Jeremiah 40:4

New English Translation

But now, Jeremiah, today I will set you free from the chains on your wrists. If you would like to come to Babylon with me, come along and I will take care of you. But if you prefer not to come to Babylon with me, you are not required to do so. You are free to go anywhere in the land you want to go. Go wherever you choose.”

Cross References

Genesis 13:9

Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself now from me. If you go to the left, then I’ll go to the right, but if you go to the right, then I’ll go to the left.”

Genesis 20:15

Then Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you; live wherever you please.”

Genesis 44:21

“Then you told your servants, ‘Bring him down to me so I can see him.’

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best region of the land. They may live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any highly capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

Esther 3:11

The king replied to Haman, “Keep your money, and do with those people whatever you wish.”

Jeremiah 37:14

Jeremiah answered, “That’s a lie! I am not deserting to the Babylonians.” But Irijah would not listen to him. Irijah put Jeremiah under arrest and took him to the officials.

Lamentations 3:7

He has walled me in so that I cannot get out; he has weighted me down with heavy prison chains.