Jeremiah 26:3

If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 26:3

BSB
Perhaps they will listen and turn-each from his evil way of life-so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds.
AKJV
If so be they will listen, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do to them because of the evil of their doings.
CPDV
So may they hear and be converted, each one from his evil way. And then I may repent of the evil that I plan to do to them because of the wickedness of their pursuits.
ERV
It may be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way; that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.
NHEB
It may be they will listen, and turn every man from his evil way; that I may relent of the evil which I purpose to do to them because of the evil of their doings.
SMT
Perhaps they will hear and turn back a man from his evil way, and I lamented for the evil which I purposed to do to them from the face of the evil of their doings.

Commentary for Jeremiah 26:3

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Overview of Jeremiah 26:3
Summary
Repentance could avert God's planned punishment
Event
God offers conditional pardon
Estimated Time Period
c. 608 BC
Category
Promise