Jeremiah 32:37
Behold, 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:
Original Language Analysis
מִכָּל
H3605
מִכָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת
of all countries
H776
הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת
of all countries
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
4 of 17
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הִדַּחְתִּ֥ים
whither I have driven
H5080
הִדַּחְתִּ֥ים
whither I have driven
Strong's:
H5080
Word #:
6 of 17
to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
שָׁ֛ם
H8033
בְּאַפִּ֥י
them in mine anger
H639
בְּאַפִּ֥י
them in mine anger
Strong's:
H639
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
וּבַחֲמָתִ֖י
and in my fury
H2534
וּבַחֲמָתִ֖י
and in my fury
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
9 of 17
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
גָּד֑וֹל
and in great
H1419
גָּד֑וֹל
and in great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
11 of 17
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
וַהֲשִֽׁבֹתִים֙
and I will bring them again
H7725
וַהֲשִֽׁבֹתִים֙
and I will bring them again
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
12 of 17
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
הַמָּק֣וֹם
unto this place
H4725
הַמָּק֣וֹם
unto this place
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
14 of 17
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)
הַזֶּ֔ה
H2088
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:3And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.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.Jeremiah 33:16In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.Ezekiel 11:17Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.Jeremiah 23:8But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.Zechariah 14:11And men shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.Hosea 1:11Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.
Historical Context
The return from Babylon fulfilled this partially—a remnant returned and resettled the land. But the fuller fulfillment came through Christ, who began gathering the scattered children of God (John 11:51-52). At Pentecost, Jews from 'every nation under heaven' (Acts 2:5) heard the gospel and believed. The church became the new community of the gathered, dwelling safely in Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's promise to gather what He scattered demonstrate His sovereignty over judgment and restoration?
- What does it mean to 'dwell safely' in God's care—what fears and insecurities does this address?
- In what ways has Christ gathered God's scattered people, and what final gathering still awaits at His return?
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Analysis & Commentary
God promises comprehensive restoration: gathering from 'all countries,' bringing them back to 'this place,' causing them to 'dwell safely.' Note that God takes responsibility for the scattering—'whither I have driven them in mine anger'—yet promises to reverse it in mercy. This demonstrates that God's anger is temporal, directed at sin's punishment, while His love is eternal, securing ultimate blessing for His people. Psalm 103:9 says, 'He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.'
The promise to 'dwell safely' addresses the insecurity exile created. Displaced from their land, living as strangers in Babylon, the exiles had no security. God promises not just return but safe dwelling—freedom from fear, protection from enemies, stability. This anticipates the ultimate security believers have in Christ. Romans 8:31-39 assures that nothing can separate us from God's love; John 10:28-29 promises that no one can snatch Christ's sheep from His hand.
This pattern of scattering and gathering recurs throughout Scripture. God scattered humanity at Babel (Genesis 11:8), then promised to bless all nations through Abraham's seed (Genesis 12:3). Israel was scattered in exile, then gathered back. The church is gathered from all nations (Acts 1:8; Revelation 7:9). At Christ's return, the elect will be gathered from the four winds (Matthew 24:31). God's ultimate purpose is to gather a people for Himself from every tribe, tongue, and nation.