Jeremiah 29:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.”
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Read Full Chapter →God instructs the exiles to marry, have children, and expand their families in Babylon.
The Context of Jeremiah 29:6
God commands the exiles to establish families and grow their population in Babylon.
What Does Jeremiah 29:6 Mean?
God calls the exiles to intermarry, have children, and allow their families to grow rather than shrink. This is not merely practical advice—it is theological permission to build futures in exile and to let the next generation flourish in Babylon rather than live in grief-stricken stasis.
By encouraging family growth, God signals that exile is not eternal punishment but a season with a purpose. The exiles are invited into hope: their children will see deliverance, and the community will not disappear into captivity but will endure and eventually return.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 29:6
What does Jeremiah 29:6 mean?
God instructs the exiles to marry, have children, and expand their families in Babylon.
What is the context of Jeremiah 29:6?
God commands the exiles to establish families and grow their population in Babylon.