Jeremiah 31:1-6
God’s covenant love endures beyond exile and will ultimately restore His people to worship, fruitfulness, and joy in the land.
1 “At that time,” says Yahweh, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”
2 Yahweh says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
3 Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.
4 I will build you again, and you will be built, O virgin of Israel. You will again be adorned with your tambourines, and will go out in the dances of those who make merry.
5 Again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria. The planters will plant, and will enjoy its fruit.
6 For there will be a day that the watchmen on the hills of Ephraim cry, ‘Arise! Let’s go up to Zion to Yahweh our God.’ ”
God’s covenant love endures beyond exile and will ultimately restore His people to worship, fruitfulness, and joy in the land.
To declare that the LORD will renew His covenant relationship with Israel and restore the people to joy, worship, and life in the land.
Jeremiah 31:1–6 continues the restoration promises of the Book of Consolation (Jeremiah 30–33). Following the depiction of judgment and the promise of national restoration, the prophet now emphasizes the enduring covenant love of the Lord. The passage expands the hope of restoration beyond Judah to the broader families of Israel and describes a renewed future marked by joy, rebuilding, and worship.
Jeremiah's prophecy anticipates the future restoration of Israel and Judah after the devastation of exile. The promise reflects God's commitment to preserve and restore his covenant people despite their rebellion.
Everlasting Love, Restored Joy, and the New Covenant
The LORD who scattered Israel will gather, comfort, forgive, renew, and bind his people to himself through a New Covenant written on the heart.