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.

For, lo, the days {H3117} come {H935}, saith {H5002} the LORD {H3068}, that I will bring again {H7725} the captivity {H7622} of my people {H5971} Israel {H3478} and Judah {H3063}, saith {H559} the LORD {H3068}: and I will cause them to return {H7725} to the land {H776} that I gave {H5414} to their fathers {H1}, and they shall possess {H3423} it.

For the day is coming,' says ADONAI, 'when I will reverse the exile of my people Isra'el and Y'hudah,' says ADONAI. 'I will cause them to return to the land I gave their ancestors, and they will take possession of it.'"

For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’”

For, lo, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will turn again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith Jehovah; and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.

Jeremiah 30:3 KJV: "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."

Context

Jeremiah chapter 30 begins a section often referred to as the "Book of Comfort" or "Book of Consolation" (chapters 30-33). This part of the prophecy shifts from pronouncements of judgment against Israel and Judah to promises of future restoration and hope. At the time Jeremiah was writing, the kingdom of Judah was facing imminent destruction and exile by the Babylonians, and the Northern Kingdom of Israel had already been scattered. This verse, therefore, stands as a powerful declaration of God's future plan to reverse the dire consequences of their disobedience and bring His people back to their homeland.

Key Themes

  • Divine Promise: The verse is marked by the phrase "saith the LORD" repeated twice, emphasizing the absolute certainty and authority of this future event, guaranteed by God Himself.
  • Restoration from Captivity: The core message is the promise that God will "bring again the captivity" of both the scattered Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the exiled Southern Kingdom (Judah). This signifies a reversal of their punishment and dispersion.
  • Return to the Land: A specific element of the promise is their return to the land God had originally given to their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as part of the covenant promises.
  • Possession of the Land: The restoration includes not just returning but also re-establishing their right to "possess it," signifying a renewed covenant relationship and security in the land.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "bring again the captivity" comes from the Hebrew term shuv shevut (שוב שבות) or variations thereof. While literally meaning "return a returning" or "bring back a captivity," it functions idiomatically to mean "restore," "reverse the fortunes," or "bring back from exile." It's a technical term used throughout the prophets to describe this specific act of divine reversal and restoration for Israel.

Commentary/Explanation

This verse is a cornerstone of hope within Jeremiah's prophecy. Despite the impending or ongoing judgment of exile due to the people's unfaithfulness, God declares that their punishment is not the final word. He sovereignly promises to intervene and actively orchestrate the return of His people, encompassing both remnants of the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah), to the land promised under the Abrahamic covenant. This return and repossession underscore God's faithfulness to His promises, even when His people have been unfaithful to Him. It looks forward to a time of national restoration and renewal under divine favor.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 30:3 offers a powerful message of hope that transcends the historical context. It reminds us that God is faithful to His promises, even in times of severe discipline or apparent abandonment. For believers today, this verse can serve as an assurance that God has a plan of restoration and future hope, even when facing personal "captivities" or difficult circumstances. It points to God's ultimate power to gather His people and bring them into a place of blessing and security according to His divine purpose. It encourages perseverance in faith, trusting that God's promises of future grace and restoration will be fulfilled.

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 29:14

    And 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.

  • Jeremiah 16:15

    But, 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 30:18

    ¶ Thus 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.

  • Ezekiel 20:42

    And 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 23:7

    Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;

  • Jeremiah 23:8

    But, 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.

  • Jeremiah 33:26

    Then 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.

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