Jeremiah 24:6 Meaning and Explanation
“For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God promises to watch over the exiles with favor, restore them to their land, and establish them permanently.
The Context of Jeremiah 24:6
Promise of God's protection, return, and permanent restoration for the exiles.
What Does Jeremiah 24:6 Mean?
The promise unfolds in layers. Setting eyes upon them 'for good' expresses God's protective, benevolent attention—they remain under divine care even in a foreign land. The promise of return is concrete: 'I will bring them again to this land.' This addresses the deepest anxiety of the exile community: will God remember us? Will we ever see home again? The answer is unequivocal.
The language of building and planting without pulling down or plucking up conveys permanence and restoration. These are not temporary salvations but lasting renewals. The repetition ('build...not pull down,' 'plant...not pluck up') emphasizes certainty and the reversal of exile's destruction. What has been broken will be restored; what has been uprooted will be replanted.
Jeremiah 24:6 in the Original Language
sim (שִׂים), 'set' — to place, establish, or direct (one's eyes); conveys both action and intention, often implying care or commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 24:6
What does Jeremiah 24:6 mean?
God promises to watch over the exiles with favor, restore them to their land, and establish them permanently.
What is the context of Jeremiah 24:6?
Promise of God's protection, return, and permanent restoration for the exiles.