Jeremiah 37:14 · KJV

"Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.

¹³And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.

¹⁴Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.

¹⁵Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison.

¹⁶When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;

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Reflection Questions

How do I respond to accusations or misunderstandings?

What does it mean for me to stand firm in my beliefs?

When have I faced consequences for speaking the truth?

Life Application

faith

Standing up for truth can be challenging. Pray for courage to uphold your beliefs, even in the face of opposition.

relationships

In conflicts, strive to communicate clearly and honestly. Misunderstandings can lead to unnecessary strife.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city central to Jewish worship and identity, it was under siege and faced significant turmoil during Jeremiah's ministry.

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