Jeremiah 18:9

Translations

Modern

And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,

Traditional

And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Literal

And the moment I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,

Latin

Et subito loquar de gente et de regno, ut ædificem et plantem illud.

Original

Hebrew

English

And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,

Notes

Jeremiah 18:7–10

If a nation or kingdom rejected the one true God, God could decide to uproot, tear down, and destroy it (see Jeremiah 1:10). If the nation changed its evil ways, the Lord's anger would ease, and he would not destroy it.

Jeremiah 18:1–11

The Lord involved Jeremiah in a lesson using objects. What Jeremiah saw at the potter's shop symbolized what the Lord planned to do with Judah.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Apostasy and Renewal God’s Change of Mind Security and Obedience The Choice of Life or Death The Lord of Nations

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 31:28
Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD.
Amos 9:11–15
“In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old,
Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”
Jeremiah 11:17
The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has decreed disaster against you on account of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have brought upon themselves, provoking Me to anger by burning incense to Baal.”
Jeremiah 32:41
Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
Jeremiah 30:18
This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.
Jeremiah 31:4
Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing.
Ecclesiastes 3:2
…a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,
Jeremiah 31:38
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah God, Being and Attributes of Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Contingencies in Divine Government of Man God: Sovereign Government: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to God In Nation: Chastised

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