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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a hope that is embodied in family life. Jeremiah 29:11: trace "thoughts" and "know". Give hope in small choices no one sees—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Jeremiah—prophetic oracle, naming hope. Placed in ch. 29, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Jeremiah to Jeremiah. Critical study of Jeremiah often concludes: Prophetic oracles with Baruch’s editorial role.. Scholars commonly date Jeremiah Late 7th–6th century BC.. Here the thread of prophetic hope & judgment comes into view. Baruch’s role and multiple editions are topics of discussion.

More details
Traditional:Jeremiah
Modern scholarship:Prophetic oracles with Baruch’s editorial role.
Date:Late 7th–6th century BC.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew Masoretic Text is well–established. The Septuagint (Greek) numbers this as Jeremiah 36:11 and translates 'thoughts' as 'thoughts of peace.' A fragment from Qumran (4QJerc) preserves parts of chapter 29 supporting the Masoretic Text. The phrase 'future and hope' varies slightly in Greek ('end and hope'). The word 'shalom' (peace/prosperity) is consistent across all Hebrew manuscripts.
Sources & witness notes
MT4QJerc
Cross References1
  • Romans 8:28
    We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
    CuratedAll things work together (Rom 8:28)