Jeremiah 30:4

4 Here are the words the LORD spoke about Israel and Judah. He said,

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 "I am the Lord. I am the God of Israel. I say, 'Write on a scroll all of the words I have spoken to you.

3 A new day is coming,' " announces the Lord. " 'At that time I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from where they have been taken as prisoners. I will bring them back to this land. Long ago I gave it to their people to have as their own,' " says the Lord.

4 Here are the words the LORD spoke about Israel and Judah. He said,

5 "I am the Lord. I say, " 'Cries of fear are heard. There is terror. There isn't any peace.

6 Ask and see. Can a man give birth to children? Then why do I see every strong man with his hands on his stomach? Each of them is acting like a woman having a baby. Every face is as pale as death.