Jeremiah 15:11Yahweh said, Most certainly I will strengthen you for good; most certainly I will cause the enemy to make supplication to you in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~605 BC. God interrupts Jeremiah's despair with a direct promise. The very enemies who mock him will one day beg for his intercession. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: protective father comforting his wounded child
The original word
sharath (שָׁרַת) — to serve, minister, attend to - enemies will serve Jeremiah
Why it matters
This was fulfilled when Babylonian officers protected Jeremiah after Jerusalem's fall and sought his prayers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 15:11
The phrase 'make supplication' means his enemies will literally beg him to pray for them - complete reversal
Common misconceptionMany think God promises to remove opposition immediately. Here God promises He'll use the opposition to ultimately strengthen and vindicate His servant.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 15:11
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 15:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 15:11 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Yahweh. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine assurance, prophetic calling. Notable phrases: I will strengthen you; for good. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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