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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Jeremiah 29:5

Build . . . houses—In opposition to the false prophets' suggestions, who told the captives that their captivity would soon cease, Jeremiah tells them that it will be of long duration, and that therefore they should build houses, as Babylon is to be for long their home.




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Jeremiah 29:5:

Jeremiah 29:28
Ezekiel 11:3
Zechariah 5:11

 

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