Jeremiah 29:5

Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 29:5

BSB

"Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.

AKJV

Build you houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

CPDV

Build houses and live in them. And plant gardens, and eat from their fruit.

ERV

Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

NHEB

Build houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat their fruit.

SMT

Build ye houses and dwell; and plant gardens and eat their fruit:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 29:5

BuildH1129VerbyehousesH1004Noun MasculineanddwellH3427VerbinthemandplantH5193Verb gardensH1593Noun FeminineandeatH398VerbthefruitH6529Noun Masculineofthem

Commentary for Jeremiah 29:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 29:5

Summary

Exiles instructed to establish homes and cultivate land

Place

Babylon

Event

Command to settle and plant

Estimated Time Period

c. 595 BC