Jeremiah 29:13 kjv — And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

King James Version

"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."

— Jeremiah 29:13, King James Version

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

10

For thus saith the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

12

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

13

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

14

And I will be found of you, saith the Lord: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

15

Because ye have said, The Lord hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;

16

Know that thus saith the Lord of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;

Jeremiah 29:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:13 say?
Jeremiah 29:13 in the King James Version reads: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:13 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 13.
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 29:13.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:13 in?
Jeremiah 29:13 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 29:13?
Jeremiah 29:13 reads (KJV): “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” 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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