Jeremiah 30:13

The Restoration of Israel and Judah · Jeremiah 30:1–24
Read Jeremiah 30

Translations

Modern
There is no one to plead your cause, no remedy for your sores, no recovery for you.
Traditional
There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines.
Literal
There is no one pleading your cause, that you may be bound up. Unto you are no healing medicines.
Latin
…non est qui judicet judicium tuum ad alligandum: curationum utilitas non est tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
There is no one to plead your cause, no remedy for your sores, no recovery for you.

Notes

  • The exiles experienced an injury (a grievous wound) due to their many sins.

  • your lovers: The Lord used these terms for nations, especially Egypt, that had been Judah’s trusted friends (see Jeremiah 4:30; Ezekiel 16:15–63).

This series of messages is mostly positive, with only two verses having a judgmental tone (Jeremiah 30:23–24). They describe the positive outcomes of Jerusalem's destruction and the Exile.

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

Parallels

Ezekiel 28:25–26

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah

Topics

Disease: Remedies Used Medicine: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Sin: The Israelites Wicked (People): Described