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Jeremiah 29:14

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 29:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I will be found of you, saith Jehovah, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places wither I have driven you, saith Jehovah; and I will bring you again unto the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I will be found of you, saith Jehovah, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places wither I have driven you, saith Jehovah; and I will bring you again unto the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
Jeremiah 29:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 29

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
12And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
13And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
14And I will be found of you, saith Jehovah, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places wither I have driven you, saith Jehovah; and I will bring you again unto the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
15Because ye have said, Jehovah hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;
16thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
17thus saith Jehovah of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so bad.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I will be found of you, saith the Lord, etc.] As he is; when his favour is shown, his presence is enjoyed, and the blessing sought for is obtained: and I will turn away your captivity; this designs the captivity of Jeconiah, or of the Jews that were carried captive with him; and which had its accomplishment when the Jews returned to their own land, upon the edict of Cyrus: and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord; for though the greatest part might be carried to Babylon, and continue there; yet others might be removed or moved into other countries; and besides, this may respect their brethren who should come into…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“to be found-- (Psa 32:6; Isa 55:6). turn . . . captivity--play upon sounds, shabti . . . shebith.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Turn away your captivity - Or, “restore your prosperity.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will be: Deu 4:7; Ch1 28:9; Ch2 15:12-15; Psa 32:6, Psa 46:1; Isa 45:19, Isa 55:6; Rom 10:20 and I will turn: Jer 16:14, Jer 16:15, Jer 23:3-8, Jer 24:5-7, Jer 30:3, Jer 30:10, Jer 31:8-14, Jer 32:37-44, 33:7-26; Jer 46:27, Jer 46:28, Jer 50:4, Jer 50:5, Jer 50:19, Jer 50:20, Jer 50:33, Jer 50:34, Jer 51:10; Psa 126:1, Psa 126:4; Eze 11:16-20; Ezek. 34:1-31, 36:1-39:29; Amo 9:14; Mic 4:12; Zep 3:20 Jeremiah 29:15”
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