“Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests,…

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;” Context…

“Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;” Context Jeremiah 29 is a letter written by the prophet Jeremiah to the Israelites…

“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall…

“For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to…

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Context Understanding the historical…

“Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.” Context Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during the time…

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Historical Context The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah…

“And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the…

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten,…