Jeremiah 29:28
The Scripture
(28) For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 29:5Amos 9:14Isaiah 65:21Zephaniah 1:13Ezekiel 16:53Deuteronomy 28:4