Jeremiah 24:5

Translations

Modern

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.

Traditional

Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.

Literal

“Thus says YHWH, the God of Israel: ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard the captive of Judah, whom I sent forth from this place into the land of the Chaldeans for good.

Latin

Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël: Sicut ficus hæ bonæ, sic cognoscam transmigrationem Juda, quam emisi de loco isto in terram Chaldæorum, in bonum.

Original

Hebrew

English

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.

Notes

Jeremiah 24:4–7

The people exiled from Jerusalem had a better future than those who stayed. The Lord would create a new community with the exiles (see Jeremiah 1:10).

Jeremiah 24:1–10

This section discusses the meaning of the exile in 597 BC. Some people said it was God's way of removing the bad figs from the basket(Jerusalem) so the good figs could survive. Jeremiah argued the opposite. The good figs were taken out of the basket (into exile) so the bad figs would not destroy them.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Spiritual Renewal in the Later Prophets The Collapse of Culture

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
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Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
Hebrews 12:5–10
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Food and Food Preparation Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions and Adversities: Results of, Good Afflictions: Frequently Terminate in Good Compared To Saints: Good Figs Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Righteous: Good Figs The Fig-Tree: Fruit of (Bad) of Wicked Men

Jeremiah 24:5

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