Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

King James Version

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Holman Bible

I will give them one heart and one way so that for their good and for the good of their descendants after them, they will fear Me always.

International Standard Version

I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them.

A Conservative Version

And I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for the good of them, and of their sons after them.

American Standard Version

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Amplified

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may [reverently] fear Me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Bible in Basic English

And I will give them one heart and one way, so that they may go on in the worship of me for ever, for their good and the good of their children after them:

Darby Translation

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all their days, for the good of them, and of their children after them.

Julia Smith Translation

And I gave to them one heart and one way, to fear me all the days, for good to them and to their sons after them.

King James 2000

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me forever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Lexham Expanded Bible

And I will give to them one heart and one way, to revere me {forever}, for good to them, and to their children after them.

Modern King James verseion

And I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for their good and for the good of their sons after them.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all the days of their life, that they and their children after them may prosper.

NET Bible

I will give them a single-minded purpose to live in a way that always shows respect for me. They will want to do that for their own good and the good of the children who descend from them.

New Heart English Bible

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good, and of their children after them:

The Emphasized Bible

And I will give them one heart, and one way, That they may revere me, all the days, - For the good of them and of their children after them;

Webster

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

World English Bible

and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Youngs Literal Translation

and I have given to them one heart, and one way, to fear Me all the days, for good to them, and to their sons after them:

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And I will give
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

אחד 
'echad 
Usage: 432

and one
אחד 
'echad 
Usage: 432

way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

me for ever
יום 
Yowm 
Usage: 2293

אחר 
'achar 
Usage: 488

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Context Readings

Jeremiah Buys A Field

38 They will be my people, and I will be their God. 39 and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me always, for their own good and for the good of their children after them. 40 I will make an eternal promise to them that I will never stop blessing them. I will make them respect me so that they will never turn away from me.



Cross References

Ezekiel 11:19-20

I will give them one (united) heart, and put a new spirit within them. I will take the heart of stone (unkind attitude) out of them and give them a heart of flesh (loving disposition).

Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. Write them down, tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands to remind you.

2 Chronicles 30:12

The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of Jehovah.

Ezekiel 37:25

They will live in the land that I gave my servant Jacob, the land where their ancestors lived. They, their children, and their grandchildren will live in it for a very long time. My servant David will be their prince for a very long time.

John 17:21

May they all be united (in agreement) as one. Just as you, Father, are with me, and I am with you. Help them be united with us! That way the world may believe that you sent me.

Acts 4:32

The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.

Genesis 17:7

I will establish my covenant as a long lasting covenant between us. It will be for your descendants after you, for the generations to come. I will be your God and the God of your descendants after you.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

Genesis 22:12

Do not hurt the boy or harm him in any way! The angel said. Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only they had such a heart in them that they would respect (reverence) me and obey all my commandments for as long as they live! Then things would go well for them and their children from generation to generation.'

Psalm 112:1

Praise Jehovah! Blessed is the person who respects Jehovah and is happy to obey his commandments.

Psalm 115:13-15

He will bless those who reverence and respect Jehovah, from the least important to the most important.

Psalm 128:6

May you live to see your children's children. Let there be peace in Israel!

Proverbs 14:26-27

Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but reverence Jehovah all day long.

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.

Isaiah 52:8

Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices. Together they shout for joy. They will see it with their own eyes when Jehovah returns to Zion.

Jeremiah 6:16

Jehovah says: Stand by the way [of life] and see and ask for the ancient paths. Walk in the good way and you will find rest. But you said: We will not walk in it!

Jeremiah 32:40

I will make an eternal promise to them that I will never stop blessing them. I will make them respect me so that they will never turn away from me.

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.

Ezekiel 37:22

I will form them into one nation in the land on the mountains of Israel. One king will rule all of them. They will no longer be two nations or be divided into two kingdoms.

John 14:6

Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.

Acts 2:39

The promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as Jehovah our God calls. (Micah 4:5) (Deuteronomy 6:4)

Acts 3:26

God raised up his servant and sent him to you first. He sent him to bless you and to turn every one of you from your wicked ways.

Acts 9:31

The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.

Acts 13:33

God has fulfilled this promise to their children by resurrecting Jesus. Just as it is written in the second psalm: You are my Son, today I have become your father. (Psalms 2:7)

Romans 11:16

If the first piece is holy, the lump is also holy. If the root is holy, so are the branches.

1 Corinthians 7:14

For the wife sanctifies the unbelieving husband, and the husband sanctifies the unbelieving wife. Otherwise your children would be unclean. But now they are holy.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally brothers, farewell: Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Philippians 2:1-2

If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affection (tender mercy) and compassions,

Hebrews 10:20

by a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,

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