RESTORATION OF THE JEWS FROM BABYLON AFTER ITS CAPTURE, AND RAISING UP OF MESSIAH. (Jer. 30:1-24) Write . . . in a book--After the destruction of Jerusalem Jeremiah is not ordered as heretofore to speak, but to write …
2Así habló Jehová Dios de Israel, diciendo: Escríbete en un libro todas las palabras que te he hablado.
3Porque he aquí que vienen días, dice Jehová, en que haré volver a los cautivos de mi pueblo Israel y Judá, ha dicho Jehová, y los traeré a la tierra que di a sus padres, y la disfrutarán.
4Estas, pues, son las palabras que habló Jehová acerca de Israel y de Judá.
5Porque así ha dicho Jehová: Hemos oído voz de temblor; de espanto, y no de paz.
6Inquirid ahora, y mirad si el varón da a luz; porque he visto que todo hombre tenía las manos sobre sus lomos, como mujer que está de parto, y se han vuelto pálidos todos los rostros.
7¡Ah, cuán grande es aquel día!, tanto, que no hay otro semejante a él; tiempo de angustia para Jacob; pero de ella será librado.
8En aquel día, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, yo quebraré su yugo de tu cuello, y romperé tus coyundas, y extranjeros no lo volverán más a poner en servidumbre,
9sino que servirán a Jehová su Dios y a David su rey, a quien yo les levantaré.
10Tú, pues, siervo mío Jacob, no temas, dice Jehová, ni te atemorices, Israel; porque he aquí que yo soy el que te salvo de lejos a ti y a tu descendencia de la tierra de cautividad; y Jacob volverá, descansará y vivirá tranquilo, y no habrá quien le espante.
11Porque yo estoy contigo para salvarte, dice Jehová, y destruiré a todas las naciones entre las cuales te esparcí; pero a ti no te destruiré, sino que te castigaré con justicia; de ninguna manera te dejaré sin castigo.
12Porque así ha dicho Jehová: Incurable es tu quebrantamiento, y dolorosa tu llaga.
13No hay quien juzgue tu causa para sanarte; no hay para ti medicamentos eficaces.
14Todos tus enamorados te olvidaron; no te buscan; porque como hiere un enemigo te herí, con azote de adversario cruel, a causa de la magnitud de tu maldad y de la multitud de tus pecados.
15¿Por qué gritas a causa de tu quebrantamiento? Incurable es tu dolor, porque por la grandeza de tu iniquidad y por tus muchos pecados te he hecho esto.
16Pero serán consumidos todos los que te consumen; y todos tus adversarios, todos irán en cautiverio; hollados serán los que te hollaron, y a todos los que hicieron presa de ti daré en presa.
17Mas yo haré venir sanidad para ti, y sanaré tus heridas, dice Jehová; porque desechada te llamaron, diciendo: Esta es Sion, de la que nadie se acuerda.
18Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí yo hago volver los cautivos de las tiendas de Jacob, y de sus tiendas tendré misericordia, y la ciudad será edificada sobre su colina, y el templo será asentado según su forma.
19Y saldrá de ellos acción de gracias, y voz de nación que está en regocijo, y los multiplicaré, y no serán disminuidos; los multiplicaré, y no serán menoscabados.
20Y serán sus hijos como antes, y su congregación delante de mí será confirmada; y castigaré a todos sus opresores.
21De ella saldrá su príncipe, y de en medio de ella saldrá su señoreador; y le haré llegar cerca, y él se acercará a mí; porque ¿quién es aquel que se atreve a acercarse a mí? dice Jehová.
22Y me seréis por pueblo, y yo seré vuestro Dios.
23He aquí, la tempestad de Jehová sale con furor; la tempestad que se prepara, sobre la cabeza de los impíos reposará.
