Jeremiah 30:1-6

Deliverance from Captivity Promised

1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

2 "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, '¹Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book.

3 'For behold, ²days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will ³restore the fortunes of My people ⁴Israel and Judah.' The LORD says, 'I will also ⁵bring 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 ⁶terror, 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, ⁷as a woman in childbirth? And why have all faces turned pale?

Jeremiah 30:1-6 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. Isaiah 30:8; Jeremiah 25:13; Jeremiah 36:4, 28, 32; Habakkuk 2:2
• 2. Jeremiah 29:10
• 3. Psalms 53:6; Jeremiah 29:14; Jeremiah 30:18; Jeremiah 32:44; Ezekiel 39:25; Amos 9:14; Zephaniah 3:20
• 4. Jeremiah 3:18
• 5. Jeremiah 16:15; Jeremiah 23:7, 8; Ezekiel 20:42; Ezekiel 36:24
• 6. Isaiah 5:30; Jeremiah 6:25; Jeremiah 8:16; Amos 5:16-18
• 7. Jeremiah 4:31; Jeremiah 6:24; Jeremiah 22:23

Footnotes

• [a] Or "captivity"
• [b] Lit "We"