Jeremiah 42:12

And I give to you mercies, and he hath pitied you, and caused you to turn back unto your own ground.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.

In Context

11Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, whom ye are afraid of; be not afraid of him — an affirmation of Jehovah — for with you [am] I, to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.

13'And if ye are saying, We do not dwell in this land — not to hearken to the voice of Jehovah your God,

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Cross References

Nehemiah 1:11'I beseech Thee, O Lord, let, I pray Thee, Thine ear be attentive unto the prayer of Thy servant, and unto the prayer of Thy servants, those delighting to fear Thy Name; and give prosperity, I pray Thee, to Thy servant to-day, and give him for mercies before this man;' and I have been butler to the king.

Psalms 106:46And He appointeth them for mercies Before all their captors.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 42:8-22

Jeremiah's Address to the People. ( b. c. 588.) 7 And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah. 8 Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, 9 And said unto them, Thus saith the Lord , the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him; 10 If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant… Read the whole commentary →

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