Jeremiah 26:14 Meaning
As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.
Context Explained
12Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.
13Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.
14As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.
15But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.
16Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 26:39
Jesus expresses submission to God's will in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Philippians 4:6-7
Paul encourages believers to present their requests to God, showing trust in His plan.
Romans 12:1
Paul urges believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, echoing Jeremiah's willingness.
Source: Jeremiah 26:14