Jeremiah 42:10If you will still live in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I grieve over the distress that I have brought on you.
The setting
Judah, 586 BC. Jerusalem lies in ruins. The few remaining Jews debate fleeing to Egypt for safety...
The emotion here: heartbroken but faithful, recording God's tender grief
The original word
nichamti (נִחַמְתִּי) — deep regret, like a parent grieving over necessary discipline
Why it matters
Only the poorest Jews remained after Nebuchadnezzar's third deportation
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 42:10
God says 'I GRIEVE' — showing His heart breaks when He must discipline
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about geographic location, but it's about trusting God's rebuilding process instead of running to familiar but ungodly solutions.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 42:10
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 42:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 42:10 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, Gods grief, conditional blessing. Notable phrases: I will build you; I will plant you; I grieve. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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