ירמיהו, פרק כ״ו, פסוק י״ד

Jeremiah surrenders his fate entirely to the will of the people, openly acknowledging his complete vulnerability before them. He makes it clear that he is completely in their power, unable to resist or fight back if they choose to end his life [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. He simply invites them to deal with him in whatever manner they deem appropriate [מצודת דוד].

However, this surrender carries a deeper layer regarding the nature of the judgment he faces, presenting two distinct paths the people might take. On one hand, they might conclude that he deserves the death penalty based on a strict, formal application of the law. On the other hand, they might choose to execute him outside the legal system simply to eliminate a perceived threat. While this second option lacks legal justification, it might appear proper and necessary to them in the moment as a means of self-defense. Regardless of whether they condemn him through a formal legal process or through extrajudicial measures, Jeremiah accepts that his life rests entirely upon their decision [מלבי״ם].