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A Future and a Hope
Scholars clarify that the phrase often translated as 'an expected end' more literally means 'a future and a hope.' For the exiles, this was a concrete promise that their nation would not be annihilated. God was assuring them that their story as a people was not over and that a time of restoration was in their future, countering their fears of complete destruction.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 29:11
18th Century
Theologian
An expected end—Rather, a future and a hope. The nation will not come to an end; the exile will be followed by a restoration.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 29:11
19th Century
Bishop
For I know the thoughts ... —The word used for “saith the Lord” implies that the gracious promise came to the pr…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 29:11
16th Century
Theologian
He confirms the same thing and uses many words because it was difficult to lift up minds completely broken down.
For the world suffers from …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 29:11
17th Century
Pastor
For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the
Lord
The purposes and reso…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 29:8–19
17th Century
Minister
Let people beware how they call those prophets whom they choose according to their own fancies, and how they consider their fancies and dreams to b…