Jeremiah 31:38

The New Covenant · Jeremiah 31:26–40
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Translations

Modern
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
Traditional
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the city shall be built to the Lord from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.
Literal
“Behold,” the days, declares YHWH, “That the city will be built for YHWH, from the Tower of Hananel to the Gate of the Corner.
Latin
Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et ædificabitur civitas Domino, a turre Hananeel usque ad portam anguli.

Original

Hebrew
English
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.

Notes

The Lord revealed his plan to rebuild Jerusalem. The Tower of Hananel was at the northeast corner of the old city. The Corner Gate was at the northwest corner (2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 26:9).

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

Hebrews 8:6–13

Places

Corner Gate: Fortified gate in Jerusalem's wall Tower of Hananel: A tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt by Nehemiah

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Corner Gate Hananel, Tower of Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kidron Promise

Topics

Hananeel: Name of a Tower Forming Part of the Wall of Jerusalem Jerusalem: Prophecies of the Rebuilding of Tower of Hananeel Towers: Hananeel