Jeremiah 29:30

30 Then the LORD's word came to Jeremiah:

Jeremiah 29:30 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 29:30

When came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah
After he had heard the letter read: saying;
as follows:

Jeremiah 29:30 In-Context

28 He has sent a letter telling those of us in Babylon: "You are going to be there a long time, so build houses and settle down, plant gardens and eat what they produce."

29 The priest Zephaniah read this letter to the prophet Jeremiah.

30 Then the LORD's word came to Jeremiah:

31 Send word to all the exiles: The LORD proclaims concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because Shemaiah prophesied to you when I didn't send him, and because he convinced you to believe a lie,

32 I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his descendants, declares the LORD. Not one member of this people will be around to see the good that I have in store for my people, declares the LORD, for he incited rebellion against me.