Jeremiah 24:5 ““This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs…”

Jeremiah 24:5

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.

World English Bible

“The LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, as good.

American Standard Version

Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus sayeth the Lord, the God of Israel, Like these good figges, so will I knowe them that are caryed away captiue of Iudah to bee good, whome I haue sent out of this place, into the land of the Caldeans.

Darby Translation

Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard for good them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans;

Young's Literal Translation

Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, Like these good figs so do I acknowledge The removed of Judah — that I sent from this place, [To] the land of the Chaldeans — for good.

Bible in Basic English

This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, has said: Like these good figs, so in my eyes will be the prisoners of Judah, whom I have sent from this place into the land of the Chaldaeans for their good.

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Cross references

“I acknowledge”

Zechariah 13:9 Nahum 1:7 Matthew 25:12 John 10:27 1 Corinthians 8:3 Galatians 4:9

Zechariah 13:9 · BSB

This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our G…

Nahum 1:7 · BSB

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Matthew 25:12 · BSB

But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

John 10:27 · BSB

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

1 Corinthians 8:3 · BSB

But the one who loves God is known by God.

Galatians 4:9 · BSB

But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

“for”

Deuteronomy 8:16 Psalm 94:12–14 Psalm 119:67 Psalm 119:71 Romans 8:28 Hebrews 12:5–10

Deuteronomy 8:16 · BSB

He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.

Psalm 94:12–14 · BSB

Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

Psalm 119:67 · BSB

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.

Psalm 119:71 · BSB

It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Hebrews 12:5–10 · BSB

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

6I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.

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