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Jeremiah 32:39

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 32:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:
Jeremiah 32:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36And now therefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, concerning this city, whereof ye say, It is given into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence:
37Behold, I will gather them out of all the countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my wrath, and in great indignation; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:
38and they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:
40and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
41Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
42For thus saith Jehovah: Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.
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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 give them one heart and one way, etc.] “One” and the same heart; the same heart to one as to another; gracious souls, truly converted persons, be they Jews or Gentiles, have the same experience; they have all, more or less, a sight and sense of sin, and the evil of it; are brought off of their own righteousness; are led to Christ alone for life and salvation; are made partakers of precious promises; and all have their temptations, afflictions, and trials, and can sympathize with one another: and they have the same things put into their hearts; the laws of God are written there; the doctrines of the Gospel have a place there; Christ is formed in them; the graces of the Spirit are…”
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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
“one heart--all seeking the Lord with one accord, in contrast to their state when only scattered individuals sought Him (Eze 11:19-20; Zep 3:9). for . . . good of them-- (Psa 34:12-15).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The answer is divided into two parts; (a) Jeremiah 32:26-35, the sins of Judah are shown to be the cause of her punishment: (b) Jeremiah 32:36-44, this punishment was not for Judah’s destruction, but for her amendment. Jeremiah 32:28 I will give - Or, I am giving. Jeremiah 32:30 From their youth - God’s mighty deeds for Israel began in Egypt Jeremiah 32:20, and so did Israel’s sin. Jeremiah 32:34, Jeremiah 32:35 These verses are repeated from Jeremiah 7:30-31, but with two important variations. Baal is put for Tophet, and to Molech instead of in the fire. Molech the king and Baal the lord are different names of the sun-god, but in altered relations. Molech is the sun as the mighty fire,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“One heart - I will give them union and concord, one mind and judgment. One way - They shall all worship me according, to the rule I have given them. Jeremiah 32:40”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“32:39 Under the new covenant, the people would worship the one true God rather than idols.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I: Ch2 30:12; Isa 52:8; Eze 11:19, Eze 11:20, Eze 36:26, Eze 37:22; Joh 17:21; Act 4:32; Co2 13:11; Phi 2:1, Phi 2:2 one way: Jer 6:16; Isa 35:8; Joh 14:6; Heb 10:20 they may: Jer 32:40; Gen 22:12; Psa 112:1; Pro 14:26, Pro 14:27, Pro 23:17; Act 9:31 for ever: Heb. all days for the: Gen 17:7, Gen 18:19; Deu 5:29, Deu 11:18-21; Psa 115:13-15, Psa 128:6; Eze 37:25; Act 2:39, Act 3:26, Act 13:33; Rom 11:16; Co1 7:14 Jeremiah 32:40”
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