Translations
Modern
These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah.
Traditional
And these are the words that the Lord spake concerning Israel and concerning Judah.
Literal
And these are the words that YHWH spoke concerning Israel and Judah.
Latin
Et hæc verba quæ locutus est Dominus ad Israël et ad Judam:
Original
Hebrew
English
These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah.
Notes
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 Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Topics
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Jeremiah