Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob's distress, but he will be saved out of it.
How awful that day will be!
The phrase "How awful that day will be!" captures the intense and unparalleled nature of the events being prophesied. The Hebrew word for "awful" is "gadol," which can also mean "great" or "mighty." This indicates not only the severity but also the significance of the day. In a conservative Christian perspective, this day is often associated with the "Day of the Lord," a time of divine judgment and intervention. It is a day that brings both fear and awe, as it signifies God's righteous judgment and the fulfillment of His promises.

None will be like it
This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness of the day being described. The Hebrew word "kemo" means "like" or "as," and its use here underscores that this day is unprecedented. Historically, this can be linked to the eschatological events described in the Book of Revelation, where the final tribulation is unlike any other period in history. For believers, this serves as a reminder of the singularity of God's plan and the ultimate culmination of His divine will.

it will be a time of trouble for Jacob
The "time of trouble for Jacob" refers to a period of great distress for the descendants of Jacob, or Israel. The Hebrew word "tsarah" means "trouble" or "distress," and it is often used in the context of divine chastisement or testing. This phrase is traditionally understood as the "Jacob's Trouble," a time of tribulation specifically for the Jewish people. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this period is seen as a necessary precursor to the restoration and redemption of Israel, aligning with prophecies found in both the Old and New Testaments.

but he will be saved out of it
The promise that "he will be saved out of it" offers hope and assurance amidst the foreboding prophecy. The Hebrew word "yasha" means "to save" or "to deliver," and it is frequently used in the context of God's salvation. This deliverance is not just physical but also spiritual, pointing to the ultimate redemption through the Messiah. In the conservative Christian tradition, this is seen as a foreshadowing of the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who delivers not only Israel but all who believe in Him from the ultimate "trouble" of sin and death. This promise of salvation underscores God's faithfulness and His unchanging covenant with His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and Judah. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah.

2. Jacob
Refers to the patriarch Jacob, whose name is often used to represent the nation of Israel. In this context, "Jacob" symbolizes the people of Israel facing a time of great distress.

3. Time of Trouble
This phrase indicates a period of intense difficulty and tribulation for the nation of Israel, often interpreted as a prophetic reference to future events.

4. Salvation
Despite the impending trouble, the verse promises deliverance for Jacob, symbolizing hope and restoration for Israel.

5. Day of the Lord
This is a prophetic term used throughout the Bible to describe a future time when God will intervene decisively in human history, often associated with judgment and salvation.
Teaching Points
Understanding Prophetic Context
Recognize that Jeremiah 30:7 is part of a larger prophetic account concerning Israel's future. It is important to study the surrounding chapters to grasp the full message of hope and restoration.

The Reality of Tribulation
Acknowledge that believers may face times of intense difficulty, but God's promise of deliverance remains steadfast.

Hope in Salvation
Emphasize the assurance of salvation and deliverance for God's people, even in the darkest times. This is a reminder of God's faithfulness and sovereignty.

Preparation for the Future
Encourage believers to live in readiness for the fulfillment of God's promises, maintaining faith and obedience in anticipation of His intervention.

Trust in God's Plan
Trust that God's plans, even when they involve hardship, ultimately lead to restoration and blessing for His people.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the "time of trouble for Jacob" in Jeremiah 30:7 relate to the concept of tribulation in the New Testament?

2. In what ways can we find comfort in the promise that "he will be saved out of it" during our personal times of trouble?

3. How does understanding the historical and prophetic context of Jeremiah 30:7 enhance our interpretation of this verse?

4. What are some practical ways we can prepare ourselves spiritually for times of tribulation, as suggested by this passage and related scriptures?

5. How can the themes of judgment and salvation in Jeremiah 30:7 inspire us to share the message of hope with others?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Daniel 12:1
This verse speaks of a time of unprecedented trouble, similar to Jeremiah 30:7, but also promises deliverance for those whose names are written in the book.

Matthew 24:21-22
Jesus refers to a future time of great tribulation, echoing the themes of distress and salvation found in Jeremiah 30:7.

Revelation 7:14
Describes those who have come out of the great tribulation, connecting to the theme of being saved out of a time of trouble.
Jacob's TroubleJ. Iron.Jeremiah 30:7
People
David, Jacob, Jeremiah
Places
Babylon, Zion
Topics
Adversity, Alas, Distress, Ha, Jacob, Jacob's, None, Salvation, Saved, Trouble, Wo, Yea, Yet
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Jeremiah 30:6-7

     5185   stomach

Jeremiah 30:7-9

     4921   day
     9220   day of the LORD

Library
A Bygone Year.
A Bygone Year. "For who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto Me? saith the Lord."--Jer. xxx. 21. A year, another year is fled; Its issues who can tell? Millions of voices of the dead Reply from heaven or hell. All these were living at the birth Of the departed year; They all have vanish'd from the earth, We fill their places here. Though to the eye, the ear, the mind Of man their speech is seal'd, The eternal meaning each may find, In two plain words reveal'd. Lost spirits, from the
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns

The Twofold Testimony of John - the First Sabbath of Jesus's Ministry - the First Sunday - the First Disciples.
THE forty days, which had passed since Jesus had first come to him, must have been to the Baptist a time of soul-quickening, of unfolding understanding, and of ripened decision. We see it in his more emphasised testimony to the Christ; in his fuller comprehension of those prophecies which had formed the warrant and substance of his Mission; but specially in the yet more entire self-abnegation, which led him to take up a still lowlier position, and acquiescingly to realise that his task of heralding
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant.
The duty of Covenanting is founded on the law of nature; but it also stands among the arrangements of Divine mercy made from everlasting. The promulgation of the law, enjoining it on man in innocence as a duty, was due to God's necessary dominion over the creatures of his power. The revelation of it as a service obligatory on men in a state of sin, arose from his unmerited grace. In the one display, we contemplate the authority of the righteous moral Governor of the universe; in the other, we see
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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