Jeremiah 29:7

Translations

Modern

Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Traditional

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Literal

And seek the peace of the city to which I have caused you to be removed, and pray on its behalf to YHWH for in its peace, there shall be unto you peace.”

Latin

Et quærite pacem civitatis ad quam transmigrare vos feci, et orate pro ea ad Dominum, quia in pace illius erit pax vobis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Notes

Jeremiah 29:5–7

Jeremiah encouraged the exiled people to prepare for a long stay in Babylon. God wanted them to become productive citizens, caring for and praying to the Lord for the well-being of the Babylonian communities where they lived. This would help their population grow. They should not listen to false prophecies like Hananiah's, which promised a quick return home.

Jeremiah 29:1–23

Jeremiah sent a letter to the Hebrew exiles in Babylon. People read his letter many times in different settlements to reach all the scattered Israelites.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Nebuchadnezzar II The Written Word

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Daniel 4:19
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Glossary

Book of Jeremiah

Topics

Babylon: The Jews Exhorted to be Subject To, and Settle In Buying Land Citizens: Duties of Intercession of Man with God Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: Enemies Among Whom we Dwell Nation: Prayer for Peace Peace: Results From: Seeking the Peace of Those with Whom we Dwell Peace: Social Praying for Government Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Welfare

Jeremiah 29:7

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