Jeremiah 18:9
New International Version
And if at another time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be built up and planted,

New Living Translation
And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom,

English Standard Version
And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it,

Berean Standard Bible
And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,

King James Bible
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

New King James Version
And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,

New American Standard Bible
Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it;

NASB 1995
“Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it;

NASB 1977
“Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it;

Legacy Standard Bible
Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it;

Amplified Bible
Or at another time I might [suddenly] speak about a nation or kingdom that I will build up or establish;

Christian Standard Bible
At another time I might announce concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At another time I announce that I will build and plant a nation or a kingdom.

American Standard Version
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Contemporary English Version
If I promise to make a nation strong,

English Revised Version
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"At another time I may promise to build and plant a nation or a kingdom.

Good News Translation
On the other hand, if I say that I am going to plant or build up any nation or kingdom,

International Standard Version
At another moment I may speak about a nation or kingdom to build it or plant it.

Majority Standard Bible
And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,

NET Bible
And there are times when I promise to build up and establish a nation or kingdom.

New Heart English Bible
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Webster's Bible Translation
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

World English Bible
At the instant I speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the moment I speak concerning a nation, "" And concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant,

Young's Literal Translation
And the moment I speak concerning a nation, And concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the moment I shall speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will suddenly speak of a nation and of a kingdom, to build up and plant it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And soon, I will speak about a nation and about a kingdom, so that I may build and plant it.

New American Bible
At another moment, I may decree concerning a nation or kingdom that I will build up and plant it;

New Revised Standard Version
And at another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if at another instant I should speak concerning a people and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if I will speak about a people and about a kingdom, to build and to plant
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And at one instant I may speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if I shall pronounce a decree upon a nation and kingdom, to rebuild and to plant it;
Audio Bible



Context
The Potter and the Clay
8But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. 9And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, 10and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:1-14
“Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. ...

Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Genesis 12:2-3
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

Psalm 33:12
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!

Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

Ezekiel 36:11
I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

Amos 9:14-15
I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.

Zechariah 8:13
As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 25:21
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

Luke 1:68-75
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Acts 3:25-26
And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ / When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.


Treasury of Scripture

And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

to build.

Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

Jeremiah 11:17
For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.

Jeremiah 30:18
Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.

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Jeremiah 18
1. Under the type of a potter is shown God's absolute power in disposing of nations.
11. Judgments threatened to Judah for her strange revolt.
18. Jeremiah prays against his conspirators.














And if at another time
This phrase suggests the sovereignty and timing of God. The Hebrew word for "time" here is "עֵת" (et), which implies a specific, appointed time. It reflects God's control over history and His ability to intervene at His discretion. This reminds us that God's plans are not bound by human schedules but are executed in His perfect timing. It encourages believers to trust in God's timing, knowing that He sees the bigger picture and orchestrates events according to His divine will.

I announce
The Hebrew word used here is "דָּבַר" (dabar), which means to speak or declare. This highlights the power and authority of God's word. When God announces something, it is not merely a suggestion but a declaration that carries the weight of divine authority. This emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word and recognizing its power to bring about change and transformation. It reassures believers that God's promises are sure and will come to pass.

that I will build up
The phrase "build up" comes from the Hebrew word "בָּנָה" (banah), which means to construct or establish. This conveys the idea of God actively working to strengthen and develop a nation or kingdom. It reflects God's creative power and His ability to bring growth and prosperity. For believers, this is a reminder of God's role as the ultimate builder and sustainer, who can take what is broken and make it whole, and who can bring about growth and flourishing in His people.

and establish
The Hebrew word "נָטַע" (nata) is used here, meaning to plant or firmly set. This suggests a sense of permanence and stability. When God establishes something, it is meant to endure and thrive. This speaks to God's desire for His people to be rooted and grounded in His truth and love. It encourages believers to seek God's establishment in their lives, knowing that what He plants will not be easily uprooted.

a nation or kingdom
The terms "nation" and "kingdom" refer to organized groups of people under a unified government or leadership. In the biblical context, these terms often refer to Israel or other nations surrounding it. This highlights God's authority over all nations and His ability to raise up or bring down kingdoms according to His purposes. It serves as a reminder that no nation is beyond God's reach and that He is the ultimate ruler over all the earth. For believers, it is a call to recognize God's sovereignty over all human affairs and to trust in His governance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And if at another time
וְרֶ֣גַע (wə·re·ḡa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7281: A wink, a very short space of time

I announce
אֲדַבֵּ֔ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

that I will build up
לִבְנֹ֖ת (liḇ·nōṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1129: To build

and establish
וְלִנְטֹֽעַ׃ (wə·lin·ṭō·a‘)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5193: To strike in, fix, to plant

a nation
גּ֖וֹי (gō·w)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

or kingdom,
מַמְלָכָ֑ה (mam·lā·ḵāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign


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