24No se calmará el ardor de la ira de Jehová, hasta que haya hecho y cumplido los pensamientos de su corazón; en el fin de los días entenderéis esto.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. bring again . . . captivity of . . . Israel and Judah--the restoration not merely of the Jews (tr…
bring again . . . captivity of . . . Israel and Judah--the restoration not merely of the Jews (treated of in this thirtieth chapter), but also of the ten tribes ("Israel"; treated in the thirty-first chapter), together forming the whole nation (Jer 30:18; Jer 32:44; Eze 39:25; Amo 9:14-15). "Israel" is mentioned first because its exile was longer than that of Judah. Some captives of the Israelite ten tribes returned with those of Judah (Luk 2:36; "Aser" is mentioned). But these are only a pledge of the full restoration hereafter (Rom 11:26, "All Israel"). Compare Jer 16:15. This third verse is a brief statement of the subject before the prophecy itself is given.
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II. We have heard . . . trembling--God introduces the Jews speaking that which they will be reduced t…
We have heard . . . trembling--God introduces the Jews speaking that which they will be reduced to at last in spite of their stubbornness. Threat and promise are combined: the former briefly; namely, the misery of the Jews in the Babylonian captivity down to their "trembling" and "fear" arising from the approach of the Medo-Persian army of Cyrus against Babylon; the promise is more fully dwelt on; namely, their "trembling" will issue in a deliverance as speedy as is the transition from a woman's labor pangs to her joy at giving birth to a child (Jer 30:6).
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III. Ask--Consult all the authorities, men or books, you can, you will not find an instance. Yet in th…
Ask--Consult all the authorities, men or books, you can, you will not find an instance. Yet in that coming day men will be seen with their hands pressed on their loins, as women do to repress their pangs. God will drive men through pain to gestures more fitting a woman than a man (Jer 4:31; Jer 6:24). The metaphor is often used to express the previous pain followed by the sudden deliverance of Israel, as in the case of a woman in childbirth (Isa 66:7-9).
paleness--properly the color of herbs blasted and fading: the green paleness of one in jaundice: the sickly paleness of terror.
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IV. great--marked by great calamities (Joe 2:11, Joe 2:31; Amo 5:18; Zep 1:14).
great--marked by great calamities (Joe 2:11, Joe 2:31; Amo 5:18; Zep 1:14).
none like it . . . but he shall be saved-- (Dan 12:1). The partial deliverance at Babylon's downfall prefigures the final, complete deliverance of Israel, literal and spiritual, at the downfall of the mystical Babylon (Rev. 18:1-19:21).
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V. his yoke . . . thy neck--his, that is, Jacob's (Jer 30:7), the yoke imposed on him. The transitio…
his yoke . . . thy neck--his, that is, Jacob's (Jer 30:7), the yoke imposed on him. The transition to the second person is frequent, God speaking of Jacob or Israel, at the same time addressing him directly. So "him" rightly follows; "foreigners shall no more make him their servant" (Jer 25:14). After the deliverance by Cyrus, Persia, Alexander, Antiochus, and Rome made Judah their servant. The full of deliverance meant must, therefore, be still future.
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VI. Instead of serving strangers (Jer 30:8), they shall serve the Lord, their rightful King in the th…
Instead of serving strangers (Jer 30:8), they shall serve the Lord, their rightful King in the theocracy (Eze 21:27).
David, their king--No king of David's seed has held the scepter since the captivity; for Zerubbabel, though of David's line, never claimed the title of "king." The Son of David, Messiah, must therefore be meant; so the Targum (compare Isa 55:3-4; Eze 34:23-24; Eze 37:24; Hos 3:5; Rom 11:25-32). He was appointed to the throne of David (Isa 9:7; Luk 1:32). He is here joined with Jehovah as claiming equal allegiance. God is our "King," only when we are subject to Christ; God rules us not immediately, but through His Son (Joh 5:22-23, Joh 5:27).
raise up--applied to the judges whom God raised up as deliverers of Israel out of the hand of its oppressors (Jdg 2:16; Jdg 3:9). So Christ was raised up as the antitypical Deliverer (Psa 2:6; Luk 1:69; Act 2:30; Act 13:23).
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VII. from afar--Be not afraid as if the distance of the places whither ye are to be dispersed preclude…
from afar--Be not afraid as if the distance of the places whither ye are to be dispersed precludes the possibility of return.
seed--Though through the many years of captivity intervening, you yourselves may not see the restoration, the promise shall be fulfilled to your seed, primarily at the return from Babylon, fully at the final restoration.
quiet . . . none . . . make . . . afraid-- (Jer 23:6; Zac 14:11).
