Jeremiah 39:14they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the guard, and committed him to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he lived among the people.
The setting
Jerusalem, 586 BC. The city has fallen to Babylon. Jeremiah, who prophesied this disaster for decades, is surprisingly released from prison by the very army that destroyed his city. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: relieved amazement at God's protection through enemies
The original word
shālach (שָׁלַח) — to send with authority, commission with purpose
Why it matters
Gedaliah was appointed by Nebuchadnezzar as governor over the poor who remained in Judah
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 39:14
The Babylonians treated Jeremiah better than his own people did
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows God always rewards faithfulness immediately, but Jeremiah suffered for 40 years before this moment of relief.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 39:14
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 39:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 39:14 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include deliverance, divine protection. Notable phrases: took Jeremiah out.
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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