Jeremiah 31:9

Translations

Modern

They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

Traditional

They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Literal

They will come with weeping, and with supplications I will lead them; I will cause them to walk to the rivers of waters by a way that is straight; they will not stumble in it. For I am unto Israel for a Father, and Ephraim he is My firstborn.”

Latin

In fletu venient, et in misericordia reducam eos: et adducam eos per torrentes aquarum in via recta, et non impingent in ea, quia factus sum Israëli pater, et Ephraim primogenitus meus est.

Original

Hebrew

English

They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

Notes

Jeremiah 31:9

Those returning to their homeland would cry with joy, knowing the Lord is their shepherd (Psalm 23:1–3) and feeling secure (see Isaiah 35:10) with God as their father.

Jeremiah 30:1–33:26

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 Son of God The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 3:4
Have you not just called to Me, ‘My Father, You are my friend from youth.
Exodus 4:22
Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son,
Jeremiah 50:4
“In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, the children of Israel and the children of Judah will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the LORD their God.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Jeremiah 31:20
Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 3:19
Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me.
Isaiah 64:8
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.
Deuteronomy 32:6
Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?
Isaiah 63:13
…who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?
2 Corinthians 6:18
And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
Psalm 23:2
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
Isaiah 35:6–8
Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Parallels

Matthew 2:16–18

People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise Son of God

Topics

Adoption: God is Patience and Merciful Towards the Partakers of Adoption: Spiritual Birthright: An Honorable Title Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Dealing with Pain Firstborn: Birthright of The: Honorable Distinction of Prayer: Accompanied With: Weeping Prayer: Answer To, Promise Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The First Born: Objects of Special Love Tribe of Ephraim: The Leading Tribe of the Kingdom of Israel

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