage in 21:9; 38:2; 45:4.} because you trust in me. I, the Lord, affirm it!”’” ^{▼▼tn Heb “Oracle of the Lord.”}