Jeremiah 31:6

For there shall be a day, [that] the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God.

For there shall be {H3426} a day {H3117}, that the watchmen {H5341} upon the mount {H2022} Ephraim {H669} shall cry {H7121}, Arise {H6965} ye, and let us go up {H5927} to Zion {H6726} unto the LORD {H3068} our God {H430}.

For a day will come when the watchmen on Mount Efrayim will call, 'Come, let's go up to Tziyon, to ADONAI our God.'"

For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’”

For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the hills of Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto Jehovah our God.

Jeremiah 31:6 paints a vivid picture of future hope and restoration for the nation of Israel. This verse, found within the "Book of Comfort" (Jeremiah 30-33), prophesies a day when the scattered people will be called back to worship God in Zion.

Context

This verse is nestled within a significant section of Jeremiah's prophecy known as the "Book of Comfort," which begins in Jeremiah 30:1. While much of Jeremiah details God's judgment against Judah and Israel for their disobedience, chapters 30-33 shift focus dramatically to promises of future restoration, covenant renewal, and the gathering of God's people from exile. "Mount Ephraim" refers to the territory of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had been taken into Assyrian captivity centuries before Judah's Babylonian exile. The prophecy here foresees a time when both the northern and southern kingdoms would be reunited under God's loving hand, returning to Jerusalem (Zion).

Key Themes

  • Restoration and Gathering: The primary theme is God's faithfulness to bring His scattered people back to their land. It speaks to a divine act of reversal and renewal, where those who were dispersed will be regathered.
  • Unity of Israel: The mention of "Mount Ephraim" (representing the northern tribes) crying out to go to "Zion" (Jerusalem, the capital of the southern kingdom, Judah) signifies a reunification of the divided nation. It's a vision of a reunited Israel and Judah, serving the LORD together.
  • Spiritual Pilgrimage and Worship: The "watchmen" are not merely observers but heralds, calling people to actively "go up to Zion unto the LORD our God." This emphasizes a renewed desire for worship and a return to the spiritual center of God's presence.
  • Hope and Future Promise: This verse offers a powerful message of hope, underscoring that God's ultimate plan for His people is one of restoration and reconciliation, not just punishment.

Linguistic Insights

The term "watchmen" (Hebrew: notzrim) often refers to those who guard or keep watch, but in this context, they are heralds or summoners. They are the ones who see the coming day of restoration and actively call others to participate in the spiritual pilgrimage. "Zion" (Hebrew: Tzion) is a poetic and spiritual name for Jerusalem, the city where God's Temple stood and where His presence was uniquely manifested. The act of "going up" to Zion was a common phrase for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, signifying both a literal ascent to the city on a hill and a spiritual elevation towards God.

Related Scriptures

This prophecy of gathering and spiritual renewal foreshadows the greater promises of God's faithfulness, including the new covenant that would ultimately bring about a deeper, internal transformation. The theme of God gathering His people from all lands is echoed in Jeremiah 32:37. The joyful call to "go up to Zion" resonates with the sentiments found in the Psalms, such as Psalm 122:1, which expresses delight in going to the house of the LORD.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 31:6 offers enduring encouragement for believers today. It reminds us that even in times of scattering, division, or spiritual dryness, God is faithful to bring about restoration and unity. We are called to be "watchmen" in our own spheres, proclaiming the good news of God's kingdom and inviting others to draw near to Him. This verse encourages a spiritual pilgrimage in our lives, constantly seeking the presence of the LORD and striving for unity within the body of Christ, moving towards the ultimate spiritual Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem.

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 50:4

    In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God.

  • Jeremiah 50:5

    They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, [saying], Come, and let us join ourselves to the LORD in a perpetual covenant [that] shall not be forgotten.

  • Isaiah 52:7

    ¶ How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

  • Isaiah 52:8

    Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

  • Zechariah 8:20

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; [It shall] yet [come to pass], that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

  • Zechariah 8:23

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days [it shall come to pass], that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard [that] God [is] with you.

  • Jeremiah 50:19

    And I will bring Israel again to his habitation, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied upon mount Ephraim and Gilead.

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