Jeremiah 42:10 kjv
If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.
Jeremiah 42:10 nkjv
'If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up. For I relent concerning the disaster that I have brought upon you.
Jeremiah 42:10 niv
'If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I have relented concerning the disaster I have inflicted on you.
Jeremiah 42:10 esv
If you will remain in this land, then I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I relent of the disaster that I did to you.
Jeremiah 42:10 nlt
'Stay here in this land. If you do, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you. For I am sorry about all the punishment I have had to bring upon you.
Jeremiah 42 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 31:4 | "Again will I build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel..." | God’s promise of restoration |
| Jeremiah 33:11 | "...the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride..." | Signs of returning joy |
| Isaiah 58:12 | "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations..." | Restoration of foundations |
| Ezekiel 36:36 | "Then the nations around who are left will know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt what was destroyed and replanted what was desolate..." | God’s rebuilding |
| Psalm 147:2 | "The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel." | Gathering the exiles |
| Amos 9:14 | "And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel..." | Bringing back captives |
| Isaiah 44:26 | "That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers..." | God's word confirmed |
| Jeremiah 29:11 | "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." | God's good plans |
| Romans 15:4 | "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." | Scripture for hope |
| Revelation 21:4 | "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." | Final restoration |
| John 14:2 | "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." | Preparing a place |
| Acts 3:21 | "Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of his holy prophets since the world began." | Times of restitution |
| 1 Peter 1:3 | "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," | Lively hope |
| 2 Corinthians 5:17 | "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." | New creation |
| Matthew 11:5 | "The blind receive sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them." | Kingdom signs |
| Luke 1:37 | "For with God nothing shall be impossible." | God's power |
| Hebrews 6:17 | "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it with an oath:" | Immutability of counsel |
| Isaiah 65:21-22 | "And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree shall be the days of my people..." | Security and fruitfulness |
| Zechariah 8:11-12 | "But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts. For the seed shall have peace; the vine shall give her increase, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew..." | Future peace and increase |
| Romans 8:28 | "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." | Working for good |
Jeremiah 42 verses
Jeremiah 42 10 Meaning
This verse conveys a promise of divine restoration and rebuilding. It signifies that after a period of devastation, God will cause life and prosperity to flourish again in the land, restoring what was lost and ensuring future abundance and security.
Jeremiah 42 10 Context
Jeremiah chapter 42 takes place following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem and the murder of Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians. The remaining Jewish people are fearful and uncertain about their future, seeking divine guidance from Jeremiah. In this chapter, they implore Jeremiah to inquire of the Lord on their behalf. However, when they receive God's message to stay in the land, they disregard it and flee to Egypt.
Jeremiah chapter 43 details their disobedience and subsequent journey to Egypt, where they face God's judgment.
Jeremiah chapter 44 records Jeremiah’s final pronouncements of judgment upon the disobedient Israelites in Egypt for their idolatry and their rejection of God’s word. This verse, found in Jeremiah chapter 42, verse 10, is actually part of the message God gives to Jeremiah before the people's ultimate act of disobedience by fleeing to Egypt. It's a conditional promise of hope if they obey. However, because they refused to obey, this promise as directly applied to them in their historical context, did not manifest as it might have. The broader theme of restoration, however, is fulfilled in the wider scope of biblical prophecy.
Jeremiah 42 10 Word Analysis
- For (כִּי - ki): "for, because, that, when" - Introduces a reason or explanation. Here, it links the statement to the preceding conditions.
- thus (כֹּה - koh): "so, thus, in this manner" - Refers to the manner described in God's word.
- saith (אָמַר - amar): "to say, to speak, to tell" - Indicates direct communication from God.
- the Lord (יְהוָה - YHWH): The covenant name of God, emphasizing His relationship with Israel.
- If (אִם - im): "if, whether" - Introduces a conditional statement, marking a significant turning point.
- ye will (אַתֶּם - atem): "you (plural)" - Addresses the group directly.
