Jeremiah 30:19
And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
Original Language Analysis
וְיָצָ֥א
And out of them shall proceed
H3318
וְיָצָ֥א
And out of them shall proceed
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
1 of 11
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
תּוֹדָ֖ה
thanksgiving
H8426
תּוֹדָ֖ה
thanksgiving
Strong's:
H8426
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
מְשַׂחֲקִ֑ים
of them that make merry
H7832
מְשַׂחֲקִ֑ים
of them that make merry
Strong's:
H7832
Word #:
5 of 11
to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
וְהִרְבִּתִים֙
and I will multiply
H7235
וְהִרְבִּתִים֙
and I will multiply
Strong's:
H7235
Word #:
6 of 11
to increase (in whatever respect)
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 11
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִמְעָ֔טוּ
them and they shall not be few
H4591
יִמְעָ֔טוּ
them and they shall not be few
Strong's:
H4591
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, to pare off, i.e., lessen; intransitively, to be (or causatively, to make) small or few (or figuratively, ineffective)
וְהִכְבַּדְתִּ֖ים
I will also glorify
H3513
וְהִכְבַּדְתִּ֖ים
I will also glorify
Strong's:
H3513
Word #:
9 of 11
to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same
Cross References
Jeremiah 33:22As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me.Isaiah 51:11Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.Isaiah 60:22A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.Isaiah 35:10And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Jeremiah 31:4Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.Zechariah 10:8I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.Zechariah 12:8In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.Ezekiel 36:37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.Isaiah 12:1And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.Nehemiah 8:12And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
Historical Context
Post-exilic returns saw population growth from the remnant. But the prophecy's full weight describes the ingathering of nations into God's people through Christ (Isa 60:22, Acts 2).
Questions for Reflection
- Does thanksgiving characterize your response to God's restoration in your life?
- How has God turned your mourning into laughter and celebration?
- In what ways does the church's global growth fulfill this promise of multiplication?
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Analysis & Commentary
Out of them shall proceed thanksgiving (וְיָצָא מֵהֶם תּוֹדָה, 've-yatsa mehem todah')—restoration produces worship. Thanksgiving (תּוֹדָה, 'todah') is the thank-offering that acknowledges God's deliverance. The voice of them that make merry (קוֹל מְשַׂחֲקִים, 'kol mesachakim', sound of laughing/celebrating) contrasts sharply with earlier laments.
I will multiply them (וְהִרְבִּיתִים, 've-hirbitim') echoes Abrahamic covenant promises (Gen 22:17). I will also glorify them (וְכִבַּדְתִּים, 've-khivadtim', make them heavy/weighty/honored) reverses their shame. This multiplication and glorification finds NT fulfillment in the church's exponential growth across all nations.