Jeremiah 42:11Don't be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; don't be afraid of him, says Yahweh: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.
The setting
Judah, 586 BC. Nebuchadnezzar's name strikes terror. Some Jews want to flee to Egypt rather than face Babylon again...
The emotion here: weary but obedient, delivering God's reassurance to terrified people
The original word
yare' (יָרֵא) — visceral fear that paralyzes, like prey before a predator
Why it matters
Nebuchadnezzar had just executed Judah's princes and blinded King Zedekiah
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 42:11
God names their specific fear — 'the king of Babylon' — He knows exactly what terrifies you
Common misconceptionThis isn't about being fearless — God acknowledges their fear twice before addressing it. Courage isn't absence of fear but obedience despite it.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 42:11
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 42:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 42:11 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fear not, divine presence, salvation. Notable phrases: don't be afraid; I am with you; to save you. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. 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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