Jeremiah 30:3
For, 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.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֠י
H3588
כִּ֠י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 21
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יָמִ֤ים
For lo the days
H3117
יָמִ֤ים
For lo the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
3 of 21
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 21
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֗ים
and I will cause them to return
H7725
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֗ים
and I will cause them to return
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
7 of 21
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שְׁב֨וּת
the captivity
H7622
שְׁב֨וּת
the captivity
Strong's:
H7622
Word #:
9 of 21
exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
עַמִּ֧י
of my people
H5971
עַמִּ֧י
of my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
10 of 21
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
11 of 21
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וִֽיהוּדָ֖ה
and Judah
H3063
וִֽיהוּדָ֖ה
and Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
12 of 21
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
14 of 21
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֗ים
and I will cause them to return
H7725
וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֗ים
and I will cause them to return
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
15 of 21
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
18 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַ֥תִּי
that I gave
H5414
נָתַ֥תִּי
that I gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
19 of 21
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Cross References
Jeremiah 29:14And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.Ezekiel 20:42And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.Jeremiah 30:18Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.Jeremiah 16:15But, 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.Jeremiah 32:44Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their captivity to return, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 33:26Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.Hebrews 8:8For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:Psalms 53:6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.Joel 3:1For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,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.
Historical Context
This begins the 'Book of Consolation' (chapters 30-33), delivered while Jeremiah was imprisoned. Even in judgment's darkest hour, God promises ultimate restoration.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's faithfulness to His ancient promises strengthen your faith?
- What does this teach about the relationship between God's justice and His mercy?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'I will bring again the captivity' uses the Hebrew 'shub shebut' - a wordplay on returning/restoring. This promise transcends the Babylonian exile, pointing to ultimate restoration when Israel recognizes her Messiah (Rom 11:25-26). God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob remains unbreakable despite Israel's unfaithfulness. The land promise finds ultimate fulfillment in the new heavens and new earth.