Jeremiah 29:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is why he sent us this message here in Babylon: 'This time of captivity will be long, so build houses and live in them. Plant gardens and eat what they produce.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is explaining that a prophet told the exiled people in Babylon to settle down and make a life there because their captivity would last a long time.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to a letter the prophet Jeremiah sent to the Jewish exiles who had been taken captive to Babylon around 597 BC. The people were hoping for a quick return to Jerusalem, but Jeremiah was telling them they would be in exile for 70 years. He encouraged them to build normal lives in Babylon rather than just waiting and suffering.

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