VIII
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VIII. though . . . full end of all nations . . . yet . . . not . . . of thee-- (Amo 9:8). The punishmen…
though . . . full end of all nations . . . yet . . . not . . . of thee-- (Amo 9:8). The punishment of reprobates is final and fatal; that of God's people temporary and corrective. Babylon was utterly destroyed: Israel after chastisement was delivered.
in measure--literally, "with judgment," that is, moderation, not in the full rigor of justice (Jer 10:24; Jer 46:28; Psa 6:1; Isa 27:8).
not . . . altogether unpunished-- (Exo 34:7).
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IX. The desperate circumstances of the Jews are here represented as an incurable wound. Their sin is …
The desperate circumstances of the Jews are here represented as an incurable wound. Their sin is so grievous that their hope of the punishment (their exile) soon coming to an end is vain (Jer 8:22; Jer 15:18; Ch2 36:16).
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X. none to plead--a new image from a court of justice.
none to plead--a new image from a court of justice.
bound up--namely, with the bandages applied to tie up a wound.
no healing medicines--literally, "medicines of healing," or else applications, (literally, "ascensions") of medicaments.
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XI. lovers--the peoples formerly allied to thee, Assyria and Egypt (compare Lam 1:2).
lovers--the peoples formerly allied to thee, Assyria and Egypt (compare Lam 1:2).
seek thee not--have cast away all concern for thee in thy distress.
wound of an enemy--a wound such as an enemy would inflict. God condescends to employ language adapted to human conceptions. He is incapable of "enmity" or "cruelty"; it was their grievous sin which righteously demanded a grievous punishment, as though He were an "enemy" (Jer 5:6; Job 13:24; Job 30:21).
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XII. Why criest thou--as if God's severity was excessive. Thou hast no reason to complain, for thine a…
Why criest thou--as if God's severity was excessive. Thou hast no reason to complain, for thine affliction is just. Thy cry is too late, for the time of repentance and mercy is past [CALVIN].
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XIII. Therefore--connected with Jer 30:13, because "There is none to plead thy cause . . . therefore" I…
Therefore--connected with Jer 30:13, because "There is none to plead thy cause . . . therefore" I will plead thy cause, and heal thy wound, by overwhelming thy foes. This fifteenth verse is inserted to amplify what was said at the close of Jer 30:14. When the false ways of peace, suggested by the so-called prophets, had only ended in the people's irremediable ruin, the true prophet comes forward to announce the grace of God as bestowing repentance and healing.
devour thee . . . be devoured . . . spoil . . . be a spoil . . . prey upon . . . give for a prey--retribution in kind (see on Jer 2:3; Exo 23:22; Isa 33:1).
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XIV. (Jer 8:22; Jer 33:6).
(Jer 8:22; Jer 33:6).
Outcast--as a wife put away by her husband (Isa 62:4, contrasted with Jer 30:12).
Zion--alluding to its Hebrew meaning, "dryness"; "sought after" by none, as would be the case with an arid region (Isa 62:12). The extremity of the people, so far from being an obstacle to, will be the chosen opportunity of, God's grace.
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XV. bring again . . . captivity-- (Jer 33:7, Jer 33:11).
bring again . . . captivity-- (Jer 33:7, Jer 33:11).
tents--used to intimate that their present dwellings in Chaldea were but temporary as tents.
have mercy on dwelling-places-- (Psa 102:13).
own heap--on the same hill, that is, site, a hill being the usual site chosen for a city (compare Jos 11:13, Margin). This better answers the parallel clause, "after the manner thereof" (that is, in the same becoming ways as formerly), than the rendering, "its own heap of ruins," as in Jer 49:2.
palace--the king's, on Mount Zion.
remain--rather, "shall be inhabited" (see on Jer 17:6, Jer 17:25). This confirms English Version, "palace," not as others translate, "the temple" (see Kg1 16:18; Kg2 15:25).
