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◄ Jeremiah 29:12►

New International Version
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

New Living Translation
In those days when you pray, I will listen.

English Standard Version
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Berean Standard Bible
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

King James Bible
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

New King James Version
Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

New American Standard Bible
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

NASB 1995
‘Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

NASB 1977
‘Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Amplified Bible
Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice]and I will listen to you.

Christian Standard Bible
You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

American Standard Version
And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Contemporary English Version
You will turn back to me and ask for help, and I will answer your prayers.

English Revised Version
And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Good News Translation
Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.

International Standard Version
When you call out to me and come and pray to me, I'll hear you.

NET Bible
When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.

New Heart English Bible
You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray to me, and I will hearken to you.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

World English Bible
You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And you have called Me, and have gone, and have prayed to Me, and I have listened to you,

Young's Literal Translation
'And ye have called Me, and have gone, and have prayed unto Me, and I have hearkened unto you,

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye called me, and went and prayed to me, and I heard to you.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And you shall call upon me, and you shall go: and you shall pray to me, and I will hear you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall call upon me, and you shall go forth. And you shall pray to me, and I will heed you.

New American Bible
When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you.

New Revised Standard Version
Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then you shall call upon me and pray to me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall call me and you shall pray before me

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And ye shall call upon Me, and go, and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And do ye pray to me, and I will hearken to you: and do ye earnestly seek me, and ye shall find me;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles
…11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.12Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me,and I will listen to you.13You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.…

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Cross References

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Romans 10:12-13
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Zechariah 13:9
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 God.’”

Treasury of Scripture

Then shall you call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Jeremiah 31:9
They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraimis my firstborn.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Nehemiah 2:4
Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

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Jeremiah 29

1.Jeremiah sends a letter to the captives in Babylon to be quiet there,
8.and not to believe the dreams of their prophets;
10.and that they shall return with grace after seventy years.
15.He foretells the destruction of the rest for their disobedience.
20.He shows the fearful end of Ahab and Zedekiah, two false prophets.
24.Shemaiah writes a letter against Jeremiah.
30.Jeremiah foretells his doom.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Then you will call upon Me
This phrase indicates a future action, suggesting a time when the people will turn back to God. In the context ofJeremiah 29, the Israelites are in Babylonian exile due to their disobedience. This calling upon God signifies repentance and a renewed relationship with Him. The act of calling upon God is a common theme throughout the Bible, seen in passages likePsalm 50:15, where God invites His people to call upon Him in times of trouble. It reflects a dependence on God and an acknowledgment of His sovereignty.

and come
The word "come" implies movement towards God, both physically and spiritually. In the historical context, the Israelites were far from their homeland and the temple in Jerusalem, which was the center of their worship. This movement towards God symbolizes a return to faithfulness and obedience. It echoes the call inJames 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you," emphasizing the relational aspect of faith.

and pray to Me
Prayer is a central practice in the life of believers, serving as a means of communication with God. In the context of Jeremiah, prayer represents a sincere turning back to God, seeking His guidance and intervention. The Israelites' prayers during exile would have been filled with longing for deliverance and restoration. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about the importance of prayer inMatthew 6:9-13, providing a model for how to approach God.

and I will listen to you
This promise of God listening is significant, especially for a people in exile who may feel abandoned. It reassures them of God's attentiveness and willingness to respond to their cries. This assurance is consistent with other scriptures, such as 1John 5:14, which speaks of the confidence believers have in approaching God, knowing that He hears them. It highlights God's faithfulness and His desire for a relationship with His people, despite their past disobedience.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jeremiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of judgment and hope. He was called by God to prophesy to the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

2.The Exiles in Babylon
The audience of Jeremiah's letter, who were taken captive from Jerusalem to Babylon. They were experiencing a period of punishment and discipline from God due to their disobedience.

3.Babylon
The place where the Israelites were exiled. It represents a time of trial and testing for God's people.

4.God (Yahweh)
The central figure in this passage, who promises to listen to His people when they call upon Him.

5.Prayer
The act of communication with God, emphasized in this verse as a means of seeking God's presence and intervention.

Teaching Points

The Power of Prayer
Prayer is a powerful tool for believers. It is not just a ritual but a genuine communication with God, who promises to listen.

God's Faithfulness
Even in times of exile or difficulty, God remains faithful to His promises. He listens to His people and responds to their prayers.

Seeking God
The act of calling upon God requires intentionality and faith. Believers are encouraged to actively seek God in all circumstances.

Hope in Exile
Just as the exiles in Babylon were given hope through God's promise, believers today can find hope in God's willingness to hear and answer prayer.

Relationship with God
Prayer is a vital component of a personal relationship with God. It is through prayer that believers can draw near to Him and experience His presence.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 29

What is the source for the obligation of prayer?

What is the source for the obligation of prayer?

Jeremiah 19:7 — How can a loving or just deity sanction such extreme disasters upon an entire city, including the innocent, as portrayed here?

Why worship idols that cannot speak or move?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(12, 13)Then shall ye call upon me . . .--The words need no comment, but they cannot be passed over without dwelling on the infinite tenderness which they manifest in the prophet's soul, the reflex of a like tenderness in the mind of God, from whom he gives the message. It is the anticipation of the like message from the lips of Christ, "He that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened" (Matthew 7:8). As they stand, the words are an echo ofDeuteronomy 4:29-30, asJeremiah 29:14 is ofDeuteronomy 30:3-5.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 12. -And ye shall go and pray unto me. "Go," that is, to the places "where prayer is wont to be made." The clause seems to refer to common prayer for a common object. Comp. striking passages in Solomon's prayer (1 Kings 8:48), and in Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 4:29, 30).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then you will call
וּקְרָאתֶ֤ם(ū·qə·rā·ṯem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7121:To call, proclaim, read

upon Me
אֹתִי֙(’ō·ṯî)
Direct object marker | first person common singular
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and come
וַֽהֲלַכְתֶּ֔ם(wa·hă·laḵ·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

and pray
וְהִתְפַּלַּלְתֶּ֖ם(wə·hiṯ·pal·lal·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6419:To judge, to intercede, pray

to Me,
אֵלָ֑י(’ê·lāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

and I will listen
וְשָׁמַעְתִּ֖י(wə·šā·ma‘·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

to you.
אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃(’ă·lê·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 29:12 You shall call on me and you (Jer.)