Jeremiah 18:9

9 And in an instant I shall speak concerning the nation and concerning the 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 In an instant I shall speak against Gentiles and against kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down and to destroy.

8 But if these Gentiles shall turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

9 And in an instant I shall speak concerning the nation and concerning the kingdom, to build and to plant it;

10 but if it should do evil in my sight, not hearing my voice, then I will repent of the good that I had determined to do unto them.

11 Now therefore, speak to every man of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus hath the LORD said: Behold, I ordain evil against you and devise plans against you; return ye now each one from his evil way, and better your ways and your doings.