Jeremiah 29:28
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying,.... That is, Jeremiah the prophet; and this was the reason, because…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Jeremiah 29:24-29
A narrative showing the effects of Jeremiah’s letter. Shemaiah the leader of the false prophets wrote to Zephaniah,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 29:24-32
We have perused the contents of Jeremiah's letter to the captives in Babylon, who had reason, with a great deal of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Jeremiah 29:24-32
Shemaiah the Nehelamite rebuked and threatened.
On the arrival at Babylon of Jeremiah's letter, which ends with Jer…