Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from captivity and restore them to the land I gave their ancestors to possess,’ says the LORD.” New Living Translation For the time is coming when I will restore the fortunes of my people of Israel and Judah. I will bring them home to this land that I gave to their ancestors, and they will possess it again. I, the LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version For behold, days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore the fortunes of my people, Israel and Judah, says the LORD, and I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall take possession of it.” Berean Standard Bible For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” Berean Literal Bible For, behold, the days are coming, a declaration of YHWH, when I turn back the captivity of My people Israel and Judah—says YHWH—and I will return them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” King James Bible For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. New King James Version For behold, the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘that I will bring back from captivity My people Israel and Judah,’ says the LORD. ‘And I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.’ ” New American Standard Bible For behold, days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.’ The LORD says, ‘I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers, and they shall take possession of it.’” NASB 1995 ‘For behold, days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.’ The LORD says, ‘I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers and they shall possess it.’” NASB 1977 ‘For, behold, days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.’ The LORD says, ‘I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers, and they shall possess it.’” Legacy Standard Bible For behold, days are coming,’ declares Yahweh, ‘when I will return the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.’ Yahweh says, ‘I will also cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.’” Amplified Bible For behold (hear this), the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah,’ says the LORD, ‘and I will return them to the land that I gave to their forefathers and they will take possession of it.’” Berean Annotated Bible For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD {YHWH}, when I will restore from captivity (restore the fortunes of) My people Israel (he wrestles with God) and Judah (praised), declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it. Christian Standard Bible for look, the days are coming”—this is the LORD’s declaration—“when I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel and Judah,” says the LORD. “I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible for the days are certainly coming"—this is the LORD’s declaration—"when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah"—the LORD’s declaration. “I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.” American Standard Version For, lo, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will turn again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith Jehovah; and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. Contemporary English Version Someday I will let my people from both Israel and Judah return to the land I gave their ancestors." English Revised Version For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will turn again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from captivity. I will bring them back to the land that I gave their ancestors, and they will take possession of it." Good News Translation because the time is coming when I will restore my people, Israel and Judah. I will bring them back to the land that I gave their ancestors, and they will take possession of it again. I, the LORD, have spoken." International Standard Version Indeed, the time will come,' declares the LORD, 'when I'll restore the security of my people Israel and Judah,' says the LORD. 'I'll bring them back to the land that I gave to their ancestors, and they'll possess it.'" NET Bible For I, the LORD, affirm that the time will come when I will reverse the plight of my people, Israel and Judah,' says the LORD. 'I will bring them back to the land I gave their ancestors and they will take possession of it once again.'" New Heart English Bible For, look, the days come, says the LORD, that I will turn again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah,' says the LORD; 'and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.'" Webster's Bible Translation For lo, the days come, saith the LORD; that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” World English Bible For, behold, the days come,’ says Yahweh, ‘that I will reverse the captivity of my people Israel and Judah,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor behold, days are coming—a declaration of YHWH—and I have turned back [to] the captivity of My people Israel and Judah, said YHWH, and I have caused them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they possess it.” Berean Literal Bible For, behold, the days are coming, a declaration of YHWH, when I turn back the captivity of My people Israel and Judah—says YHWH—and I will return them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” Young's Literal Translation For, lo, days are coming -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- and I have turned back to the captivity of My people Israel and Judah, said Jehovah, and I have caused them to turn back unto the land that I gave to their fathers, and they do possess it.' Smith's Literal Translation For behold, the days coming, says Jehovah, and I turned back the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, said Jehovah: and I turned them back to the land which I gave to their fathers, and they shall inherit it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Juda, saith the Lord: and I will cause them to return to the land which I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. Catholic Public Domain Version For behold, the days are approaching, says the Lord, when I will convert the turning away of my people, Israel and Judah, says the Lord. And I will return them to the land which I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.” New American Bible For indeed, the days are coming—oracle of the LORD—when I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel and Judah—oracle of the LORD. I will bring them back to the land which I gave to their ancestors, and they shall take possession of it. New Revised Standard Version For the days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will restore the fortunes of my people, Israel and Judah, says the LORD, and I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their ancestors and they shall take possession of it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will bring back the captives of my people Israel and Judah, says the LORD; and I will bring them back to the land which I gave to their fathers and they shall possess it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For behold, the days are coming, says LORD JEHOVAH, and I shall return the captivity of my people Israel and of Yehuda, says LORD JEHOVAH, and I shall return them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall inherit it’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will turn the captivity of My people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD; and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will bring back the captivity of my people Israel and Juda, said the Lord: and I will bring them back to the land which I gave to their fathers, and they shall be lords of it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Restoration of Israel and Judah…2“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. 3For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” 4These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah.… Cross References For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, Jeremiah 31:27-28 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast. / Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 16:14-15 Yet behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when they will no longer say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of Egypt.’ / Instead they will say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the north and all the other lands to which He had banished them.’ For I will return them to their land that I gave to their forefathers. Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. Deuteronomy 30:3 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Ezekiel 39:25 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, Deuteronomy 30:5 And the LORD your God will bring you into the land your fathers possessed, and you will take possession of it. He will cause you to prosper and multiply more than your fathers. Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Ezekiel 37:25 They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. and they will possess it.’” Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. Psalm 37:29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. Genesis 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Ezekiel 37:21-22 you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. Isaiah 11:11-12 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Amos 9:14-15 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. / I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. Zephaniah 3:20 At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD. Treasury of Scripture For, see, the days come, said the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, said the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. the days. Jeremiah 23:5,7 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth… Jeremiah 31:27,31,38 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of beast… Jeremiah 33:14,15 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah… that I. Jeremiah 30:10,18 Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid… Jeremiah 27:22 They shall be carried to Babylon, and there shall they be until the day that I visit them, saith the LORD; then will I bring them up, and restore them to this place. Jeremiah 29:14 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. and I. Jeremiah 16:15 But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers. Jeremiah 23:8 But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. Jeremiah 27:11 But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land, saith the LORD; and they shall till it, and dwell therein. Jump to Previous Affirmation Captivity Cause Caused Changed Declares Fathers Forefathers Fortunes Heritage Israel Judah Possess Restore Turn TurnedJump to Next Affirmation Captivity Cause Caused Changed Declares Fathers Forefathers Fortunes Heritage Israel Judah Possess Restore Turn TurnedJeremiah 30 1. God shows Jeremiah the return of the Jews.4. After their trouble they shall have deliverance. 10. He comforts Jacob. 18. Their return shall be gracious. 23. Wrath shall fall on the wicked. For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, This phrase introduces a prophetic declaration, emphasizing the certainty and divine authority behind the message. The use of "behold" serves to capture attention, indicating the importance of the forthcoming prophecy. The phrase "the days are coming" is often used in prophetic literature to signal future events ordained by God. This is a common motif in the prophetic books, such as in Isaiah 2:2 and Amos 9:13, where it signifies a future time of fulfillment and divine intervention. when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises restoration. 2. Jeremiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message of hope and restoration. 3. Israel and Judah The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people, both of whom are promised restoration. 4. Captivity Refers to the Babylonian exile, a period of punishment and purification for the people of Israel and Judah. 5. The Land of their Fathers The Promised Land, originally given to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessDespite Israel and Judah's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful to His promises. This encourages believers to trust in God's unwavering commitment to His word. Hope in Restoration The promise of restoration offers hope to those in difficult circumstances, reminding us that God can redeem and restore any situation. The Importance of Repentance The context of captivity and restoration underscores the need for repentance and turning back to God as a precursor to experiencing His promises. God's Sovereignty Over History God's declaration of future events demonstrates His control over history, reassuring believers that He is orchestrating His divine plan. Inheritance and Identity The promise to restore Israel to their land highlights the importance of spiritual inheritance and identity in Christ for believers today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 30:3?2. How does Jeremiah 30:3 inspire hope in God's promise of restoration today? 3. What does "restore them to the land" reveal about God's faithfulness to Israel? 4. How can Jeremiah 30:3 encourage us to trust God's promises in our lives? 5. Connect Jeremiah 30:3 with other scriptures about God's restoration and fulfillment. 6. How can we apply the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 30:3 to modern challenges? 7. What does Jeremiah 30:3 reveal about God's promise to Israel and Judah's restoration? 8. How does Jeremiah 30:3 relate to the historical context of the Babylonian exile? 9. What evidence supports the fulfillment of the prophecy in Jeremiah 30:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 30? 11. Jeremiah 30:3 promises the return of all exiled Israelites and Judeans; how do we reconcile this with records showing multiple dispersions and incomplete mass returns? 12. Did God separate from Israel? 13. Romans 11:1 – Does Paul’s claim that God has not rejected Israel contradict Old Testament accounts of divine judgment against Israel? 14. Is Israel truly the Promised Land? What Does Jeremiah 30:3 Mean For behold, the days are coming- God signals a definite future moment in His sovereign timetable; nothing will thwart it (Jeremiah 29:11; Habakkuk 2:3). - The wording stirs hope during present hardship, reminding the faithful that God sees beyond the immediate exile (Romans 8:18). declares the LORD - Repetition of this phrase underlines divine authorship and absolute certainty; the promise is anchored in God’s unchanging character (Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:11). - Because the Lord Himself speaks, His people can trust that the prophecy is as reliable as He is (Hebrews 6:18). when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD - Both northern Israel and southern Judah are included, assuring a reunited nation (Ezekiel 37:21–22; Hosea 1:11). - “Restore from captivity” points to a literal regathering that began after the Babylonian exile (Ezra 1:1–4) and foreshadows a final, complete restoration still anticipated (Romans 11:26–29). - God takes ownership of the work—“I will restore”—highlighting grace rather than human effort (Jeremiah 24:6–7; Ephesians 2:8–9). I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers - The land promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:7; 15:18) is reaffirmed; God’s covenants are irrevocable (Psalm 105:8–11). - Restoration is geographical as well as spiritual; exile removed them from the land, so true restoration places them back in it (Deuteronomy 30:3–5; Jeremiah 32:37). - This land gift showcases God’s faithfulness across generations, proving He keeps promises even centuries later (Luke 1:72–73). and they will possess it. - Possession speaks of settled, enduring occupation, not merely a temporary visitation (Amos 9:14–15). - The future tense underscores permanence and security under Messiah’s reign (Ezekiel 36:24–28; Zechariah 14:9). - For believers today, it foreshadows our own secure inheritance in Christ (1 Peter 1:4), assuring us that God finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6). summary Jeremiah 30:3 delivers a sure, God-spoken pledge: a coming day when the Lord Himself will regather Israel and Judah, return them to the covenant land, and secure their lasting possession of it. The promise rests on God’s unchanging character, ties back to His ancient covenants, and points forward to a future fulfillment that will showcase His faithfulness to His people and to His Word. (3) I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah . . .--The oracle of Jeremiah 29:10-14 becomes, as it were, the text of a new utterance, and that with a wider range more distinctly including the ten tribes of Israel as well as the two of Judah and Benjamin. There is no narrow provincialism in the prophet's heart. He yearns for the exiles who are far off on the Euphrates; he yearns also for those who are yet farther in Assyria and the cities of the Medes (2Kings 17:6).Hebrew Forכִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction behold, הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the days יָמִ֤ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day are coming, בָּאִים֙ (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I will restore וְ֠שַׁבְתִּי (wə·šaḇ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from captivity שְׁב֨וּת (šə·ḇūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7622: Exile, prisoners, a former state of prosperity My people עַמִּ֧י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and Judah, וִֽיהוּדָ֖ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites declares אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel I will restore them וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֗ים (wa·hă·ši·ḇō·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the land הָאָ֛רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land I gave נָתַ֥תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to their forefathers, לַאֲבוֹתָ֖ם (la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father and they will possess it.’” וִֽירֵשֽׁוּהָ׃ (wî·rê·šū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin Links Jeremiah 30:3 NIVJeremiah 30:3 NLT Jeremiah 30:3 ESV Jeremiah 30:3 NASB Jeremiah 30:3 KJV Jeremiah 30:3 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 30:3 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 30:3 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 30:3 French Bible Jeremiah 30:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 30:3 For behold the days come says Yahweh (Jer.) |
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