Jeremiah 30:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For I will restore your health, I will heal you of your wounds," says ADONAI, "because they called you an outcast, Tziyon, with no one who cares about her."

Berean Standard Bible:

But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.”

American Standard Version:

For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith Jehovah; because they have called thee an outcast, saying, It is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For I will restore^{H5927} health^{H724} unto thee, and I will heal^{H7495} thee of thy wounds^{H4347}, saith^{H5002} the LORD^{H3068}; because they called^{H7121} thee an Outcast^{H5080}, saying, This is Zion^{H6726}, whom no man seeketh after^{H1875}.

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Commentary for Jeremiah 30:17

Jeremiah 30:17 is part of a larger section known as the "Book of Consolation" within the Book of Jeremiah, which offers hope and restoration to the people of Judah. This verse specifically addresses the dire circumstances of the Israelites, particularly those from the southern kingdom of Judah, who had been exiled to Babylon. The historical context is set against the backdrop of the Babylonian exile, a period of great suffering and displacement for the Jewish people, which took place in the 6th century BCE.

The themes of Jeremiah 30:17 are divine restoration and healing. In this verse, God promises to bring health and healing to His people, who have been physically and spiritually wounded by their experiences in exile. The mention of "thy wounds" refers to the collective trauma and suffering endured by the Israelites as a result of their punishment for disobedience and idolatry. The verse also touches on the theme of rejection and isolation, as the people have been derided and labeled as "Outcast," implying that they have been forsaken and are without allies or significance—"This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after."

Despite this, God assures them that their status as outcasts is temporary. The promise of restoration is a powerful message of hope, signaling that God has not forgotten His covenant with them. The verse underscores God's compassion and commitment to His people, affirming that He will not only heal their wounds but also restore their fortunes and their standing among the nations. This divine intervention is a testament to God's faithfulness and the enduring nature of His promises to Israel, despite their past failings.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5927
   There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָלָה
   Transliteration: ʻâlâh
   Pronunciation: aw-law'
   Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work.
   
2. Strong's Number: H724
   There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲרוּכָה
   Transliteration: ʼărûwkâh
   Pronunciation: ar-oo-kaw'
   Description: or אֲרֻכָה; feminine passive participle of אָרַךְ (in the sense of restoring to soundness); wholeness (literally or figuratively); health, made up, perfected.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7495
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָפָא
   Transliteration: râphâʼ
   Pronunciation: raw-faw'
   Description: or רָפָה; a primitive root; properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure; cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See רָפָה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4347
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַכָּה
   Transliteration: makkâh
   Pronunciation: mak-kaw'
   Description: or (masculine) מַכֶּה; (plural only) from נָכָה; a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication,; a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence; beaten, blow, plague, slaughter, smote, [idiom] sore, stripe, stroke, wound(-ed).
   
5. Strong's Number: H5002
   There are 358 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְאֻם
   Transliteration: nᵉʼum
   Pronunciation: neh-oom'
   Description: from נָאַם; an oracle; (hath) said, saith.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5080
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָדַח
   Transliteration: nâdach
   Pronunciation: naw-dakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.); banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw.
   
9. Strong's Number: H6726
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צִיּוֹן
   Transliteration: Tsîyôwn
   Pronunciation: tsee-yone'
   Description: the same (regularly) as צִיּוּןlemma צִיוּן missing dagesh, corrected to צִיּוּן; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem; Zion.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1875
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּרַשׁ
    Transliteration: dârash
    Pronunciation: daw-rash'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship; ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely.