Jeremiah 35:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

or build houses or plant crops and vineyards. Instead, you must always live in tents and move from place to place. If you obey this command, you will live a long time.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:27

As Jacob and Esau grew older, Esau liked the outdoors and became a good hunter, while Jacob settled down and became a shepherd.

Genesis 36:7

He did this because the land was too crowded and could not support him and his brother with their flocks and herds.

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, you are foreigners and strangers on this earth. So I beg you not to surrender to those desires that fight against you.