Jeremiah 29:12 net — When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.

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"When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers."

— Jeremiah 29:12, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

9

They are prophesying lies to you and claiming my authority to do so. But I did not send them. I, the LORD, affirm it!’

10

“For the LORD says,‘Only when the seventy years of Babylonian rule are over will I again take up consideration for you. Then I will fulfill my gracious promise to you and restore you to your homeland.

11

For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the LORD.‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.

12

When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.

13

When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul,

14

I will make myself available to you,’ says the LORD.‘Then I will reverse your plight and will regather you from all the nations and all the places where I have exiled you,’ says the LORD.‘I will bring you back to the place from which I exiled you.’

15

“You say,‘The LORD has raised up prophets of good news for us here in Babylon.’

Jeremiah 29:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:12 say?
Jeremiah 29:12 in the NET Bible reads: “When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 12.
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 29:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:12 in?
Jeremiah 29:12 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 29:12?
Jeremiah 29:12 reads (NET): “When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.” 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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