Jeremiah 24:5

Protection and safety Repentance

³ “Jeremiah,” the LORD asked, “what do you see?” “Figs!” I replied. “The good figs are very good, but the bad figs are very bad, so bad they cannot be eaten.”

⁴ Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.

⁶ I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.

⁷ I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

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.

Compare

BSB: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.
KJV: Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
WEB: “The LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, as good.
ASV: Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
DARBY: Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard for good them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans;
BLB: “Thus says YHWH, the God of Israel: ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard the captive of Judah, whom I sent forth from this place into the land of the Chaldeans for good.

ÅB: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Som en gjør med disse gode fikener, slik vil jeg se med velbehag på de bortførte av Juda, dem som jeg har sendt bort fra dette sted til kaldeernes land.
OTB: «Dette er hva Herren, Israels Gud, sier: ‘Som disse gode fikener, vil jeg betrakte som gode de landflyktige fra Juda, som jeg har sendt bort fra dette stedet til kaldeernes land.
B1930: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Som en gjør med disse gode fikener, således vil jeg se med velbehag på de bortførte av Juda, dem som jeg har sendt bort fra dette sted til kaldeernes land.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”
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Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
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1 Corinthians 8:3
But the one who loves God is known by God.
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Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
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Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.
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Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
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Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
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Hebrews 12:5–10
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
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