Jeremiah 30:21

Jeremiah 30:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Their prince shall be one of themselves; their ruler shall come out from their midst; I will make him draw near, and he shall approach me, for who would dare of himself to approach me? declares the Lord.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Their nobles shall be from among them, And their governor shall come from their midst; Then I will cause him to draw near, And he shall approach Me; For who is this who pledged his heart to approach Me?’ says the Lord.
• New Living Translation (NLT)They will have their own ruler again, and he will come from their own people. I will invite him to approach me,” says the Lord, “for who would dare to come unless invited?

Context of Jeremiah 30:21

19From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained. 20Their children will be as in days of old, and their community will be established before me; I will punish all who oppress them. Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me— for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord. 22“ ‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.’ ” 23See, the storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a driving wind swirling down on the heads of the wicked.

Jeremiah 30:21 word by word

וְהָיָ֨ה אַדִּיר֜וֹ מִמֶּ֗נּוּ וּמֹֽשְׁלוֹ֙ מִקִּרְבּ֣וֹ יֵצֵ֔א וְהִקְרַבְתִּ֖יו וְנִגַּ֣שׁ אֵלָ֑י כִּי֩ מִ֨י הוּא־זֶ֜ה עָרַ֧ב אֶת־לִבּ֛וֹ לָגֶ֥שֶׁת אֵלַ֖י נְאֻם־יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And their noblesאַדִּיר'addîyr · greatH117
• shall be of themselves, and their governorמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• shall proceedיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• from the midstקֶ֫רֶבqereb · entrails: amongH7130
• of them; and I will cause him to draw nearקָרַבqârab · to present: comeH7126
• and he shall approachנָגַשׁnâgash · to approach: approachH5066
• this that engagedעָרַב‛ârab · to pledgeH6148
• his heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• unto me? saithנְאֻםne'ûm · utteranceH5002
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068

Cross-references for Jeremiah 30:21

• Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his.
• Ezra 2:2in company with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum and Baanah): The list of the men of the people of Israel:
• Ezra 7:25And you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom of your God, which you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people of Trans-Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach any who do not know them.
• Nehemiah 2:9So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.
• Nehemiah 7:2I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do.
• Jeremiah 23:5“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.
• Jeremiah 33:15“ ‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land.
• Deuteronomy 18:18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him.
• Deuteronomy 33:5He was king over Jeshurun when the leaders of the people assembled, along with the tribes of Israel.
• 2 Samuel 7:13He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
• Psalms 89:29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.
• Psalms 110:1The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”
• Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Ezekiel 34:23I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd.
• Ezekiel 37:24“ ‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd. They will follow my laws and be careful to keep my decrees.
• Micah 5:2“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

Commentaries on Jeremiah 30:21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21Their nobles shall be of themselves - Strangers shall not rule over them; and - Their governor shall proceed from the midst of them - Both Nehemiah and Zerubbabel, their nobles and governors after the return from Babylon, were Jews.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18-22Verses 18-22 The prophet speaks of Judah as the type of the Church, with Immanuel as her king. Jeremiah 30:18 tents - The word suggests that a considerable portion of the people were still nomads. The city … the palace - Or, each city … each palace. The heap means an artificial mount to keep the city out of the reach of inundations, and to increase the strength of the fortifications. Shall remain after the manner thereof - Rather, shall be inhabited…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-24Verses 18-24 We have here further intimations of the favour of God for them after the days of their calamity have expired. The proper work and office of Christ, as Mediator, is to draw near unto God, for us, as the High Priest of our profession. His own undertaking, in compliance with his Father's will, and in compassion to fallen man, engaged him. Jesus Christ was, in all this, truly wonderful. They shall be taken again into covenant with the Lord…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-21The rebuilt Jerusalem would be the heart of a strong and thriving nation. Its increasing population would feel joy and sing songs of thanks. The city would earn respect from its neighbors, and its streets would be full of children who would grow up and succeed. The nation would have its own leader again.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. their nobles--rather, "their Glorious One," or "Leader" (compare Ac 3:15; He 2:10), answering to "their Governor" in the parallel clause. of themselves--of their own nation, a Jew, not a foreigner; applicable to Zerubbabel, or J. Hyrcanus (hereditary high priest and governor), only as types of Christ (Ge 49:10; Mi 5:2; Ro 9:5), the antitypical "David" (Jr 30:9). cause him to draw near--as the great Priest (Ex 19:22; Le 21:17), through whom believers…Read the comment

Topics related to Jeremiah 30:21

• Israel, Prophecies Concerning

In the dictionaries

• Christ, Offices of
• Engage
• Ezekiel
• Jeremiah (2)
• Noble; Nobles; Nobleman
• torment, tormented, tormentor

Commentaries on Jeremiah 30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings