Jeremiah 31:5

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

Modern
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit.
Traditional
Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.
Literal
Again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; planters will plant, and they will eat freely.
Latin
Adhuc plantabis vineas in montibus Samariæ: plantabunt plantantes, et donec tempus veniat, non vindemiabunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit.

Notes

Samaria was in the north-central part 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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 2:16–18

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise

Topics

Agriculture or Farming: Operations in Planting Ancient Samaria: A Mountainous Country Grape: Cultivation of Grape: Grown: At Samaria Mountains: Abounded With: Vineyards The Vine: Cultivated: On the Sides of Hills