Jeremiah 42:12
Jeremiah 42:12 in Multiple Translations
And I will show you compassion, and he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own land.’
And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
And I will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
And I will have mercy on you, so that he may have mercy on you and let you go back to your land.
I will be merciful to you, so that he will be merciful to you and will let you stay in your own country.
And I will graunt you mercie that he may haue compassion vpon you, and he shall cause you to dwell in your owne land.
And I give to you mercies, and he hath pitied you, and caused you to turn back unto your own ground.
I will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy on you, and cause you to return to your own land.
And I will show mercies to you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
And I will shew mercies to you, and will take pity on you, and will cause you to dwell in your own land.
I will be merciful to you by causing him to act kindly toward you. So as a result, he will allow you to stay here in your land.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 42:12
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Jeremiah 42:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶתֵּ֥ן
לָ/כֶ֛ם
רַחֲמִ֖ים
וְ/רִחַ֣ם
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
וְ/הֵשִׁ֥יב
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
אֶל
אַדְמַתְ/כֶֽם
וְ/אֶתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לָ/כֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
רַחֲמִ֖ים
racham
H7356
womb
N-mp
וְ/רִחַ֣ם
râcham
H7355
to have compassion
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/הֵשִׁ֥יב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַדְמַתְ/כֶֽם
ʼădâmâh
H127
land
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 42:12
וְ/אֶתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ/כֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
רַחֲמִ֖ים
racham
H7356
"womb"
N-mp
This word refers to compassion or tender love, often describing God's feelings towards people. It can also mean the womb, symbolizing care and nurturing. The KJV translates it as compassion, mercy, or pity.
Definition: womb Another spelling of re.chem (רֶ֫חֶם "womb" H7358)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. See also: Genesis 43:14; Psalms 106:46; Psalms 25:6.
וְ/רִחַ֣ם
râcham
H7355
"to have compassion"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.
Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
וְ/הֵשִׁ֥יב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַדְמַתְ/כֶֽם
ʼădâmâh
H127
"land"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.
Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 42:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 42:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 42:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 42:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 42:12
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 42:12
- Sermons on Jeremiah 42:12
Context — A Warning against Going to Egypt
10‘If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I will relent of the disaster I have brought upon you.
11Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear; do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you to save you and deliver you from him.
12And I will show you compassion, and he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own land.’
13But if you say, ‘We will not stay in this land,’ and you thus disobey the voice of the LORD your God, 14and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 1:11 | O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.) |
| 2 | Psalms 106:45–46 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive. |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:7 | When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. |
Jeremiah 42:12 Summary
Jeremiah 42:12 is a promise from God that He will show compassion and mercy to His people, and that He will restore them to their own land if they trust in Him and stay in the place where He has called them. This verse reminds us that God is a God of love and kindness, who desires to bless and prosper us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. Just as God had compassion on the Israelites and brought them out of slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 2:23-25, He also wants to bring us out of our own struggles and into a place of freedom and joy. By trusting in God's compassion and faithfulness, we can experience His restoration and redemption in our lives, just as He promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to show compassion in Jeremiah 42:12?
God's compassion in Jeremiah 42:12 refers to His merciful and loving kindness towards His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3, where He promises to have compassion on them and gather them from all the nations where He has scattered them.
Who is the 'he' that will have compassion on the people in Jeremiah 42:12?
The 'he' in Jeremiah 42:12 likely refers to the king of Babylon, as mentioned in Jeremiah 42:11, who will show mercy to the people because of God's intervention, similar to how Cyrus, the king of Persia, was moved by God to show compassion to the Israelites in Ezra 1:1-4.
What is the condition for God to restore the people to their own land in Jeremiah 42:12?
The condition for God to restore the people to their own land is that they must stay in the land and not disobey the voice of the Lord their God, as stated in Jeremiah 42:10-11, and trust in His promise of salvation and deliverance, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
How does Jeremiah 42:12 relate to the overall message of the book of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah 42:12 is part of the larger narrative of Jeremiah, which emphasizes God's faithfulness and mercy towards His people, despite their disobedience, and points to the ultimate restoration and redemption that God will bring, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and fulfilled in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 8:8-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's compassion in my life, and how can I trust in His merciful kindness today?
- How do I respond to God's call to stay in a difficult situation, and what promises can I claim as I trust in His faithfulness?
- In what ways can I show compassion to others, just as God has shown compassion to me, and how can I be a vessel of His love and mercy in my community?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's promise of restoration, and how can I wait on Him with hope and expectation?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 42:12
And I will show mercies unto you,.... Bestow blessings of goodness upon them, out of pure mercy and compassion to them, and not according to their merits; or I will cause others to show mercy to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 42:12
And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land. I will show mercies - rather, I will excite (in him) feelings of mercy toward you (Calvin).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
We are beholden to God for all the pity and compassion which we meet with from men, God inclineth their hearts, though we receive the kindness from their hands. The mercy which God here promiseth these men is, that the king of Babylon should give them a liberty to go every one of them to their own inheritances, for at present they were banished by their own fear, from their own houses, though not from their own country.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
Jeremiah 42:12 And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.Ver. 12. And I will shew mercies unto you.] Tender mercies, such as proceed from the heart, and of a parent, nay, a mother. This was more than all the rest.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
(12) And cause you to return to your own land.—The words admit of two interpretations—(1) that they should be carried away to Babylon, as others had been, and should afterwards return to their own country; (2) that they (the remnant who had been allowed by Nebuzaradan to remain to till the soil) should at once be allowed to return each man to his own field and vineyard. The latter is clearly more in harmony with the prophet’s aim and temper, and it was probably in his purpose to intercede with their conquerors to this effect. The thought of a far-off exile as impending over them in the nearer future would hardly have induced them to remain where they were.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 42:12
12. cause you to return] better (seeing that they were already there), with a difference of vocalisation only in the original, cause you to dwell in.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 42:12
Or, I will give you compassion before (i. e., obtain pity from) the king of Babylon, and “he shall have mercy upon you, and let you dwell upon your own soil.”
Sermons on Jeremiah 42:12
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Just Before the Battle by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Joshua and his encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. Joshua made four important discoveries that night. Firstly, he realized tha |
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The High Cost of Caring by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of caring and having a compassionate heart. He mentions that in today's world, it is easy to become immune to the problems and |
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Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-01 Nehemiah 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being idle in the work of the Lord. He highlights the need for accountability in our assemblies and on the foreign fiel |
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The Order of the Grain of Mustard Seed by Kevin Horton | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being tuned into God's kingdom and being broken by our own sin and the sin of God's people. He uses the example of a Christ |
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The Role of a Prayer Burden by Wesley Duewel | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a coup in Indonesia where top generals were assassinated. The speaker then transitions to the story of Nehemiah in the Bible, who wa |
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Our Daily Homily - Nehemiah by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of Nehemiah's role as a cupbearer, illustrating how God can use humble individuals for great purposes. Nehemiah's heartfelt prayers and tears |
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On Desires by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the power of desires in our relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that even when we fall short in our actions, our sincere desires to love, honor, and glo |