Jeremiah 30:20

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

Translations

Modern
Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors.
Traditional
Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
Literal
And their children will be as aforetime, and their congregation will be established before Me, and I will punish upon all those oppressing them.
Latin
Et erunt filii ejus sicut a principio, et cœtus ejus coram me permanebit, et visitabo adversum omnes qui tribulant eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors.

Notes

The rebuilt Jerusalem would be the heart of a strong and thriving nation. Its increasing population would feel joy and sing songs of thanks. The city would earn respect from its neighbors, and its streets would be full of children who would grow up and succeed. The nation would have its own leader again.

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

Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration The Punishment of the Wicked: On Account of Their: Oppressing