Jeremiah 30:24

The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done [it], and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.

The fierce {H2740} anger {H639} of the LORD {H3068} shall not return {H7725}, until he have done {H6213} it, and until he have performed {H6965} the intents {H4209} of his heart {H3820}: in the latter {H319} days {H3117} ye shall consider {H995} it.

ADONAI's fierce anger will not abate till he accomplishes the purpose in his heart. In the acharit-hayamim, you will understand.

The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.

The fierce anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it.

Jeremiah 30:24 is a powerful declaration of God's unwavering resolve and sovereign purpose. It emphasizes that the Lord's "fierce anger" — which signifies His determined, righteous execution of His will, rather than a fleeting emotion — will not cease until He has fully accomplished His intended plans. The verse assures that the full understanding and significance of these divine actions will become clear "in the latter days."

Context

This verse is part of the "Book of Comfort" (Jeremiah chapters 30-33), a section of Jeremiah's prophecy that shifts from severe judgment to glorious promises of restoration for Israel and Judah. While the preceding verse (Jeremiah 30:23) speaks of God's whirlwind of wrath against the wicked, verse 24 extends this idea to encompass the completion of all God's purposes. Even amidst prophecies of exile and discipline, these chapters offer a profound hope for a future return, a new covenant, and a renewed relationship with God. The "fierce anger" here is not an end in itself, but a means by which God brings about His ultimate, redemptive plan, culminating in the restoration of His people, as promised in verses like Jeremiah 31:3.

Key Themes

  • Divine Resolve and Sovereignty: The phrase "shall not return, until he have done [it], and until he have performed the intents of his heart" profoundly underscores God's absolute determination and unyielding will. His plans are not subject to human interference or delay; what He purposes, He will accomplish. This reflects His unchanging nature and sovereign control over all creation.
  • Future Understanding and Eschatology: "In the latter days ye shall consider it" points to a future time when God's actions, both disciplinary and redemptive, will be fully comprehended and vindicated. This prophetic phrase, be'acharit hayyamim (Hebrew for "in the latter days"), often refers to the eschatological period, a time of ultimate fulfillment of God's covenants and prophecies, including the full establishment of His kingdom.
  • God's Justice and Faithfulness: Though "fierce anger" is mentioned, it is always in the context of God's righteous character. His anger is not capricious but purposeful, serving His ultimate design for justice and the salvation of His people. His commitment to fulfilling the "intents of his heart" demonstrates His faithfulness to His promises, even when they involve painful discipline.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Hebrew phrase for "fierce anger" is charon aph (חֲרוֹן אַף), which often denotes a burning, intense wrath. However, in this context, it's tied to God's deliberate and unwavering execution of His will, not an impulsive emotion.
  • "Intents of his heart" translates the Hebrew mezimmot libbo (מְזִמּוֹת לִבּוֹ), highlighting God's well-thought-out purposes and designs. It speaks to His counsel and deliberate plan, emphasizing that His actions are always guided by His perfect wisdom and will.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 30:24 offers both a warning and a profound comfort. It reminds us that God's plans, whether for judgment or blessing, are inevitable and will come to pass. For those who trust in Him, it provides assurance that even through difficult times, God is working out His perfect purpose. We may not always understand the reasons for current trials, but this verse encourages us to trust in God's sovereign wisdom, knowing that in His "latter days," His full plan will be revealed and understood. This unwavering commitment of God provides a firm foundation for hope and endurance, knowing that His word will not return to Him void but will accomplish what He pleases.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 23:20

    The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.

  • Hosea 3:5

    Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

  • Micah 4:1

    ¶ But in the last days it shall come to pass, [that] the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.

  • Ezekiel 38:16

    And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.

  • Jeremiah 4:28

    For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken [it], I have purposed [it], and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.

  • Ezekiel 20:47

    And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.

  • Ezekiel 20:48

    And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched.

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