Jeremiah 31:19

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

Modern
After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’
Traditional
Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
Literal
For after my turning back, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck myself on the thigh; I was ashamed and also humiliated, because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’
Latin
Postquam enim convertisti me, egi pœnitentiam: et postquam ostendisti mihi, percussi femur meum. Confusus sum, et erubui, quoniam sustinui opprobrium adolescentiæ meæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’

Notes

The exiles felt ashamed when they understood the foolishness of their sins.

Israel was now sorry for its sins and humbly asked for restoration. The people realized they could not save themselves. They turned away from idols and affirmed that God alone is the Lord.

The Lord explained his future plan to rebuild a new nation from people who had suffered greatly during their long captivity.

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

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Ephraim (Person) Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Chastisement: from God Repentance: Exemplified Repentance: should be Accompanied by Shame and Confusion Sin: Confession of The Anger of God is Averted Upon Confession of Sin and Repentance