Translations
Modern
“And you will be My people, and I will be your God.”
Traditional
And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
Literal
“And you will be unto Me a people, and I will be unto you for God.”
Latin
…et eritis mihi in populum, et ego ero vobis in Deum.
Original
Hebrew
English
“And you will be My people, and I will be your God.”
Notes
The Lord wanted to create a nation where people fully dedicated themselves to worshiping him as the only true God (Exodus 6:7; Ezekiel 36:38).
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
Glossary
Topics
God: Love of, Exemplified Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration