Jeremiah 18:9

9 And the [next] moment I speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant [it].

Jeremiah 18:9 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 18:9

And [at what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and
concerning a kingdom
By way of promise on the other hand: or, "and the moment I shall speak" as in ( Jeremiah 18:7 ) ; in favour to a people; signifying, that if they do that which is right and good, and continue therein, it may be expected that I will appear for and among such a nation and kingdom: to build and to plant [it];
to build up its fences that have been broken down, and to plant it with pleasant plants, and make it prosperous and flourishing, and protect and defend it, and keep it safe, and in a secure condition; so that it shall be in very thriving circumstances, and be out of the power of its enemies to hurt it.

Jeremiah 18:9 In-Context

7 One moment I speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom, to uproot, and to tear down, and to destroy [it].

8 But [if] that nation turns back from its evil that I have threatened against it, then I will relent concerning the disaster that I planned to do to it.

9 And the [next] moment I speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant [it].

10 But [if] it does evil in my sight, to not listen to my voice, then I will relent concerning the good that I said I would do [to] it.

11 "So now then, say, please, to the {people} of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, {saying}, 'Thus says Yahweh, "Look, I [am] preparing evil against you, and [I am] planning a plan against you. Please turn back, each one from his evil way, and walk rightly [in] your ways and your deeds." '

Footnotes

• [a]. Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation