Jeremías 42:10

10 “Si se quedan en este país, yo los edificaré y no los derribaré, los plantaré y no los arrancaré, porque me duele haberles causado esa calamidad.

Jeremías 42:10 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 42:10

If ye will still abide in this land
In the land of Judea, their native country, where they had always lived, and where they continued when their brethren were carried captive; and yet they thought of going out of it, which the Lord knew; and therefore to encourage them to abide in it, and not think of departing into Egypt; that if they would take up their residence in it, and determine to continue there, he thus promises them: then will I build you, and not pull [you] down: and I will plant you,
and not pluck [you] up;
that is, they should be firm and stable, happy and prosperous; and abound with all kind of blessings, and increase in numbers, wealth, and riches. The metaphors are taken from building houses, and planting fields and vineyards: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you;
not that he had done any unjust thing to them; or that he changed his mind concerning them; but that he had compassion on them, and would change his way and course of providence towards them, according to his unchangeable will.

Jeremías 42:10 In-Context

8 Este llamó a Johanán hijo de Carea, a todos los jefes militares que lo acompañaban, y a todo el pueblo, desde el más chico hasta al más grande,

9 y les dijo: «Así dice el SEÑOR, Dios de Israel, a quien ustedes me enviaron para interceder por ustedes:

10 “Si se quedan en este país, yo los edificaré y no los derribaré, los plantaré y no los arrancaré, porque me duele haberles causado esa calamidad.

11 No teman al rey de Babilonia, al que ahora temen —afirma el SEÑOR—; no le teman, porque yo estoy con ustedes para salvarlos y librarlos de su poder.

12 Tendré compasión de ustedes, y de esa manera él también les tendrá compasión y les permitirá volver a su tierra”.