Jeremiah 32:42 Meaning and Explanation
“For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will fulfill all promised good just as surely as He has executed judgment.
The Context of Jeremiah 32:42
Certainty of restoration matched with certainty of judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 32:42 Mean?
This verse establishes a principle: God's promise of good is as reliable as His judgment. The phrase 'Like as I have brought all this great evil'—referring to siege, exile, destruction—shows that God's word is trustworthy in judgment. By the same standard, God's promises of good are equally certain.
The symmetry is powerful: what God said would happen (judgment) did happen; therefore, what God now promises (restoration and good) will also happen. There is no reason to doubt the promise of restoration if the word about judgment has proven true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 32:42
What does Jeremiah 32:42 mean?
God will fulfill all promised good just as surely as He has executed judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 32:42?
Certainty of restoration matched with certainty of judgment.