Translations
Modern
This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Thus says YHWH: “Behold, I will turn back the captivity of the tents of Jacob, and on his dwelling places I will have compassion; and the city will be rebuilt upon its own mound, and the palace will sit according to its ordinance.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Ecce ego convertam conversionem tabernaculorum Jacob, et tectis ejus miserebor: et ædificabitur civitas in excelso suo, et templum juxta ordinem suum fundabitur:
Original
Hebrew
English
This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.
Notes
Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls in 445 BC (Nehemiah 12:22–43).
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
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Topics
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration