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Jeremiah 29:12 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Jeremiah 29:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.”
Jeremiah 29:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 29:12
This verse follows God's promise of restoration in verse 11 and specifies the means by which exiles will experience His good purposes: prayer and divine response. 'Then shall ye call upon me' uses qara (קָרָא), meaning to call out, proclaim, or cry unto—indicating earnest, vocal prayer. 'Ye shall go and pray unto me' employs palal (פָּלַל), the standard Hebrew term for intercessory prayer, suggesting persistent, deliberate seeking of God. The promise 'I will hearken unto you' uses shama (שָׁמַע), meaning to hear with the intent to respond and act—not merely auditory reception but attentive, fa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:12
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“and I will answer you”
“and you will honor me.,And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me., וּקְרָאֵנִי בְּיוֹם צָרָה אֲחַלֶּצְךָ וּתְכַבְּדֵנִי׃ ,And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt honour Me.',49:15 καὶ ἐπικάλεσαί με ἐν ἡμέρᾳ θλίψεως καὶ ἐξελοῦμαί σε καὶ δοξάσεις με διάψαλμα,49:15 And call upon me in the day of affliction; and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Pause.,,,,”
“and will save them.”
“you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear”
“before they call”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel”
“he will answer you.”
“to seek by prayer and petitions”