Jeremiah 30:17 kjv
For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
Jeremiah 30:17 nkjv
For I will restore health to you And heal you of your wounds,' says the LORD, 'Because they called you an outcast saying: "This is Zion; No one seeks her." '
Jeremiah 30:17 niv
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the LORD, 'because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'
Jeremiah 30:17 esv
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD, because they have called you an outcast: 'It is Zion, for whom no one cares!'
Jeremiah 30:17 nlt
I will give you back your health
and heal your wounds," says the LORD.
"For you are called an outcast ?
'Jerusalem for whom no one cares.'"
Jeremiah 30 17 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 3:22 | "Return, O faithless Israel, declares the LORD. I will not look on you with anger, for I am merciful, and I will not keep my anger forever." | Grace and Restoration |
| Jeremiah 12:15 | "And after I have plucked them up, I will again have compassion on them, and I will bring them back, each one to his inheritance and each one to his land." | God's Compassion & Restoration |
| Jeremiah 23:3-6 | "I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries to which I have driven them, and I will return them to their pasture, and they shall be fruitful and multiply." | Gathering & Prosperity |
| Jeremiah 29:10-14 | "For thus says the LORD: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place." | Fulfillment of Promises |
| Isaiah 14:25 | "but I will break Assyria in my land, and on my mountains trample them down. And their yoke shall be removed from them, and their burden from their shoulder." | Removal of Yoke/Burden |
| Isaiah 35:10 | "And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with shouts of everlasting joy; they shall meet gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." | Joy & Fleeing Sorrow |
| Isaiah 54:6-8 | "For the LORD has called you like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, like a wife of youth when she is cast off, says your God. For a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you," says the LORD, your Redeemer." | God's Everlasting Love |
| Isaiah 60:1-3 | "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." | Light and Glory |
| Ezekiel 36:24-27 | "I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." | Cleansing & New Heart |
| Ezekiel 37:11-14 | "Then he said to me, 'Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are cut off for our parts.’ Therefore prophesy and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the LORD when I open your graves, O my people, and bring you up from your graves," | Resurrection & Return |
| Hosea 1:11 | "And the people of Judah and the people of Israel will try to unite and will appoint for themselves one commander. They will go up from the land, for great will be the day of Jezreel." | Unity and Joy |
| Zechariah 10:6-7 | "I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back home, for I have compassion on them, and they shall be as though I had not rejected them, for I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them." | Strengthening & Compassion |
| Zechariah 13:9 | "And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The LORD is my God.’" | Refining & Divine Response |
| Revelation 21:4 | "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”" | End of Sorrow & Pain |
| Luke 1:53 | "He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away." | Filling the Hungry with Goodness |
| John 10:28 | "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." | Eternal Security |
| Acts 2:39 | "For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself." | The Promise for All |
| Romans 8:18-25 | "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us." | Present Suffering vs. Future Glory |
| Philippians 4:7 | "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." | Peace guarding Hearts/Minds |
| Colossians 3:12 | "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience," | Virtues of the Renewed |
Jeremiah 30 verses
Jeremiah 30 17 Meaning
This verse promises restoration and healing to Zion, indicating that her pains will be removed and her people will return, freed from oppression, to their own land. It speaks of joy and the renewal of the land and its inhabitants.
Jeremiah 30 17 Context
Jeremiah 30 is part of the latter half of Jeremiah's prophecy, which is often referred to as the "Book of Consolation." Following prophecies of judgment against Judah and surrounding nations, this chapter shifts to a message of hope and future restoration for Israel. Specifically, chapter 30 announces the eventual deliverance of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah from their exiles. This verse, Jeremiah 30:17, speaks directly to Zion (a representation of Jerusalem and Judah) after a period of affliction and apostasy. The historical context involves the imminent threat of Assyrian and Babylonian conquests, periods of exile and national suffering. The promise here is a stark contrast to the immediate impending doom, offering a future filled with God's renewed favor.
Jeremiah 30 17 Word Analysis
KI (Hebrew: כִּי - ki): "for," "because," "indeed," "but." Used here to introduce the reason or explanation for the preceding statement of hope, highlighting the gracious actions of the LORD.
NE'UM (Hebrew: נְאֻם - ne'um): "oracle," "declaration," "saying." A common prophetic formula indicating the divine authority behind the words.
YHWH (Hebrew: יְהוָה - YHWH): "LORD," the personal covenantal name of God. Emphasizes God's active and personal involvement in His people's lives and promises.
'ELOHEIKHA (Hebrew: אֱלֹהֶיךָ - 'elohekha): "your God." A possessive pronoun, underscoring the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing His ownership and care for His people.
'ANI (Hebrew: אָנִי - 'ani): "I." Direct statement of God, centering the action and assurance on Himself.
MAHABOOTHAIK (Hebrew: מַחֲבֹואתַיִךְ - machavoothayikh): "your refuges" or "your hiding places." Refers to the places where Judah relied for security, often foreign alliances or fortified cities, implying their failure.
LA'AHESHPOD (Hebrew: לְאַשְׁפֹּות - le'eshphot): "to be thrown away," "as rubbish," "dung heaps." A strong image of rejection and worthlessness, indicating complete disfavor and discarding of what was previously held dear or was a place of trust.
WELLA (Hebrew: וְלֹא - wəlo): "and not." Continues the negative consequence, specifying a complete negation.
HAZERETEKH (Hebrew: הָזִרְתֶּךְ - hazirtek): "I will regard you" or "I will look upon you." Suggests attentive observation and consideration, but here it's used with a negation to signify God's refusal to favorably acknowledge their current state.
NEHMED (Hebrew: נֶחְמָד - nekhmad): "lovely," "desirable," "pleasing." Describes Zion as inherently precious and beautiful, but suggests that in her current state of sin and distress, this quality is not being favorably recognized.
Group Analysis:
- "I will cast away your backsliding" (implied action of removing their sin and its consequences) - signifies God's active removal of their rebellious acts.
- "I will heal your wounds" - a metaphor for restoring them from the deep injuries caused by sin and subsequent judgments.
- "For they called you an outcast, 'Zion; no one is seeking her.'" - the ultimate indictment by the nations, declaring their forsakenness and lack of regard, which God here promises to reverse.
Jeremiah 30 17 Bonus Section
This verse speaks to the ultimate redemptive plan of God, which extends beyond temporal punishments to eternal salvation. The healing and restoration promised here find their fullest fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who truly healed the brokenhearted, bore our sicknesses, and ultimately overcame death, making it possible for all who believe to be counted among those for whom God's face is ever turned in favor. The nations calling Zion an outcast mirrors the rejection Christ faced, yet also His ultimate exaltation and the ingathering of nations to Him. The reversal of fortune is a hallmark of God’s faithfulness throughout Scripture.
Jeremiah 30 17 Commentary
Jeremiah 30:17 presents a powerful paradox: while national ruin and exile are realities, God declares His ultimate intention to restore Zion. The verse highlights God’s active role in both disciplining and healing His people. The "outcast" status, a painful reality caused by their own sin and subsequent judgment, will be overturned. God, who is faithful to His covenant, will not permanently abandon them. He will act decisively to heal the wounds inflicted by sin and suffering, turning their perception from one of worthlessness (no one seeks her) to one of divine regard and healing. This signifies a future where Zion will be restored not just physically but also spiritually, receiving God's favor and protection once again.