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16. thanksgiving--The Hebrew word includes confession as well as praise; for, in the case of God, the…
thanksgiving--The Hebrew word includes confession as well as praise; for, in the case of God, the highest praises we can bestow are only confessing what God really is [BENGEL], (Jer 17:26; Jer 31:12-13; Jer 33:11; Isa 35:10; Isa 51:11).
multiply them-- (Zac 10:8).
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17. as aforetime--as flourishing as in the time of David.
as aforetime--as flourishing as in the time of David.
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18. their nobles--rather, "their Glorious One," or "Leader" (compare Act 3:15; Heb 2:10), answering t…
their nobles--rather, "their Glorious One," or "Leader" (compare Act 3:15; Heb 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 (Gen 49:10; Mic 5:2; Rom 9:5), the antitypical "David" (Jer 30:9).
cause him to draw near--as the great Priest (Exo 19:22; Lev 21:17), through whom believers also have access to God (Heb 10:19-22). His priestly and kingly characters are similarly combined (Psa 110:4; Zac 6:13).
who . . . engaged . . . heart to approach--literally, "pledged his heart," that is, his life; a thing unique; Messiah alone has made His life responsible as the surety (Heb 7:22; Heb 9:11-15), in order to gain access not only for Himself, but for us to God. Heart is here used for life, to express the courage which it needed to undertake such a tremendous suretyship. The question implies admiration at one being found competent by His twofold nature, as God and man, for the task. Compare the interrogation (Isa 63:1-3).
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19. ye shall be my people, &c.--The covenant shall be renewed between God and His people through Mess…
ye shall be my people, &c.--The covenant shall be renewed between God and His people through Messiah's mediation (Jer 30:21; Jer 31:1, Jer 31:33; Jer 32:38; Eze 11:20; Eze 36:28).
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20. (Jer 23:19). Vengeance upon God's foes always accompanies manifestations of His grace to His people.
(Jer 23:19). Vengeance upon God's foes always accompanies manifestations of His grace to His people.
continuing--literally, "sojourning," abiding constantly; appropriately here in the case of Babylon, which was to be permanently destroyed, substituted for "whirling itself about" ("grievous" in English Version) (see on Jer 23:19-20), where the temporary downfall of Judea is spoken of.
As in that chapter the restoration of Judah, so in this the restoration of Israel's ten tribes is foretold.
Next: Jeremiah Chapter 31
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Jeremiah — Capítulo 30
RESTORATION OF THE JEWS FROM BABYLON AFTER ITS CAPTURE, AND RAISING UP OF MESSIAH. (Jer. 30:1-24) Write . . . in a book--After the destruction of Jerusalem Jeremiah is not ordered as heretofore to speak, but to write …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Palabra de Jehová que vino a Jeremías, diciendo:
2Así habló Jehová Dios de Israel, diciendo: Escríbete en un libro todas las palabras que te he hablado.
3Porque he aquí que vienen días, dice Jehová, en que haré volver a los cautivos de mi pueblo Israel y Judá, ha dicho Jehová, y los traeré a la tierra que di a sus padres, y la disfrutarán.
4Estas, pues, son las palabras que habló Jehová acerca de Israel y de Judá.
5Porque así ha dicho Jehová: Hemos oído voz de temblor; de espanto, y no de paz.
6Inquirid ahora, y mirad si el varón da a luz; porque he visto que todo hombre tenía las manos sobre sus lomos, como mujer que está de parto, y se han vuelto pálidos todos los rostros.
7¡Ah, cuán grande es aquel día!, tanto, que no hay otro semejante a él; tiempo de angustia para Jacob; pero de ella será librado.
8En aquel día, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, yo quebraré su yugo de tu cuello, y romperé tus coyundas, y extranjeros no lo volverán más a poner en servidumbre,
9sino que servirán a Jehová su Dios y a David su rey, a quien yo les levantaré.
10Tú, pues, siervo mío Jacob, no temas, dice Jehová, ni te atemorices, Israel; porque he aquí que yo soy el que te salvo de lejos a ti y a tu descendencia de la tierra de cautividad; y Jacob volverá, descansará y vivirá tranquilo, y no habrá quien le espante.
