jeremiah 29:5 Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

jeremiah 29:5 'Build houses and live [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat their produce.

5. Build . . . houses--In opposition to the false prophets' suggestions, who told the captives that their captivity would soon cease, Jeremiah tells them that it will be of long duration, and that therefore they should build houses, as Babylon is to be for long their home.

jeremiah 29:5 'Build houses and live [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat their produce.

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