Jeremiah 29:11 — What Does This Verse Mean?
A plain-English explanation of Jeremiah 29:11 — meaning, historical context, and how it fits in the wider story of Scripture.
The Verse
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
What This Verse Means
Jeremiah 29:11 sits inside the wider biblical story — not as an isolated statement but as part of a passage with a context, an author, and an audience. Reading it well means hearing what it meant to its first readers AND what it means for you today.
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- · Romans 8:28
- · Psalm 139:16
- · Proverbs 3:5–6
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