Jeremiah Chapter 30 · Verse 1
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Original Language Analysis
הַדָּבָר֙
The word
H1697
הַדָּבָר֙
The word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
1 of 8
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הָיָ֣ה
H1961
הָיָ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 8
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
that came to Jeremiah
H3414
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
that came to Jeremiah
Strong's:
H3414
Word #:
5 of 8
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
מֵאֵ֥ת
H853
מֵאֵ֥ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Received during the final siege of Jerusalem (588-586 BC), when Jeremiah was imprisoned for 'treason' (32:2). As the city faced starvation and impending destruction, God commanded him to write promises of future restoration—a prophetic act of defiant hope.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's word of hope in your darkest circumstances reveal His covenant character?
- What promises has God given you to sustain faith when present experience contradicts future hope?
- How do you maintain hope in God's ultimate restoration while accepting His current discipline?
Analysis & Commentary
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD (הַדָּבָר אֲשֶׁר־הָיָה אֶל־יִרְמְיָהוּ מֵאֵת יְהוָה)—Chapter 30 begins the 'Book of Consolation' (chs. 30-33), pivoting from judgment to promise. The prophetic formula hayah el (came to) emphasizes divine origin—not Jeremiah's speculation but God's self-revelation.
After 29 chapters of relentless judgment, this transition signals God's covenant faithfulness. Even as Babylon besieges Jerusalem (588-586 BC), God reveals restoration beyond exile. The placement is strategic—hope grounded in God's character, not circumstances. This word establishes the theological foundation for chapters that promise new covenant (31:31-34), return from captivity, and Messianic restoration.