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Jeremiah 38:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

So Zedekiah the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, saying, [As] the LORD liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life.

Jeremiah 38:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 38:16

Theological / Devotional

That made us this soul. Or, “who made our souls” (RSV). Zedekiah used this strong oath to remove from the prophet any lingering doubt as to the sincerity of his purpose.

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