Jeremiah 31:7

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

Modern
For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’
Traditional
For thus saith the Lord; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O Lord, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.
Literal
For thus says YHWH: “Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout for the chief of the nations; make it heard, give praise and say, ‘Save, O YHWH, Your people, the remnant of Israel!’
Latin
Quia hæc dicit Dominus: Exsultate in lætitia, Jacob, et hinnite contra caput gentium: personate, et canite, et dicite: Salva, Domine, populum tuum, reliquias Israël.

Original

Hebrew
English
For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’

Notes

The remnant refers to people living in exile.

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

People

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

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Head Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Jews: Pray Importunately For