Jeremiah 18:9

9 At the same time, I may announce that I will build and plant a nation or kingdom;

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 At any time I may announce that I will dig up, pull down, and destroy a nation or kingdom;
8 but if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I'll relent and not carry out the harm I intended for it.
9 At the same time, I may announce that I will build and plant a nation or kingdom;
10 but if that nation displeases and disobeys me, then I'll relent and not carry out the good I intended for it.
11 Now say to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem: This is what the LORD says: I am a potter preparing a disaster for you; I'm working out a plan against you. So each one of you, turn from your evil ways; reform your ways and your actions.
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