Jeremiah 30:19-20

19 From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained.

20 Their children will be as in days of old, and their community will be established before me; I will punish all who oppress them.

Jeremiah 30:19-20 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

• 1. S Psalms 9:2; Isaiah 35:10; S Isaiah 51:11
• 2. S Isaiah 51:3
• 3. Psalms 126:1-2; Jeremiah 31:4
• 4. S Genesis 15:5; Genesis 22:17; Jeremiah 33:22; Ezekiel 37:26; Zechariah 2:4
• 5. S Isaiah 44:23; S Isaiah 60:9
• 6. Isaiah 54:13; Jeremiah 31:17; Zechariah 8:5
• 7. Isaiah 54:14
• 8. S Exodus 23:22