Jeremiah 30:1-11

Restoration for Israel and Judah

1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
2 "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: 1Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.
3 2For behold, days are coming, declares the LORD, 3when I will restore 4the fortunes of my people, 5Israel and Judah, says the LORD, 6and I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall take possession of it."
4 These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning 7Israel and Judah:
5 "Thus says the LORD: We have heard a cry of panic, of terror, and no peace.
6 Ask now, and see, can a man bear a child? 8Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach 9like a woman in labor? 10Why has every face turned pale?
7 Alas! 11That day is so great 12there is none like it; it is a time of distress for Jacob; yet he shall be saved out of it.
8 "And it shall come to pass in that day, declares the LORD of hosts, that I will 13break his 14yoke from off your neck, and I will 15burst your bonds, 16and foreigners shall no more make a servant of him.[a]
9 But they shall serve the LORD their God and 17David their king, whom I will raise up for them.
10 18"Then fear not, 19O Jacob my servant, declares the LORD, nor be dismayed, O Israel; for behold, 20I will save you from far away, 21and your offspring from the land of their captivity. 22Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid.
11 23For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD; 24I will make a full end of all the nations among whom I scattered you, but of you I will not make a full end. 25I will 26discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.

Jeremiah 30:1-11 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 30

This chapter contains a prophecy of the call and conversion of the Jews in the latter day; which being a matter of moment and importance, and that it might continue, and be read hereafter, it is ordered to be written in a book, Jer 30:1,2; the thing itself is expressed by a return from captivity to their own land, Jer 30:3; but previous to this there would be most dreadful times, as never were the like, Jer 30:4-7; yet there would be a deliverance from them, and from the yoke of the oppressor; when the Jews should serve the Lord God, and the true Messiah, Jer 30:8,9; of which deliverance and salvation they are assured in the strongest terms, though all other nations should be made an end of, among whom they were, Jer 30:10,11; and though their ease might seem to be desperate, Jer 30:12-17; nevertheless they should be brought into a very comfortable and happy estate; their city rebuilt; their offspring increased; and religious worship established; and, above all, the Messiah should be made known to them as their King and Priest, and they appear to be the Lord's covenant people, Jer 30:18-22; and the chapter is concluded with threatening utter destruction to the wicked, Jer 30:23,24.

Cross References 26

  • 1. Jeremiah 36:2; Habakkuk 2:2
  • 2. Habakkuk 2:3
  • 3. ver. 18; Jeremiah 29:14; Jeremiah 31:23; Jeremiah 32:44; Jeremiah 33:7, 11, 26; Job 42:10; Lamentations 2:14
  • 4. Ezra 2:1
  • 5. Isaiah 11:12, 13; Hosea 1:11
  • 6. Jeremiah 12:15; Ezekiel 20:42; See Jeremiah 16:15; Jeremiah 23:3
  • 7. [See ver. 3 above]
  • 8. See Isaiah 13:8
  • 9. See Isaiah 13:8
  • 10. Nahum 2:10; [Joel 2:6]
  • 11. Joel 2:11; Zephaniah 1:14
  • 12. Daniel 12:1
  • 13. Jeremiah 2:20; Nahum 1:13
  • 14. See Jeremiah 27:2
  • 15. Jeremiah 2:20; Nahum 1:13
  • 16. Ezekiel 34:27
  • 17. Isaiah 55:3, 4; Ezekiel 34:23; Ezekiel 37:24; Hosea 3:5; [Luke 1:69, 70; Acts 13:22, 23]; See Jeremiah 23:5
  • 18. Jeremiah 42:11; Jeremiah 46:27, 28; See Isaiah 43:5
  • 19. Isaiah 41:8
  • 20. Jeremiah 42:11; Jeremiah 46:27, 28; See Isaiah 43:5
  • 21. See Jeremiah 3:18
  • 22. Jeremiah 42:11; Jeremiah 46:27, 28; See Isaiah 43:5
  • 23. Jeremiah 46:28
  • 24. Jeremiah 46:28
  • 25. Jeremiah 46:28
  • 26. See Jeremiah 10:24

Footnotes 1

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