Jeremiah 29:11

For I knowe the thoughtes, that I haue thought towards you, saith the Lord, euen the thoughtes of peace, and not of trouble, to giue you an ende, and your hope.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

10But thus saith the Lord, That after seuentie yeeres be accomplished at Babel, I will visite you, and performe my good promise toward you, and cause you to returne to this place.

12Then shall you crie vnto mee, and ye shall go and pray vnto me, and I will heare you,

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Cross References

Psalms 33:11The counsell of the Lord shall stand for euer, and the thoughts of his heart throughout all ages.

Psalms 85:9Surely his saluation is neere to them that feare him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, will your God say.

Isaiah 55:8For my thoughtes are not your thoughts, neither are your wayes my wayes, sayth the Lord.

Jeremiah 24:5Thus sayeth the Lord, the God of Israel, Like these good figges, so will I knowe them that are caryed away captiue of Iudah to bee good, whome I haue sent out of this place, into the land of the Caldeans.

Jeremiah 31:1At the same 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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