Jeremiah 32:40
What does Jeremiah 32:40 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 32:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I will make an eternal agreement with them, that I will never give them up, but ever do them good; and I will put the fear of me in their hearts, so that they will not go away from me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and I have made for them a covenant age-during, in that I turn not back from after them for My doing them good, and My fear I put in their heart, so as not to turn aside from me;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, and will not cease to do them good: and I will give my fear in their heart, that they may not revolt from me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not draw back from them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their heart, that they may not turn aside from me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 31:31
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
- Hebrews 7:24
but he, because he abideth for ever, hath his priesthood unchangeable.
- Luke 1:72
To show mercy towards our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;
- John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
- Genesis 17:7
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.
- Jeremiah 50:5
They shall inquire concerning Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come ye, and join yourselves to Jehovah in an everlasting covenant that shall not be forgotten.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Jeremiah 32
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Jeremiah 32.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipotence
God's omnipotence means He is all-powerful, sovereign, and able to do anything that is consistent with His perfect nature
Topic
Bible Verses About The Power Of God
God is truly all-powerful, and his mighty strength is evident throughout creation and in his working in our lives.
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for the Fear of the Future
When tomorrow feels heavy — verses for the unknown road ahead.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Unloved
When you can't feel anyone's love — verses for a love that doesn't depend on feeling.
Verses for
Bible Verses for After Losing Your Job
Verses for the day after the layoff — identity, provision, and what's next.