Jeremiah 31:1

Mourning Turned to Joy · Jeremiah 31:1–25
Read Jeremiah 31

Translations

Modern
“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”
Traditional
At the same time, saith the Lord, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
Literal
“At that time,” a declaration of YHWH, “I will be God for all the families of Israel, and they will be unto Me for a people.
Latin
In tempore illo, dicit Dominus, ero Deus universis cognationibus Israël, et ipsi erunt mihi in populum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”

Notes

  • At that time: This phrase refers to the return from exile that started in 538 BC.

  • all the families of Israel: The upcoming restoration included all twelve tribes of Israel.

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

Matthew 2:16–18

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise

Topics

Adoption: God is Patience and Merciful Towards the Partakers of Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Prophecy Concerning Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To