Jeremiah 18:8

If that nation shall turn from its wickedness On account of which I threatened it, Then will I repent of the evil which I purposed to do to it.

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In The King James Version

If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

In Context

7Whenever I speak concerning a nation or a kingdom, That I will pluck it up, cast it down, or destroy it,

9And whenever I speak concerning a nation or a kingdom, That I will build it, or plant it,

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Cross References

Psalms 90:13Desist, O LORD! How long—? Have compassion upon thy servants!

Psalms 135:14For the LORD judgeth his people, And hath compassion on his servants.

Jeremiah 7:3Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your doings, And I will suffer you to dwell in this place!

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 18:2-11

The Sovereign Prerogative of God; Divine Goodness and Equity. ( b. c. 600.) 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord , saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. 5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 6 O… Read the whole commentary →

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