11Porque yo estoy contigo para salvarte, dice Jehová, y destruiré a todas las naciones entre las cuales te esparcí; pero a ti no te destruiré, sino que te castigaré con justicia; de ninguna manera te dejaré sin castigo.
12Porque así ha dicho Jehová: Incurable es tu quebrantamiento, y dolorosa tu llaga.
13No hay quien juzgue tu causa para sanarte; no hay para ti medicamentos eficaces.
14Todos tus enamorados te olvidaron; no te buscan; porque como hiere un enemigo te herí, con azote de adversario cruel, a causa de la magnitud de tu maldad y de la multitud de tus pecados.
15¿Por qué gritas a causa de tu quebrantamiento? Incurable es tu dolor, porque por la grandeza de tu iniquidad y por tus muchos pecados te he hecho esto.
16Pero serán consumidos todos los que te consumen; y todos tus adversarios, todos irán en cautiverio; hollados serán los que te hollaron, y a todos los que hicieron presa de ti daré en presa.
17Mas yo haré venir sanidad para ti, y sanaré tus heridas, dice Jehová; porque desechada te llamaron, diciendo: Esta es Sion, de la que nadie se acuerda.
18Así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí yo hago volver los cautivos de las tiendas de Jacob, y de sus tiendas tendré misericordia, y la ciudad será edificada sobre su colina, y el templo será asentado según su forma.
19Y saldrá de ellos acción de gracias, y voz de nación que está en regocijo, y los multiplicaré, y no serán disminuidos; los multiplicaré, y no serán menoscabados.
20Y serán sus hijos como antes, y su congregación delante de mí será confirmada; y castigaré a todos sus opresores.
21De ella saldrá su príncipe, y de en medio de ella saldrá su señoreador; y le haré llegar cerca, y él se acercará a mí; porque ¿quién es aquel que se atreve a acercarse a mí? dice Jehová.
22Y me seréis por pueblo, y yo seré vuestro Dios.
23He aquí, la tempestad de Jehová sale con furor; la tempestad que se prepara, sobre la cabeza de los impíos reposará.
24No se calmará el ardor de la ira de Jehová, hasta que haya hecho y cumplido los pensamientos de su corazón; en el fin de los días entenderéis esto.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 3
I. bring again . . . captivity of . . . Israel and Judah--the restoration not merely of the Jews (tr…
Versículo 5
II. We have heard . . . trembling--God introduces the Jews speaking that which they will be reduced t…
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III. Ask--Consult all the authorities, men or books, you can, you will not find an instance. Yet in th…
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IV. great--marked by great calamities (Joe 2:11, Joe 2:31; Amo 5:18; Zep 1:14).
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V. his yoke . . . thy neck--his, that is, Jacob's (Jer 30:7), the yoke imposed on him. The transitio…
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VI. Instead of serving strangers (Jer 30:8), they shall serve the Lord, their rightful King in the th…
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VII. from afar--Be not afraid as if the distance of the places whither ye are to be dispersed preclude…
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VIII. though . . . full end of all nations . . . yet . . . not . . . of thee-- (Amo 9:8). The punishmen…
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IX. The desperate circumstances of the Jews are here represented as an incurable wound. Their sin is …
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X. none to plead--a new image from a court of justice.
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XI. lovers--the peoples formerly allied to thee, Assyria and Egypt (compare Lam 1:2).
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XII. Why criest thou--as if God's severity was excessive. Thou hast no reason to complain, for thine a…
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XIII. Therefore--connected with Jer 30:13, because "There is none to plead thy cause . . . therefore" I…
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XIV. (Jer 8:22; Jer 33:6).
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XV. bring again . . . captivity-- (Jer 33:7, Jer 33:11).
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16. thanksgiving--The Hebrew word includes confession as well as praise; for, in the case of God, the…
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17. as aforetime--as flourishing as in the time of David.
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18. their nobles--rather, "their Glorious One," or "Leader" (compare Act 3:15; Heb 2:10), answering t…
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19. ye shall be my people, &c.--The covenant shall be renewed between God and His people through Mess…
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20. (Jer 23:19). Vengeance upon God's foes always accompanies manifestations of His grace to His people.