Jeremiah 30:10 kjv
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 30:10 nkjv
'Therefore do not fear, O My servant Jacob,' says the LORD, 'Nor be dismayed, O Israel; For behold, I will save you from afar, And your seed from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return, have rest and be quiet, And no one shall make him afraid.
Jeremiah 30:10 niv
"?'So do not be afraid, Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel,' declares the LORD. 'I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their exile. Jacob will again have peace and security, and no one will make him afraid.
Jeremiah 30:10 esv
"Then fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the LORD, nor be dismayed, O Israel; for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid.
Jeremiah 30:10 nlt
"So do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant;
do not be dismayed, Israel,"
says the LORD.
"For I will bring you home again from distant lands,
and your children will return from their exile.
Israel will return to a life of peace and quiet,
and no one will terrorize them.
Jeremiah 30 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 30:3 | "For behold, days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore..." | Future restoration promised |
| Jeremiah 30:11 | "For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD..." | God's presence and salvation |
| Jeremiah 30:17 | "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal..." | Healing and restoration from wounds |
| Isaiah 40:1 | "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God." | Comfort for a distressed people |
| Isaiah 44:28 | "...and over all my pasture; concerning Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd, and..." | God using kings for His purposes |
| Isaiah 43:5 | "Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east..." | God's faithfulness in gathering exiles |
| Isaiah 60:18 | "Violence shall no more be heard in your land; devastation and destruction..." | Peace and absence of violence |
| Micah 4:4 | "but they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree..." | Prosperity and peace in the land |
| Zephaniah 3:13 | "The remnant of Israel shall not do injustice or speak lies..." | Righteousness in the restored nation |
| Ezekiel 37:11 | "Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel." | Dry bones prophecy, national restoration |
| Hosea 2:15 | "And there I will give her her vineyards and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope." | Restored hope and vineyards |
| Acts 2:17 | "'And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out..." | Fulfillment in the last days |
| Romans 11:26 | "and in this way all Israel will be saved..." | Salvation for all Israel |
| Revelation 21:4 | "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes..." | Final comfort and end of suffering |
| Matthew 24:31 | "And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather..." | Gathering of the elect |
| Jeremiah 31:28 | "And as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down, to overthrow..." | God's watchful power for rebuilding |
| Psalm 23:4 | "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil..." | Protection and no fear |
| Lamentations 4:22 | "The punishment of your iniquity is completed, O daughter of Zion..." | End of punishment |
| Amos 9:15 | "I will plant them on their own soil, and they shall never again be plucked up..." | Permanent establishment in the land |
| Haggai 2:9 | "The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former..." | Future glory |
| 2 Samuel 7:14 | "I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son..." | God's fatherly relationship |
Jeremiah 30 verses
Jeremiah 30 10 Meaning
This verse promises future restoration and security for Jacob (Israel) after a period of hardship and exile. God will bring them back to their land, and they will live in peace and prosperity, free from the fear of anyone who previously oppressed them. This restoration is a fulfillment of God's covenant faithfulness.
Jeremiah 30 10 Context
Jeremiah 30 is part of the larger section of Jeremiah dealing with the oracles concerning the nations and the future restoration of Israel. The immediate context is a message of hope following prophecies of judgment and destruction. God is assuring Israel that, despite their sin and the coming Babylonian exile, His covenant promises will endure. This particular verse addresses the restoration of Jacob after a period of suffering and subjugation by foreign oppressors. The historical backdrop involves the impending or actual Babylonian exile, a devastating event for the people of Judah, who would be carried away from their land.
Jeremiah 30 10 Word Analysis
- Fear (ירָא): (yare') means to fear, to be afraid, to revere. Here it denotes the absence of dread and apprehension due to God's protective presence.
- Thy servant (עַבְדְּךָ): ('avdeḵā) literally "your servant." It emphasizes the relationship of dependency and submission of Israel to God, as well as the Lord's commitment as a master to His servant.
- David (דָּוִד): (David) refers to the Davidic dynasty. The promise signifies the restoration of a Davidic ruler to govern Israel, embodying God's faithfulness to His covenant with David (2 Samuel 7).
- The sons of Israel (בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל): (b’nei Yisra’el) refers to the entire nation of Israel, often including both the northern and southern kingdoms in prophetic contexts.
- Shall fear (יוֹסִֽפוּ): (yōsifū) derived from (yāsaf) meaning "to add" or "to increase." In this context, it implies they will no longer "add to their fear" or be continuously fearful. Some translations render it as "shall have no more fear."
- Oppressors (מְעִיקִים): (m’iqqim) from (āqaʿ) meaning to press, to oppress, to trouble. Refers to those who caused hardship and affliction.
Jeremiah 30 10 Bonus Section
The promise in this verse transcends the historical return from Babylonian exile. While it began to be fulfilled then, its ultimate scope extends to the future messianic age and the New Covenant. The spiritual oppression from sin and Satan is definitively overcome through Christ's atoning sacrifice and resurrection. The concept of not fearing oppressors connects to the peace that believers have with God through Jesus, enabling them to face any earthly trial without paralyzing fear (Philippians 4:7). The "David" mentioned is a type of Christ, the King of kings, who secures His people's eternal security.
Jeremiah 30 10 Commentary
This verse speaks of a future time when God will establish enduring peace and security for His people, Jacob (Israel). The reversal of their oppressive state is absolute; they will no longer live in fear of any nation or group that previously tormented them. The reference to "David" points to the re-establishment of Davidic kingship, a symbol of God's promised covenant with David to ensure an everlasting dynasty. This deliverance is an act of God's sovereign power and His unfailing faithfulness to His people, ultimately fulfilled in the messianic reign of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who brings true and lasting peace and freedom from all oppressors (spiritual and temporal).