Jeremiah 30:4

4 Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah:

Jeremiah 30:4 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 30:4

And these are the words that the Lord spake concerning Israel,
and concerning Judah.
] Which follow in this chapter and the next; first concerning Israel, the ten tribes; and then concerning the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, even concerning all Israel; whereas, if this prophecy only respects the return from the captivity in Babylon, there is very little in it which concerns the ten tribes, or but a very few of them. The words may be rendered, "unto Israel, and unto Judah"; as being the persons to whom they were directed, as well as were the subjects of them.

Jeremiah 30:4 In-Context

2 "Thus says the LORD , the God of Israel, 'Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book.

3 'For behold, days are coming,' declares the LORD , 'when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.' The LORD says, 'I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers and they shall possess it.' "

4 Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah:

5 "For thus says the LORD , 'I have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no peace.

6 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do I see every man With his hands on his loins, as a woman in childbirth? And why have all faces turned pale?