Jeremiah 32:38

38 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

Jeremiah 32:38 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 32:38

And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
] A comprehensive summary of the covenant of grace, which shall be made known to the Jews at the time of their conversion, and the blessings of it applied to them, and bestowed on them; though now a "loammi", ( Hosea 1:9 ) , is written upon them; see ( Jeremiah 30:21 ) ( Jeremiah 31:1 Jeremiah 31:33 ) .

Jeremiah 32:38 In-Context

36 And now, therefore, thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to this city, whereof you say that it shall be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence:
37 Behold I will gather them together out of all the lands to which I have cast them out in my anger, and in my wrath, and in my great indignation: and I will bring them again into this place, and will cause them to dwell securely.
38 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
39 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days: and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.
40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, and will not cease to do them good: and I will give my fear in their heart, that they may not revolt from me.
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