Jeremiah 29:5

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তোমালোকে ঘৰ সাজি তাত বাস কৰা, আৰু বাৰী পাতি তাৰ ফল ভোগ কৰা।

What Does This Mean?

Jeremiah 29:5 tells the people to build houses, live in them, plant gardens, and eat their fruit. The message is from God through Jeremiah, encouraging the people to settle and make a life where they are.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a new place and you're told to build your own treehouse, live in it, plant a garden, and eat yummy fruits from it. This is like what God is telling the people: make this place your home and enjoy it.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this verse around 587 BCE, during a time when the people of Judah were in exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had defeated Jerusalem and many of its people were taken away. God, through Jeremiah, encouraged them to settle down and build a life in Babylon.

Living It Out Today

Today, if someone moves to a new place, this verse can encourage them to make their new home comfortable and enjoy it, rather than just waiting to go back to the old place.

Topics

• settlement
• hope
• exile
• God's promises
• encouragement
• prosperity

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 34:27
• 1 Corinthians 7:29
• Ephesians 2:20
• Isaiah 57:19
• Hebrews 13:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 29:5?

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Judah who were in exile in Babylon.

What was the historical situation when Jeremiah wrote this?

Jeremiah wrote this around 587 BCE when the people of Judah were exiled in Babylon following the defeat of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.

How can this verse be applied in a modern context?

In a modern context, this verse can encourage people who are new to a place to make it their home and enjoy the blessings it offers.

What other verses in the Bible relate to Jeremiah 29:5?

Verses like Ezekiel 34:27, 1 Corinthians 7:29, and Hebrews 13:14 relate to the theme of settling down and making a home in a new place.