01The verse
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.”
Jeremiah 29:11 · ASV
02Meaning
God assured the Jewish exiles in Babylon that their captivity would end and they would return home after 70 years (verse 10). The promise came true — showing that God’s word can be relied on.
03Application today
While the promise was to ancient Israel, it reveals God’s personality: he cares about the future of his people and gives them a real hope.