Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 29:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 29:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;”
Jeremiah 29:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
This command was revolutionary and controversial. Build houses? Plant gardens? This implies permanence, settling in for the long term. False prophets were promising return within two years (28:3), so building and planting seemed like faithlessness. Yet Jeremiah commands comprehensive engagement with their Babylonian context—not just survival but flourishing. The imperatives are emphatic: build (not rent temporary quarters), dwell (settle in), plant (invest in the future), eat (enjoy God's provision even in exile).This instruction establishes a theology of 'faithful presence'—engaging culture w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:5
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“saying”
“After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon”
“they shall build houses”