Jeremiah 29:11 bbe — For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the…

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"For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end."

— Jeremiah 29:11, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

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For this is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said: Do not let yourselves be tricked by the prophets who are among you, and the readers of signs, and give no attention to their dreams which they may have;

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For they are saying to you what is false in my name: I have not sent them, says the Lord.

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For this is what the Lord has said: When seventy years are ended for Babylon, I will have pity on you and give effect to my good purpose for you, causing you to come back to this place.

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For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end.

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And you will go on crying to me and making prayer to me, and I will give ear to you.

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And you will be searching for me and I will be there, when you have gone after me with all your heart.

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I will be near you again, says the Lord, and your fate will be changed, and I will get you together from all the nations and from all the places where I had sent you away, says the Lord; and I will take you back again to the place from which I sent you away prisoners.

Jeremiah 29:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:11 say?
Jeremiah 29:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 11.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 29:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:11 in?
Jeremiah 29:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 29:11?
Jeremiah 29:11 reads (BBE): “For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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