Translations
Modern
In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, a search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found; for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.
Traditional
In those days, and in that time, saith the Lord, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.
Literal
In those days and at that time,” a declaration of YHWH, “the iniquity of Israel will be sought, and it is not, and the sins of Judah, and they will not be found; for I will grant forgiveness to those whom I leave as a remnant.
Latin
In diebus illis, et in tempore illo, ait Dominus, quæretur iniquitas Israël, et non erit, et peccatum Juda, et non invenietur: quoniam propitius ero eis quos reliquero.
Original
Hebrew
English
In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, a search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found; for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.
Notes
The Lord would forgive the remaining people from Israel and Judah. They would seek the Lord as they returned to their homeland (Jeremiah 50:4–5; see chapters 31, 33).
Another poetic section expresses sorrow for Israel's hardships and promises future recovery.
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment Messages Against the Nations The Lord of Nations
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province