Jeremiah 38:13 Meaning and Explanation
“So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jeremiah is pulled from the dungeon and brought back to the prison courtyard.
The Context of Jeremiah 38:13
Jeremiah's rescue is completed.
What Does Jeremiah 38:13 Mean?
The rescue is executed. With rags protecting him from the cords' pressure, Jeremiah is drawn upward from the mire and darkness into light. His physical ascent mirrors a restoration of hope; from certain death, he is returned to life.
He is not freed, however. Jeremiah remains in the prison courtyard—a holding place between captivity and death sentence. His situation has improved dramatically, yet he is still imprisoned, still awaiting the princes' next move, still dependent on a king who vacillates between compassion and fear.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 38:13
What does Jeremiah 38:13 mean?
Jeremiah is pulled from the dungeon and brought back to the prison courtyard.
What is the context of Jeremiah 38:13?
Jeremiah's rescue is completed.