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Jeremiah 18:9

God's will and calling

7 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed.

8 But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring.

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

10 and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it.

11 Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,
KJV
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
WEB
At the instant I speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,
ASV
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
DARBY
And at the moment that I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant,
BLB
And the moment I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant [it],
ÅB
Og en annen gang taler jeg om et folk og om et rike, at jeg vil bygge og plante;
OTB
Eller på et annet tidspunkt kan jeg tale om et folk eller et rike, for å bygge det opp eller plante det;
B1930
Og en annen gang taler jeg om et folk og om et rike, at jeg vil bygge og plante;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 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.

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  • 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,

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  • 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.”

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  • 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.”

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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