Jeremiah 29:5
Jeremiah 29:5 in Multiple Translations
“Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
Go on building houses and living in them, and planting gardens and using the fruit of them;
Build yourselves houses there to live in. Plant gardens and grow food to eat.
Buylde you houses to dwell in, and plant you gardens, and eate the fruites of them.
Build ye houses, and abide; and plant ye gardens, and eat their fruit;
“Build houses and dwell in them. Plant gardens and eat their fruit.
Build ye houses, and dwell in them ; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;
Build ye houses, and dwell in them: and plant orchards, and eat the fruit of them.
“Build houses there, and plan to stay there because you will be there for many years. Plant gardens, and eat the food that is produced in the gardens.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 29:5
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Jeremiah 29:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
בְּנ֥וּ
בָתִּ֖ים
וְ/שֵׁ֑בוּ
וְ/נִטְע֣וּ
גַנּ֔וֹת
וְ/אִכְל֖וּ
אֶת
פִּרְיָֽ/ן
בְּנ֥וּ
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בָתִּ֖ים
bayith
H1004
place
N-mp
וְ/שֵׁ֑בוּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/נִטְע֣וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
גַנּ֔וֹת
gannâh
H1593
garden
N-fp
וְ/אִכְל֖וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פִּרְיָֽ/ן
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 29:5
בְּנ֥וּ
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בָתִּ֖ים
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וְ/שֵׁ֑בוּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
וְ/נִטְע֣וּ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
גַנּ֔וֹת
gannâh
H1593
"garden"
N-fp
A garden is a place where plants and trees are grown, like the Garden of Eden in the book of Genesis. This word is used to describe a beautiful and peaceful place. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of paradise.
Definition: garden, orchard Also means: gin.nah (גִּנָּה "garden" H1594)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: garden. See also: Numbers 24:6; Isaiah 65:3; Isaiah 1:29.
וְ/אִכְל֖וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פִּרְיָֽ/ן
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 29:5
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 29:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 29:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 29:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 29:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
- Sermons on Jeremiah 29:5
Context — Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles
3The letter was entrusted to Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It stated:
4This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles who were carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon:
5“Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.
6Take wives and have sons and daughters. Take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Multiply there; do not decrease. 7Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 29:28 | For he has sent to us in Babylon, claiming: Since the exile will be lengthy, build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat their produce.’” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 29:10 | For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 28:26 | And there they will dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. They will dwell securely when I execute judgments against all those around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’” |
Jeremiah 29:5 Summary
Jeremiah 29:5 is a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, we can trust in God's plan for our lives and make the most of our current situation. This means being intentional about building a stable life, cultivating community, and trusting in God's sovereignty, just as the Israelites were called to do in Babylon. By doing so, we can experience God's peace and provision, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:11-12. We can apply this verse to our own lives by seeking to make the most of our current circumstances, and trusting in God's plan for our future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'build houses and settle down' in Jeremiah 29:5?
This means to establish a stable life in Babylon, just as the Israelites were instructed to do in Jeremiah 29:5, and to make the most of their time in exile, trusting in God's sovereignty as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Is planting gardens in Jeremiah 29:5 just about providing food, or is there more to it?
Planting gardens is not just about providing food, but also about cultivating a sense of community and normalcy in the midst of exile, reflecting the biblical value of stewarding the earth as seen in Genesis 2:15.
How can we apply Jeremiah 29:5 to our own lives when we're facing difficult circumstances?
We can apply Jeremiah 29:5 by trusting in God's plan for our lives, even when things seem uncertain, and by seeking to make the most of our current situation, just as the Israelites were called to do in Babylon, and as Paul instructs in Philippians 4:11-12.
Does Jeremiah 29:5 imply that the Israelites would be in Babylon forever?
No, Jeremiah 29:5 does not imply that the Israelites would be in Babylon forever, but rather that they should make the most of their time there, trusting in God's promise to restore them to their homeland as seen in Jeremiah 29:10-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'build houses and settle down' in my own life, even if I'm not in a physical place of exile?
- How can I cultivate a sense of gratitude and contentment, like the Israelites were called to do in Jeremiah 29:5, even in difficult circumstances?
- What are some 'gardens' in my life that I can tend to and nurture, and how can I use them to glorify God?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and plan for my life, even when things seem uncertain or difficult, like the Israelites in Babylon?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 29:5
Build ye houses, and dwell [in them],.... Intimating hereby that they must not expect a return into their own land in any short time, but that they should continue many years where they were;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 29:5
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Build ye houses - in opposition to the false prophet's suggestions, who told the captives that their captivity would
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
Jeremiah 29:5 Build ye houses, and dwell [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;Ver. 5. Build ye houses, and dwell in them.] Mitigate the extremity of your captivity, which is likely to be long, by all honest means. Levius fit patientia quicquid corrigere est nefas; patience, as a paring knife, cutteth the cross less and less till it comes to nothing. It teacheth a man, in case he cannot bring his estate to his mind, to bring his mind to his estate, and that is as well; but impatiens quisque bis affligitur; the bullock under the yoke gets nothing by wriggling but galling.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
(5) Build ye houses, and dwell in them.—The command had a two-fold bearing. It counselled a patient acceptance of the present state of things. It announced, as the next verse does yet more emphatically, that their exile would last for at least two generations. It indicates, also, the comparative leniency with which the exiles were treated. They were allowed to become possessors both of lands and houses. The favour shown to Daniel and his friends would, of course, tend to make their condition more tolerable.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
Verse 5. Build ye houses] Prepare for a long continuance in your present captivity. Provide yourselves with the necessaries of life, and multiply in the land, that ye may become a powerful people.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 29:5
4–9. See introd. note to section. Instead of looking for an immediate return to Palestine, which would cause the exiles to sit loose to the country where they found themselves, they were to be interested in its welfare and to make homes for themselves. Otherwise they would not only fail to obtain any influence, but would soon dwindle away.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:5
5. Build ye houses — A command which stands in bold antagonism to the prophecy of Hananiah the prophet. A majority of them would live and die in that land; hence, the more stable their life there the better for them.
Sermons on Jeremiah 29:5
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Most Overlooked Promise in the Bible by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher begins by recalling a historical event before President Kennedy's assassination to illustrate the concept of confidence. He then delves into the biblic |
|
From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.9 & 10 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two verses from the Old Testament that highlight God's judgment. The first verse is Genesis 15:16, where God tells Abraham that the Israelite |
|
The Sovereignty of God as to the House of God by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine and heartfelt relationship with God. He highlights how the prophets in the Bible, such as Hosea and Ezekie |
|
(Daniel) Daniel the Intercessor by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the reliability and inspiration of the scriptures. They emphasize that while there may be some minor errors or copying mistakes in the transmi |
|
Progress of Redemption #04 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of the word of God and how it can change people's lives. The sermon takes place in Judea, a Persian province, around 430 BC. T |
|
Remembering the Future by John Vissers | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the promises of God as the new year approaches. He emphasizes that despite the challenges and problems we face, there is a future for the pe |
|
(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 12 Psalm 137 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 137, emphasizing its prophetic nature and the deep sorrow of the Israelites in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem. He explores the contrast be |