But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. But do not be afraidThe phrase "do not be afraid" is a recurring exhortation throughout Scripture, often used by God to reassure His people in times of distress. The Hebrew root for "afraid" is "yare," which conveys a sense of fear or terror. In this context, God is addressing the fear of the Israelites, promising His protection and deliverance. This assurance is a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, encouraging believers to trust in His divine plan despite present circumstances. O Jacob My servant do not be dismayed, O Israel For behold, I will deliver you from afar and your descendants from the land of their captivity Jacob will return and have quiet and ease with no one to make him afraid Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobRepresents the nation of Israel, often referred to as "Jacob" in prophetic literature, symbolizing the collective identity of the Israelites as descendants of Jacob. 2. Israel The chosen people of God, who are in captivity but are promised deliverance and restoration. 3. Captivity Refers to the Babylonian exile, a period when the Israelites were taken from their homeland and held in Babylon. 4. Deliverance God's promise to bring the Israelites back from exile, restoring them to their land and giving them peace. 5. Jeremiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message of hope and reassurance to the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in DeliveranceGod is faithful to His promises. Just as He promised to deliver Israel from captivity, He is faithful to deliver us from our spiritual captivities. Fear Not, for God is with You The command not to fear is rooted in the assurance of God’s presence. In times of trouble, we can trust that God is with us and will bring us peace. Restoration and Peace God’s deliverance leads to restoration and peace. In Christ, we find ultimate peace and rest, free from fear and anxiety. Hope in Exile Even in our personal "exiles" or difficult times, we can hold onto hope, knowing that God has a plan for our restoration and well-being. Identity as God’s Servants Like Jacob, we are called to remember our identity as God’s servants, chosen and loved, which gives us confidence in His promises. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of deliverance in Jeremiah 46:27 encourage you in your current circumstances?2. In what ways can you apply the command "do not be afraid" in your daily life? 3. How does understanding your identity as a servant of God impact your perspective on challenges you face? 4. What are some "captivities" in your life from which you need God's deliverance, and how can you seek His help? 5. How do the promises of peace and rest in Jeremiah 46:27 connect with Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-30? Connections to Other Scriptures Isaiah 41:10This verse also speaks of God’s reassurance to His people, encouraging them not to fear because He is with them. Deuteronomy 31:6 Moses encourages the Israelites not to be afraid as they enter the Promised Land, emphasizing God’s presence and faithfulness. Psalm 23:4 David expresses confidence in God’s protection, even in the darkest valleys, which parallels the promise of peace and safety in Jeremiah 46:27. Zechariah 8:7-8 God promises to save His people from the east and west, bringing them back to live in Jerusalem, similar to the promise of return in Jeremiah. Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus invites those who are weary to find rest in Him, echoing the promise of quiet and ease found in Jeremiah 46:27.
People Amon, Cushites, Ethiopians, Jacob, Jehoiakim, Jeremiah, Josiah, Lud, Ludim, Lydia, Lydians, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, Pharaoh, Pharaohnecho, PhutPlaces Babylon, Carchemish, Carmel, Cush, Egypt, Euphrates River, Gilead, Lud, Memphis, Migdol, Nile River, Put, Tabor, Tahpanhes, ThebesTopics Afar, Afraid, Behold, Captivity, Cause, Descendants, Dismayed, Distant, Disturbing, Ease, Exile, Fear, Jacob, Making, None, O, Offspring, Peace, Prisoners, Quiet, Rest, Return, Save, Saving, Secure, Security, Seed, Servant, Surely, Tremble, Troubled, UndisturbedDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 46:27 6702 peace, destruction Library Sargon of Assyria (722-705 B. C. )SARGON AS A WARRIOR AND AS A BUILDER. The origin of Sargon II.: the revolt of Babylon, Merodach-baladan and Elam--The kingdom of Elam from the time of the first Babylonian empire; the conquest's of Shutruh-nalkunta I.; the princes of Malamir--The first encounter of Assyria and Elam, the battle of Durilu (721 B.C.)--Revolt of Syria, Iaubidi of Hamath and Hannon of Gaza--Bocchoris and the XXIVth Egyptian dynasty; the first encounter of Assyria with Egypt, the battle of Raphia (720 B.C.). Urartu … G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7 A Clearing-Up Storm in the Realm Jeremiah Links Jeremiah 46:27 NIVJeremiah 46:27 NLT Jeremiah 46:27 ESV Jeremiah 46:27 NASB Jeremiah 46:27 KJV Jeremiah 46:27 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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