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Jeremiah 29:5

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3 By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) saying,

4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;

Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

6 Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.

7 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.

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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
“Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.
KJV
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;
WEB
“Build houses and dwell in them. Plant gardens and eat their fruit.
ASV
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
DARBY
Build houses, and dwell in them, and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
BLB
“Build houses and dwell, and plant gardens and eat their fruit.
ÅB
Bygg hus og bo i dem, plant haver og et deres frukt!
OTB
“Bygg hus og bo i dem; plant hager og spis deres frukt.
B1930
Bygg hus og bo i dem, plant haver og et deres frukt!

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  • Jeremiah 29:28

    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.

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  • Jeremiah 29:10

    For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

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  • Ezekiel 28:26

    And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God.

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