Jeremiah 16:15
But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 22
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
2 of 22
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
חַי
liveth
H2416
חַי
liveth
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
3 of 22
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
יְהוָ֗ה
But The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
But The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֶעֱלָ֜ה
that brought up
H5927
הֶעֱלָ֜ה
that brought up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
6 of 22
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵ֤י
the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֤י
the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
8 of 22
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
9 of 22
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
הָֽאֲרָצ֔וֹת
and from all the lands
H776
הָֽאֲרָצ֔וֹת
and from all the lands
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
10 of 22
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
צָפ֔וֹן
of the north
H6828
צָפ֔וֹן
of the north
Strong's:
H6828
Word #:
11 of 22
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
וּמִכֹּל֙
H3605
וּמִכֹּל֙
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽאֲרָצ֔וֹת
and from all the lands
H776
הָֽאֲרָצ֔וֹת
and from all the lands
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
13 of 22
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הִדִּיחָ֖ם
whither he had driven
H5080
הִדִּיחָ֖ם
whither he had driven
Strong's:
H5080
Word #:
15 of 22
to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
שָׁ֑מָּה
H8033
שָׁ֑מָּה
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
16 of 22
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
וַהֲשִֽׁבֹתִים֙
them and I will bring them again
H7725
וַהֲשִֽׁבֹתִים֙
them and I will bring them again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
17 of 22
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 22
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
20 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 24:6For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.Jeremiah 3:18In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.Jeremiah 32:37Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:Psalms 106:47Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.Amos 9:14And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.Ezekiel 39:28Then shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of them any more there.Ezekiel 36:24For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.Isaiah 14:1For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.Jeremiah 30:10Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.Jeremiah 30:3For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.
Historical Context
After 70 years of exile, God brought a remnant back to Judah under Persian decree (Ezra, Nehemiah). This return became a 'second exodus,' though the ultimate fulfillment awaits Christ's final redemption.
Questions for Reflection
- How does promise of future restoration demonstrate God's covenant faithfulness even in judgment?
- What does comparison to the Exodus teach about the magnitude of promised restoration?
- How do Old Testament restoration prophecies find ultimate fulfillment in Christ's redemptive work?
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Analysis & Commentary
Despite judgment, hope appears: 'Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be said, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.' This introduces comparison between past and future redemption. The Exodus was Israel's defining redemptive event, constantly remembered in liturgy and covenant recitals. However, a future deliverance will surpass even Exodus, becoming the new primary testimony. This prophesies restoration from exile so significant it will eclipse even Egypt's exodus in Israel's memory and worship. This demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness: judgment is not final; restoration follows for the remnant.