Jeremiah 20:7, “O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.” Most modern translations will say that the Lord deceived Jeremiah. Some will say he was misled, others that he was seduced, persuaded or enticed.
“For I know the plans (cashab) that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 The word “plans” in Hebrew (cashab) has its origins in the idea of a weaver of fabric. Here we have a picture of Jesus thoughtfully and lovingly
