Jeremiah 31:10

(31:9) Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations, and tell it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattereth Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd his flock.

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In The King James Version

Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.

In Context

9(31:8) With weeping shall they come, and with supplications will I bring them in: I will lead them by brooks of water in a straight way, whereon they shall not stumble; for I am become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my first-born.

11(31:10) For the Lord hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him out of the hand of one stronger than he.

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Cross References

Genesis 10:5From these were separated the isles of the nations in their lands, every one after his tongue: after their families, in their nations.

Deuteronomy 32:26I said, I would drive them into one corner, I would cause their remembrance to cease from among men:

Psalms 147:2The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: the outcasts of Israel will he gather together;

Isaiah 27:12And it shall come to pass on that day, that the Lord will beat off [the fruit] from the channel of the River up to the brook of Egypt; but ye shall be gathered up one by one, ye children of Israel.

Isaiah 41:1Keep silence before me, O islands; and let nations acquire new strength: let them approach, then let them speak, together let us come near to judgment.

Isaiah 42:10Sing unto the Lord a new song, his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that filleth it; the isles, and their inhabitants.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 31:2-10

Promises to Israel; Joyful Return from Captivity. ( b. c. 594.) 1 At the same time, saith the Lord , will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. 2 Thus saith the Lord , The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. 3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. 4 Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built,… Read the whole commentary →

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