Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the designs which I have in mind concerning you, designs of good and not of evil, to give you a happy end, and fulfill your hopes.

Noyes Bible

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 Jehovah: Surely, when seventy years shall be completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will perform for you my good promise, that I would bring you again to this place.

12Then ye shall call upon me, and go in peace; ye shall pray to me, and I will hear you;

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The purposes of the LORD stand for ever; The designs of his heart, to all generations.

Psalms 85:9Yea, his salvation is near to those who 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 Jehovah.

Jeremiah 24:5Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: As these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of Chaldaea for their good;

Jeremiah 31:1At that time, saith Jehovah, 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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