For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsFor Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.
For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him.
For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, And redeemed him from a hand stronger than he.
For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of one stronger than he.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old TestamentJeremiah — The weeping prophet of Judah's final generation — 627 BC call under Josiah to the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem and into Egyptian exile. Fifty-two chapters of lament, confrontation, and covenant promise, with the New Covenant glimpsed at the book's theological apex.
- Author
- Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, of the priestly family of Anathoth (1:1); Baruch the scribe assisted with dictation (36:4, 45:1)
- Date
- Ministry c. 627–580 BC; book compiled during and after the 586 BC exile