Jeremiah 29:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 29:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 29:11 — KJV
“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. expected...: Heb. end and expectation”
— Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
Jeremiah 29:11 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:11
“The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. shew...: Heb. uncover thine ear”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 29:11: lord, peace, evil
“For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. sendeth: Heb. giveth”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 29:11: saith, lord, give
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 29:11: know, lord, give
“And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 29:11: know, saith, lord
“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. rid: Heb. cause to cease”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 29:11: peace, evil, give
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