Translations
Modern
At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me.
Traditional
Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.
Literal
After this I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was pleasant to me.
Latin
Ideo quasi de somno suscitatus sum: et vidi, et somnus meus dulcis mihi.
Original
Hebrew
English
At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me.
Notes
It seems that either Jeremiah or his scribe fell asleep and woke up suddenly. His sleep was very sweet, like the rest and joy promised by the Lord (Jeremiah 31:25).
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
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise