Jeremiah 24:5
Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 21
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 21
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 21
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 21
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
לְטוֹבָֽה׃
Like these good
H2896
לְטוֹבָֽה׃
Like these good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
7 of 21
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כֵּֽן
H3651
כֵּֽן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
9 of 21
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
אַכִּ֞יר
so will I acknowledge
H5234
אַכִּ֞יר
so will I acknowledge
Strong's:
H5234
Word #:
10 of 21
properly, to scrutinize, i.e., look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
גָּל֣וּת
them that are carried away captive
H1546
גָּל֣וּת
them that are carried away captive
Strong's:
H1546
Word #:
12 of 21
captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)
יְהוּדָ֗ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֗ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
13 of 21
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שִׁלַּ֜חְתִּי
whom I have sent
H7971
שִׁלַּ֜חְתִּי
whom I have sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
15 of 21
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
16 of 21
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַמָּק֥וֹם
out of this place
H4725
הַמָּק֥וֹם
out of this place
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
17 of 21
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
הַזֶּ֛ה
H2088
Cross References
Zechariah 13:9And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.Nahum 1:7The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Historical Context
This vision came after the first deportation to Babylon in 597 BC, when King Jehoiachin and Jerusalem's leadership were exiled. Those remaining in Jerusalem under Zedekiah considered themselves fortunate, but God's perspective differed.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God sometimes use apparent setbacks for your ultimate good?
- What does this teach about trusting God's hidden purposes during difficult seasons?
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Analysis & Commentary
The 'good figs' represent the exiles in Babylon - those whom God would preserve and restore. Paradoxically, those who seemed judged (exiled) were actually recipients of God's special care, while those who remained in Jerusalem faced worse judgment. God's perspective inverts human wisdom. The promise 'I will set mine eyes upon them for good' echoes His covenant commitment despite circumstances.