- dwell (שָׁכַן - shakan): "to dwell, abide, settle" - Refers to inhabiting a place.
- in this land (בָּאָרֶץ־הַזֹּאת - ba'arets-hazot): "in this land" - Specifically referring to the land of Judah.
- then (וְכֵן - vechen): "and so, and then" - Indicates consequence.
- will I (אֲנִי־ - ani-): "I" - Emphasizes God's personal action.
- build (בָּנָה - banah): "to build, rebuild, establish" - Signifies construction and restoration.
- you (אֶתְכֶם - etchem): "you (accusative plural)" - Direct object of the verb.
- and (וְ־ - ve-): Conjunction, connecting clauses.
- not (לֹא - lo): Negation.
- pull (לַהֲרֹס - lahărôs): "to pull down, destroy, break down" - Signifies destruction or demolition.
- you (אֶתְכֶם - etchem): "you (accusative plural)" - Direct object of the verb.
- down (וּלְנַתּוֹשׁ - ulénattôsh): This is a combined particle (וּ - u meaning "and") with a verb often translated as "pluck up" or "uproot". It complements "pull down", emphasizing complete removal.
- for (כִּי - ki): "for, because" - Explains the reason for God's actions.
- I had (כִּי־קֹרְנוּ־ - ki-qôrenu-): "for I have, for I had" - This verb form often conveys establishment or support. The past tense here relates to past actions or decisions.
- repented (נָחַם - naḥam): "to repent, be sorry, comfort, regret" - Indicates a change of mind or intention, specifically God's reluctance to bring disaster.
- me (־נִי - ni): "me" - Object pronoun.
Word-group Analysis:
- "If ye will dwell in this land, then will I build you and not pull you down; and I will plant you, and not pluck you up": This phrase is a chiasm, structured as ABBA, highlighting the parallelism and the strong contrast between God's intentions for building and planting versus destroying and uprooting. It's a comprehensive offer of stable, flourishing life in contrast to complete devastation.
- "for I had repented me of the evil that I have done unto you": This explains the motivation behind God's potential action. It indicates God's sincerity in his earlier pronouncements of judgment, suggesting that His decision to punish was not immutable if the people repented. The "evil" refers to the destruction that has already occurred or was threatened.
Jeremiah 42 10 Bonus Section
The concept of God "repenting" is significant. It doesn't mean God changes His nature or makes a mistake. Rather, it reflects God's responsive nature to human behavior, particularly His covenant relationship. When humans turn from sin, God "relents" from judgment; when they persist in sin, judgment comes. This attribute is often expressed in Hebrew through the verb nacham (נָחַם).
This promise also implicitly sets a precedent for God's consistent pattern of offering grace and restoration after judgment throughout Scripture, often contingent upon a remnant's faithfulness. The failure of this particular generation to accept this promise does not invalidate God’s ultimate redemptive plan for His people, which is fulfilled in Christ.
Jeremiah 42 10 Commentary
This verse offers a powerful, conditional promise of hope following a period of desolation. God, speaking through Jeremiah, offers a stark choice: obedience leading to restoration or disobedience leading to further ruin. The promise of being "built" and "planted" symbolizes the re-establishment of security, prosperity, and life itself. This "building" and "planting" signifies God's commitment to making them secure and fruitful in their land, ensuring their continued existence and well-being, as opposed to being pulled down or uprooted, which signifies destruction and exile.
The verse highlights God's willingness to relent from judgment if His people choose a path of faithfulness. His statement, "for I had repented me of the evil that I have done unto you," signifies that His pronouncements of doom were not absolute but were contingent upon the people's actions and attitude towards Him.
However, it's crucial to remember the historical context: the people of Judah in Jeremiah's time did not heed this promise. They fled to Egypt, defying God's command to remain in the land. Therefore, while the promise itself is divine and true, its direct fulfillment for that specific generation was blocked by their own rebellion. The broader prophetic fulfillment of restoration, especially in the Messianic era and the new creation, echoes these themes powerfully.