Jeremiah 29:11
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King James Version (modern wording)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
Jeremiah 29:11 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 (BSB)
Context of Jeremiah 29:11
This verse comes from a letter that Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to Jewish exiles in Babylon, after the first group was taken away around 597 BC. The letter tells them to build houses, plant gardens and seek the good of the city where they live (29:5 to 7). It says the exile will last seventy years (29:10), after which God will bring them home.
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What does Jeremiah 29:11 say?
Jeremiah 29:11 in modern King James wording reads: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Where is Jeremiah 29:11 found in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:11 is verse 11 of chapter 29 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.
What is the context of Jeremiah 29:11?
This verse comes from a letter that Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to Jewish exiles in Babylon, after the first group was taken away around 597 BC. The letter tells them to build houses, plant gardens and seek the good of the city where they live (29:5 to 7). It says the exile will last seventy years (29:10), after which God will bring them home.