Upon her own heap; rather, upon her own mound, the tell or eminence on which an Eastern town was built (comp. Joshua 11:13 , where "in their strength" should rather be "on their own mound"). Shall remain; rather, shall be inhabited. read more
Joys of redemption. The joys of the restoration of Israel are suggestive of the joys of redemption which belong to those who have been healed of their sins and recovered to the favour of God. Let us consider some of the elements of these joys. I. A RESTORATION TO LOST RIGHTS AND POSSESSIONS . The city is to be built again "upon her own mound." The people not only find the vines they grow in Chaldea fruitful; they are restored to their own land. The prodigal would not have... read more
A picture of the regenerate commonwealth of Israel. read more
The multitude of God's mercies. A rapid and brilliant enumeration of the characteristics of national glory and human happiness and well being. Representative and suggestive, but not exhaustive. I. SEVERALLY SPECIFIED . Set forth with great distinctness, as one might in a legal document; and yet a complete and comprehensive view of a nation's restoration. 1 . Return of the people to their own land. ( Jeremiah 30:18 .) The representatives of those who had been exiled would be... read more
(Comp. this verse with Jeremiah 33:11 .) Out of them; i.e. out of city and palace. They shall not be few; rather, not be diminished. They shall not be small ; rather, not be lightly regarded. read more
Their children; rather, his children; i.e. the "children of Israel." read more
The prophet speaks of Judah as the type of the Church, with Immanuel as her king.Jeremiah 30:18tents - The word suggests that a considerable portion of the people were still nomads.The city ... the palace - Or, each city ... each palace. The heap means an artificial mount to keep the city out of the reach of inundations, and to increase the strength of the fortifications.Shall remain after the manner thereof - Rather, shall be inhabited according to its rights, i. e., suitably.Jeremiah... read more
Jeremiah 30:18-22. Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob’s tents The expression alludes to the ancient custom of dwelling in tents. This promise was, in some degree, fulfilled under Zerubbabel. And the city shall be builded upon her own heap Upon her ruins, which were cleared away, that new houses might be built. And the palace shall remain Rather, the palace shall be inhabited; after the manner thereof By ארמון , here rendered palace, Dr. Waterland and some others... read more
Disease, suffering and healing (30:1-24)Although he has been prophesying the captivity of Judah, Jeremiah knows also that after seventy years the people will return to their homeland. A theme of hope and encouragement runs through the next few chapters (30:1-3).The suffering of God’s people will almost be more than they can bear, but God assures them that it will not last indefinitely (4-7). He will release them from bondage and give them independence and peace under the rule of the Davidic... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 30:1-24
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