Jeremiah 26:14
New International Version
As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right.

New Living Translation
As for me, I am in your hands—do with me as you think best.

English Standard Version
But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do with me as seems good and right to you.

Berean Standard Bible
As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.

King James Bible
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.

New King James Version
As for me, here I am, in your hand; do with me as seems good and proper to you.

New American Standard Bible
But as for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your sight.

NASB 1995
“But as for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your sight.

NASB 1977
“But as for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your sight.

Legacy Standard Bible
But as for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

Amplified Bible
As for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as seems good and suitable to you.

Christian Standard Bible
As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.

American Standard Version
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

Contemporary English Version
You must decide what to do with me. Just do whatever you think is right.

English Revised Version
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"My life is in your hands. Do with me whatever you think is good and right.

Good News Translation
As for me, I am in your power! Do with me whatever you think is fair and right.

International Standard Version
Look, I'm in your hands, so do with me what you think is good and right.

Majority Standard Bible
As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.

NET Bible
As to my case, I am in your power. Do to me what you deem fair and proper.

New Heart English Bible
But as for me, look, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

Webster's Bible Translation
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as it seemeth good and meet to you.

World English Bible
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand. Do with me what is good and right in your eyes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I, behold, I [am] in your hand, do to me as is good and as is right in your eyes;

Young's Literal Translation
And I, lo, I am in your hand, do to me as is good and as is right in your eyes;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I, behold me in your hand do to me as the good and right in your eyes:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But as for me, behold I am in your hands: do with me what is good and right in your eyes:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do to me what is good and right in your eyes.

New American Bible
As for me, I am in your hands; do with me what is good and right in your eyes.

New Revised Standard Version
But as for me, here I am in your hands. Do with me as seems good and right to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
As for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as it seems right and proper to you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And behold, I am in your hands. Do to me according to what is good and according to what is excellent in your eyes!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But as for me, behold, I am in your hand; do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And behold, I am in your hands; do to me as is expedient, and as it is best for you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plot to Murder Jeremiah
13So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you. 14As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right. 15But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”…

Cross References
Acts 4:19-20
But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Philippians 1:20-21
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Romans 14:8
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

2 Samuel 15:26
But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”

Job 13:15
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.

Esther 4:16
“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”

Psalm 31:15
My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.


Treasury of Scripture

As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seems good and meet to you.

As for.

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.

Joshua 9:25
And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.

Daniel 3:16
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

as seemeth good and meet unto you.

2 Samuel 15:26
But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.

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Jeremiah 26
1. Jeremiah by promises and threats exhorts to repentance.
8. He is therefore apprehended,
10. and arraigned.
12. His apology.
16. He is quit in judgment, by the example of Micah,
20. and of Urijah,
24. and by the care of Ahikam.














As for me
This phrase marks a personal declaration from Jeremiah, emphasizing his individual stance and commitment. In Hebrew, the phrase is often used to denote a contrast or a personal resolution. Jeremiah is setting himself apart from the crowd, highlighting his role as a prophet who stands firm in his calling despite opposition. This reflects the courage and conviction required to follow God's calling, even when it leads to personal risk.

here I am
The Hebrew word "hineni" is a powerful declaration of presence and readiness. It is often used in the Bible by individuals responding to God's call, such as Abraham and Moses. Jeremiah's use of this phrase indicates his willingness to accept whatever comes his way, trusting in God's sovereignty. It is a statement of faith and submission, acknowledging that he is fully present and committed to God's mission.

in your hands
This phrase signifies surrender and vulnerability. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being in someone's hands meant being under their control or authority. Jeremiah acknowledges the power the people have over him, yet he entrusts himself to God's ultimate authority. This reflects a deep trust in God's justice and protection, even when human judgment seems imminent.

do to me
Jeremiah's statement here is one of submission to the will of others, yet it is also a profound act of faith. He is not resisting or fighting back, but rather allowing God's plan to unfold through the actions of those around him. This echoes the Christian principle of turning the other cheek and trusting in God's greater plan, even when it involves personal sacrifice.

what you think
This phrase indicates the subjective nature of human judgment. Jeremiah is aware that the people will act according to their own understanding and perception of what is right. It highlights the contrast between human judgment and divine wisdom, reminding believers to seek God's perspective rather than relying solely on human reasoning.

is good and right
The Hebrew words for "good" (tov) and "right" (yashar) are often used in the context of moral and ethical decisions. Jeremiah challenges the people to consider their actions carefully, urging them to align their decisions with God's standards of righteousness. This serves as a reminder for believers to evaluate their actions against the backdrop of God's Word, striving to live in a way that is pleasing to Him.

(14) As for me, behold . . .--Literally, And I, behold, I am in your hands; and for "as seemeth good and meet unto you," read in your eyes. The prophet feels himself powerless in the presence of his accusers and judges, and can but appeal to the Judge of all.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for me,
וַאֲנִ֖י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

here
הִנְנִ֣י (hin·nî)
Interjection | first person common singular
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

I am in your hands;
בְיֶדְכֶ֑ם (ḇə·yeḏ·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

do
עֲשׂוּ־ (‘ă·śū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

to me
לִ֛י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

what you think
בְּעֵינֵיכֶֽם׃ (bə·‘ê·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

is good
כַּטּ֥וֹב (kaṭ·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and right.
וְכַיָּשָׁ֖ר (wə·ḵay·yā·šār)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right


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