Jeremiah 32:39 I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

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New International Version
I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them.

New Living Translation
And I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship me forever, for their own good and for the good of all their descendants.

English Standard Version
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.

Berean Standard Bible
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

King James Bible
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

New King James Version
then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them.

New American Standard Bible
and I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

NASB 1995
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

NASB 1977
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me always, for their own good, and for the good of their children after them.

Legacy Standard Bible
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Amplified Bible
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may [reverently] fear Me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Christian Standard Bible
I will give them integrity of heart and action so that they will fear me always, for their good and for the good of their descendants after them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will give them one heart and one way so that for their good and for the good of their descendants after them, they will fear Me always.

American Standard Version
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

English Revised Version
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever; for the good of them, and of their children after them:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will give them the same attitude and the same purpose so that they will fear me as long as they live. This will be for their own good and for the good of their children.

Good News Translation
I will give them a single purpose in life: to honor me for all time, for their own good and the good of their descendants.

International Standard Version
I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them.

Majority Standard Bible
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

NET Bible
I will give them a single-minded purpose to live in a way that always shows respect for me. They will want to do that for their own good and the good of the children who descend from them.

New Heart English Bible
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good, and of their children after them:

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

World English Bible
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good and the good of their children after them.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and I have given to them one heart and one way, to fear Me all the days, for the good of them and their sons after them:

Young's Literal Translation
and I have given to them one heart, and one way, to fear Me all the days, for good to them, and to their sons after them:

Smith's Literal Translation
And I gave to them one heart and one way, to fear me all the days, for good to them and to their sons after them.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days : and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will give to them one heart and one way, so that they may fear me all their days, and so that it may be well with them, and with their sons after them.

New American Bible
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me always, for their own good and the good of their children after them.

New Revised Standard Version
I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for all time, for their own good and the good of their children after them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And I will give them a new heart and a new spirit, that they may worship before me for ever; and it shall be good to them and to their children after them:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall give to them a new heart and a new spirit, to be in awe before me all the days, and it shall be well for them, and for their children after them

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me for ever; for the good of them, and of their children after them;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will give them another way, and another heart, to fear me continually, and that for good to them and their children after them.

Audio Bible

Context

A Promise of Restoration
…38They will be My people, and I will be their God. 39I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. 40I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.…

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Cross References

Ezekiel 11:19-20
And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, / so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Deuteronomy 30:6
The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.

Psalm 86:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.

Zephaniah 3:9
For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Acts 2:46
With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 4:32
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

John 17:21-23
that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

Romans 15:5-6
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, / so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:2
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

Treasury of Scripture

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

2 Chronicles 30:12
Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

Isaiah 52:8
Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

Ezekiel 11:19,20
And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: …

one way.

Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Isaiah 35:8
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

they may.

Jeremiah 32:40
And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.

Genesis 22:12
And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

Psalm 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

for every.

Genesis 17:7
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Deuteronomy 5:29
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

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Jeremiah 32

1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,
6. buys Hanameel's field.
13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return.
16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God.
26. God confirms the captivity for their sins;
36. and promises a gracious return.

Berean Study Bible

I will give them
This phrase signifies a divine promise and initiative. The Hebrew root for "give" is "nathan," which implies a bestowal or granting of something that is not earned but graciously provided. In the context of Jeremiah, God is speaking to a people in exile, promising restoration and renewal. This reflects God's sovereignty and grace, emphasizing that the transformation of the heart is a divine act, not a human achievement.

one heart
The Hebrew word for "heart" is "lev," which encompasses not just emotions but the entire inner being, including mind and will. The phrase "one heart" suggests unity and singularity of purpose among God's people. Historically, Israel was often divided, both physically and spiritually. This promise points to a future where God's people are unified in their devotion and commitment to Him, reflecting the unity found in the body of Christ as described in the New Testament.

and one way
The "way" in Hebrew is "derek," meaning a path or journey. This phrase indicates a unified direction or lifestyle that aligns with God's will. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a "way" often referred to a manner of living or a set of moral and ethical guidelines. Here, it signifies a collective movement towards righteousness and obedience, a path that leads to life and blessing as outlined in the Torah.

so that they will always fear Me
The "fear" of the Lord, "yirah" in Hebrew, is a profound reverence and awe, not a paralyzing terror. This fear is foundational to wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 9:10). It is a recognition of God's holiness, justice, and love. The phrase "always fear Me" suggests a continual, enduring relationship with God, marked by respect and obedience. This fear is not for God's benefit but for the well-being of His people, guiding them in truth and righteousness.

for their own good
The Hebrew word for "good" is "tov," which encompasses well-being, prosperity, and happiness. God's commandments and His call to fear Him are not burdensome but are designed for the flourishing of His people. This reflects the biblical principle that obedience to God leads to life and blessing, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19-20, where choosing life and good is equated with loving and obeying God.

and for the good of their children after them
This phrase highlights the generational impact of faithfulness to God. The covenantal relationship with God is not just for the present generation but is intended to bless future generations. In the ancient world, family and lineage were of utmost importance, and God's promises often included descendants. This underscores the biblical theme of legacy and the responsibility of parents to teach their children the ways of the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The promise of good for future generations reflects God's enduring faithfulness and the hope of a restored community living in harmony with His will.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(39) I will give them one heart, and one way.--The previous verse has described the restoration of Israel in the old familiar all-inclusive terms--"They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Exodus 6:7; Deuteronomy 14:2; Hosea 2:23). Here a new feature is added. The prophet, in his vision of the future, in place of the discords of the present--some serving Jehovah, and some Baal and Molech; some urging submission to Babylon, and some intriguing with Egypt--sees a unity in faith showing itself in unity of action. The hope of Jeremiah has never yet been realised, but it has appeared as with a transfigured glory in the prayer of the Christ for His people that they "all may be one," even as He and the Father are one (John 17:21-23), in the prayer of the Apostle, that all might be joined together "in the unity of the faith" (Ephesians 4:13). And that prayer also waits for its fulfilment, and receives only partial and (to use Bacon's phrase) "germinant" accomplishments. "For ever" represents the Hebrew all the days.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 39. - One heart, and one way. Unity is always given as the "note" of the ideal, Messianic period (comp. Zephaniah 3:9; Zechariah 14:9; John 10:16). That they may fear me forever. This reminds us of a phrase in the exhortation in Deuteronomy 4:10, as the next clause does of Deuteronomy 6:24.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I will give
וְנָתַתִּ֨י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

them one
אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

heart
לֵ֤ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

and one
אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

way,
וְדֶ֣רֶךְ (wə·ḏe·reḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

so that they will always fear Me
לְיִרְאָ֥ה (lə·yir·’āh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

for their own good
לְט֣וֹב (lə·ṭō·wḇ)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and for the good of their children
וְלִבְנֵיהֶ֖ם (wə·liḇ·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

after them.
אַחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃ (’a·ḥă·rê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

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