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Jeremiah 17:20-27
And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates: …

Jeremiah 18:7,8
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroyit; …

Jeremiah 25:5
They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:

in the land.

Jeremiah 3:18
In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.

Deuteronomy 4:40
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolongthy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

2 Chronicles 33:8
Neither will I any more remove the foot of Israel from out of the land which I have appointed for your fathers; so that they will take heed to do all that I have commanded them, according to the whole law and the statutes and the ordinances by the hand of Moses.

in the land that I gave to your fathers
This phrase emphasizes the historical and covenantal significance of the land of Israel. It recalls the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised the land to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7, 15:18). The land is a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and a central element of Israel's identity. The reference to "your fathers" connects the current generation to their ancestors, reminding them of their heritage and the conditions of the covenant. It underscores the continuity of God's promises and the expectation of faithfulness from each generation.

forever and ever
This phrase highlights the eternal nature of God's promises. While the land was given to Israel as an everlasting possession, the enjoyment of this promise is contingent upon their faithfulness to God. The use of "forever and ever" points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, which find their completion in the eschatological hope of a restored creation. This eternal perspective is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are promised an eternal inheritance through Christ (Hebrews 9:15). The phrase also foreshadows the coming of the Messiah, who secures the eternal promises of God for His people.

• The word “then” links God’s promise to the command inJeremiah 7:5-6 to “change your ways and your deeds.”

• It signals a conditional arrangement: obedience first, blessing afterward (seeDeuteronomy 28:1-2).

• Cross reference:2 Chronicles 7:14—“if My people…turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…”

• “Live” is more than mere survival; it includes safety, stability, and flourishing under God’s favor (Psalm 91:1-2).

• The verb shows that life itself is a gift God allows, not a right we claim (Acts 17:25).

• Cross reference:Deuteronomy 30:19-20—“choose life… that you may live.”

• “This place” points specifically to Jerusalem and the temple precincts the people trusted in (Jeremiah 7:4).

• God reminds them that bricks and mortar give no protection apart from obedience (Micah 3:11-12).

• Cross reference:Psalm 132:13-14—“For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling.”

• The land is a covenant gift first promised to Abraham (Genesis 12:7; 15:18).

• Possession is tied to covenant faithfulness; disobedience brings exile (Leviticus 26:33).

• Cross reference:Joshua 21:43—“So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers.”

• “Forever” underscores the permanence God intends when His people walk with Him (Psalm 37:29).

• While individual generations may forfeit the blessing, God’s promise to Israel stands unbroken (Romans 11:29).

• Cross reference:Isaiah 60:21—“They will possess the land forever, the branch of My planting.”

Jeremiah 7:7 offers a conditional covenant promise: if Judah truly repents, God will graciously allow them to remain safely in the land He pledged to their forefathers, with blessings meant to endure indefinitely. The verse underscores God’s faithfulness, the necessity of heartfelt obedience, and the lasting nature of His covenant purposes.