Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

In Context

10For thus saith the LORD: After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will remember you, and perform My good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

12And ye shall call upon Me, and go, and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations.

Psalms 85:9(85-10) Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him; that glory may dwell in our land.

Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye My people, saith your God.

Isaiah 55:8For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 24:5'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.

Jeremiah 31:1At that time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 29:9-15

Advice to the Captives in Babylon. ( b. c. 596.) 8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the Lord . 10 For thus saith the Lord , That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For… Read the whole commentary →

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