Jeremiah 30:22

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

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

Parallels

Ezekiel 28:25–26

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah

Topics

God: Love of, Exemplified Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration