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Jer. 29:1 This letter reassures these exiles that God has not abandoned them or forgotten his purpose for them. At the same time, since its contents would be widely known back home in Judah, it also reinforces Jeremiah’s announcements of coming judgment on those who remained there. All the people were taken into exile in 597 b.c. by Nebuchadnezzar.
Jer. 29:7 The exiles should hope and work for Babylon’s success, for they will share in this success. Welfare covers all aspects of peace and plenty (see note on John 14:27). The people of Israel were true to their calling when they brought blessing to the Gentiles (Gen. 12:2–3).
Jer. 29:11 God’s plans for the exiles are for welfare (see note on v. 7), not evil, or “calamity.” Having sought Babylon’s welfare, the exiles will receive God’s welfare in the form of a future and a hope in their homeland.
Jer. 29:13 You will seek me and find me. This amazing promise from the infinitely righteous, holy God to sinful people echoes a promise in Deut. 4:29. It remains true (John 6:37).
Jer. 29:14 I will bring you back. After 70 years, Israel’s repentant prayers and changed hearts will lead to God’s restoration of the nation (see Deut. 30:1–10).
Jer. 29:21–22 As vv. 8–9 indicate, false prophets addressed the exiles. prophesying a lie. See 27:10; 14; 16; 28:15; 29:9. The lie is not specified, but they probably promised a quick return from exile. strike them down. The penalty for their lies contrasts with God’s protection of Jeremiah (1:17–19). Their fate will be so terrible that they will become a curse used to condemn others.
Jer. 29:25 Shemaiah sent letters from Babylon to counter Jeremiah’s prior correspondence (vv. 4–23). Zephaniah. Not the prophet. See 21:1–2.
Jer. 29:27–28 Shemaiah does not consider Jeremiah’s letter (vv. 4–23) either comforting or true. Rather, he believes prophets like Hananiah who prophesy a short exile (ch. 28). Anathoth. See 1:1–3.
Jer. 29:31–32 Shemaiah is revealed as a false prophet who makes people trust in lies (28:15).
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