30:1 30:1

Jeremiah 30:2

30:3 30:3

Bible Versions

Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.
Thus speaketh {H559} the LORD {H3068} God {H430} of Israel {H3478}, saying {H559}, Write {H3789} thee all the words {H1697} that I have spoken {H1696} unto thee in a book {H5612}.
"This is what ADONAI the God of Isra'el says: 'Write all the words I have spoken to you in a scroll.
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.
Thus speaketh Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.

Jeremiah 30:2 (KJV) presents a direct divine command to the prophet Jeremiah, initiating what is often referred to as the "Book of Comfort" (Jeremiah chapters 30-33). The verse states: "Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book."

Context

This verse is crucial as it sets the stage for a section of Jeremiah's prophecy that shifts from pronouncements of judgment to profound promises of future restoration for Israel and Judah. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," had spent decades delivering messages of impending exile and destruction due to the people's idolatry and disobedience. However, in this chapter, God instructs him to compile a written record of His words, specifically those concerning the return from captivity and the establishment of a new covenant. This command comes at a time when the nation is facing or already experiencing the devastating Babylonian exile, making the message of hope even more significant.

Key Themes

  • Divine Authority and Revelation: The phrase "Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel" underscores that these are not Jeremiah's own thoughts but direct, authoritative words from God Himself. The command to "Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee" emphasizes the divine origin and complete nature of the message.
  • Preservation of God's Word: The instruction to record these prophecies "in a book" highlights the importance of preserving God's message for future generations. This ensures that the promises and warnings endure beyond the prophet's lifetime and the immediate audience, serving as a permanent record of divine truth and faithfulness. This practice of writing down God's commands is seen throughout scripture, such as when Moses was commanded to write the words of the covenant.
  • Hope and Future Restoration: Although this verse itself is a command, the context of Jeremiah 30-33 indicates that the words to be written are predominantly those of hope—promises of Israel's return to their land, the rebuilding of their nation, and a renewed relationship with God. This divine instruction to record prophecies of future comfort is a beacon of hope amidst despair.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "book" here is sepher (סֵפֶר), which refers to a scroll or document. This term implies a formal, official, and lasting record, rather than a mere casual note. The command to "write thee all the words" (emphasis added) suggests a comprehensive and complete record, leaving nothing out that God had revealed.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 30:2 reminds us of the enduring nature and divine authority of the Bible. Just as God commanded Jeremiah to write down His words for future generations, so too do we have access to God's complete revelation in Scripture. This verse encourages us to:

  • Value the Written Word: Recognize the Bible as God's preserved message, authoritative and trustworthy for all times. It is through these written words that we learn about God's character, His plan, and His covenant promises, including the profound truth of the new covenant.
  • Seek God's Guidance: The written word provides guidance, comfort, and instruction for our lives today. It is a testament to God's faithfulness, assuring us that His promises, even those for a distant future, will come to pass.
  • Preserve and Proclaim Truth: Like Jeremiah, believers are called to understand and share God's truth. While we are not prophets in the same sense, we are entrusted with the responsibility to live by and share the unchanging Word of God in a world that desperately needs its message of hope and salvation.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 36:32

    Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words.

  • Isaiah 30:8

    ¶ Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

  • Jeremiah 36:2

    Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the words that I have spoken unto thee against Israel, and against Judah, and against all the nations, from the day I spake unto thee, from the days of Josiah, even unto this day.

  • Jeremiah 36:4

    Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:11

    Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

  • 2 Peter 1:21

    For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.

  • Romans 15:4

    For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
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