Jeremiah 29:17
The Scripture
(17) Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jeremiah speaks of God’s promise to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the people, emphasizing that God will be their refuge and protector. He urges the exiles to trust in God’s future restoration and to live in obedience while they wait. The chapter highlights God’s faithfulness and the hope of a new creation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 29:18Jeremiah 15:2Jeremiah 15:3Jeremiah 24:8Jeremiah 24:9Jeremiah 24:10Jeremiah 34:17Jeremiah 34:18Jeremiah 34:19Jeremiah 34:20Jeremiah 34:21Jeremiah 34:22
Related verses (shared words)
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