Jeremiah 38:15
“Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?”

What does Jeremiah 38:15 mean?
The verse Jeremiah 38:15 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?" This verse comes from the book of Jeremiah…
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In the book of Jeremiah, we find a narrative steeped in tension, uncertainty, and the pressing need for truth amidst oppression. Jeremiah 38:15 bears profound significance when the prophet boldly confronts King Zedekiah's request for counsel with a poignant question: "Then…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility, recognizing that You are the ultimate source of wisdom and strength. As we reflect on the words of Your prophet Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:15, "Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it…
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