Jeremiah 30:20

Jeremiah 30:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
• New International Version (NIV)Their children will be as in days of old, and their community will be established before me; I will punish all who oppress them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Their children shall be as they were of old, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all who oppress them.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Their children will prosper as they did long ago. I will establish them as a nation before me, and I will punish anyone who hurts them.

Context of Jeremiah 30:20

18“Thus says the Lord: ‘Behold, I will bring back the captivity of Jacob’s tents, And have mercy on his dwelling places; The city shall be built upon its own mound, And the palace shall remain according to its own plan. 19Then out of them shall proceed thanksgiving And the voice of those who make merry; I will multiply them, and they shall not diminish; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as before, And their congregation shall be established before Me; And I will punish all who oppress them. 21Their 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. 22‘You shall be My people, And I will be your God.’ ”

Jeremiah 30:20 word by word

וְהָי֤וּ בָנָיו֙ כְּקֶ֔דֶם וַעֲדָת֖וֹ לְפָנַ֣י תִּכּ֑וֹן וּפָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י עַ֖ל כָּל־לֹחֲצָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Their childrenבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• also shall be as aforetimeקֶ֫דֶםqedem qêdmâh · front: oldH6924
• and their congregationעֵדָה‛êdâh · congregationH5712
• shall be establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• me, and I will punishפָּקַדpâqad · to reckon: punishH6485
• all that oppressלָחַץlâchats · to oppressH3905

Cross-references for Jeremiah 30:20

• Jeremiah 32:39then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them.
• Genesis 17:5No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations.
• Psalms 90:16Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children.
• Psalms 102:18This will be written for the generation to come, That a people yet to be created may praise the Lord.
• Isaiah 1:26I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.”
• Jeremiah 30:16‘Therefore all those who devour you shall be devoured; And all your adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; Those who plunder you shall become plunder, And all who prey upon you I will make a prey.
• Jeremiah 2:3Israel was holiness to the Lord, The firstfruits of His increase. All that devour him will offend; Disaster will come upon them,” says the Lord.’ ”
• Jeremiah 50:33Thus says the Lord of hosts: “The children of Israel were oppressed, Along with the children of Judah; All who took them captive have held them fast; They have refused to let them go.
• Isaiah 49:26I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know That I, the Lord, am your Savior, And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
• Isaiah 51:22Thus says your Lord, The Lord and your God, Who pleads the cause of His people: “See, I have taken out of your hand The cup of trembling, The dregs of the cup of My fury; You shall no longer drink it.

Commentaries on Jeremiah 30:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Their children also - They shall have the education of their own children as formerly. And their congregation - Their religious assemblies. Shall be established - Being, in the latter days, incorporated with those "who serve the Lord their God, and worship the Messiah, the son of David."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. 2020. as aforetime--as flourishing as in the time of David.Read the comment

Topics related to Jeremiah 30:20

• Israel, Prophecies Concerning

In the dictionaries

• Christ, Offices of
• Jeremiah (2)
• 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