Jeremiah 32:22

22 You gave them this land you had sworn to give their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Jeremiah 32:22 in Other Translations

22 And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey;

22 And you gave them this land, which you swore to their fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey.

22 You gave the people of Israel this land that you had promised their ancestors long before—a land flowing with milk and honey.

22 You gave them this land and solemnly promised to their ancestors a bountiful and fertile land.

22 You gave them this land You swore [to give] to their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Jeremiah 32:22 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 32:22

And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to
their fathers to give them
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; so that God was faithful to his word, kept his covenant and oath; and the faithfulness of God is observed and acknowledged by the prophet, along with other perfections of God before taken notice of. The land of Canaan was a land of promise, confirmed by an oath, and was the pure gift of God to the Israelites, and not any merit of theirs; it was given them by him who had a right to dispose of it, and could make them a good title to it, and which they had; though before in the possession of others, who for their wickedness were driven out: a land flowing with milk and honey:
abounding with plenty of all good things, for the sustenance and comfort of human life; a very frequent description of the land of Canaan, and is expressive of the great kindness and goodness of God to this people.

Jeremiah 32:22 In-Context

20 You performed signs and wonders in Egypt and have continued them to this day, in Israel and among all mankind, and have gained the renown that is still yours.

21 You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with great terror.

22 You gave them this land you had sworn to give their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey.

23 They came in and took possession of it, but they did not obey you or follow your law; they did not do what you commanded them to do. So you brought all this disaster on them.

24 “See how the siege ramps are built up to take the city. Because of the sword, famine and plague, the city will be given into the hands of the Babylonians who are attacking it. What you said has happened, as you now see.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 3:8; Jeremiah 11:5; Ezekiel 20:6