For the LORD says, “After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Jeremiah 29:10 in context
Jeremiah 29:7–13
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Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
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For the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel says: “Don’t let your prophets who are among you and your diviners deceive you. Don’t listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed.
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For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
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For the LORD says, “After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
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You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
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You shall seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart.
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