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Jeremiah 26:3

Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds.

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ASV

It may be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way; that I may repent me of the evil which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.

KJV

If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.

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17 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
אוּלַ֣י'u.LaiperhapsH194 →
יִשְׁמְע֔וּyish.me.'Uthey will listenH8085 →
וְיָשֻׁ֕בוּve.ya.Shu.vuand they may turn backH7725 →
אִ֖ישׁ'isheveryoneH376 →
מִדַּרְכּ֣וֹmi.dar.Kofrom way hisH1870 →
הָרָעָ֑הha.ra.'Ah<the> evilH7451 →
וְנִחַמְתִּ֣יve.ni.cham.Tiand I will repentH5162 →
אֶל־'el-concerningH413 →
הָרָעָ֗הha.ra.'Ahthe calamityH7451 →
אֲשֶׁ֨ר'a.SherwhichH834 →
אָנֹכִ֤י'a.no.KhiIH595 →
חֹשֵׁב֙cho.Shev[am] planningH2803 →
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹתla.'a.Sotto doH6213 →
לָהֶ֔םla.Hemto <the> them
מִפְּנֵ֖יmi.pe.Nei<from> because ofH6440 →
רֹ֥עַRo.a'[the] wickedness ofH7455 →
מַעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ma.'a.lei.Hemdeeds theirH4611 →

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Jeremiah 36:3Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about all the calamity I plan to bring upon them, each of them will turn from his wicked way. Then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.”Jeremiah 18:8But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring.Jeremiah 18:7–10At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed.Jonah 4:2So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster.Isaiah 1:16–19Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!Ezekiel 18:27–30But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.Jeremiah 36:7Perhaps they will bring their petition before the LORD, and each one will turn from his wicked way; for great are the anger and fury that the LORD has pronounced against this people.”Jonah 3:8–10Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands.Ezekiel 12:3Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.1 Kings 21:29“Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.”1 Kings 21:27When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly.Jeremiah 26:13So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you.Jeremiah 26:19Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!”Jeremiah 18:11Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’Joel 2:14Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him—grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.

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The Prophet Jeremiah — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
The Prophet Jeremiah — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
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