Jeremiah 42:9

Verse

Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition:

American Standard Version (1901)

and said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him:

Bible in Basic English

And said to them, These are the words of the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to put your request before him:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to present your supplications before him:

Free Bible Version

Jeremiah told them, This what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to those of who you sent to me to present your request:

Geneva Bible 1599

And saide vnto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, vnto whom ye sent me to present your prayers before him,

King James (Authorized) Version

And said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him;

Translation for Translators

I said to them, “You told me to tell Yahweh, the God whom we Israelis worship, what you were requesting. This is what he replied:

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then he said to them, “This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel—to whom you sent me so I might lay your pleas before him—says,

Noah Webster Bible

And said to them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him;

World English Bible

and said to them, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him, says:

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith unto them, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me, to cause your supplication to fall before Him:

Context

A Warning against Going to Egypt

⁸and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.⁹Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition: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.

Summary

In this verse, Jeremiah conveys the message from the Lord to the remnant of Judah who sought guidance after the destruction of Jerusalem. God instructs them not to fear the king of Babylon, assuring them of His protection if they choose to stay in the land of Judah. However, if they disobey and flee to Egypt out of fear, they will face the consequences of their actions. This verse highlights the importance of seeking and obeying God's will even in times of uncertainty, trusting in His faithfulness and protection.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

If ye will still abide in this land,.... In the land of Judea, their native country, where they had always lived, and where they continued when their brethren were carried captive; and yet they thought of going out of it, which the Lord knew; and therefore to encourage them to abide in it, and not think of departing into Egypt; that if they would take up their residence in it, and determine to continue there, he thus promises them: then will I build you, and not pull you down: and I will plant you, and not pluck you up; that is, they should be firm and stable, happy and prosperous; and abound with all kind of blessings, and increase in numbers, wealth, and riches. The metaphors are taken from building houses, and planting fields and vineyards: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you; not that he had done any unjust thing to them; or that he changed his mind concerning them; but that he had compassion on them, and would change his way and course of providence towards them, according to his unchangeable will.