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.
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant The Promise of a Second Exodus The Remnant The Stone the Builders Rejected
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Jews: Pray Importunately For