Omit together. The ten tribes are to flow like a river down from Zion’s height to their own land, there to reap the rich produce of their tillage. In Jerusalem they would be occupied with religious duties, but after these are rendered to God, they are to disperse each to his own fields.Sorrow - Rather, languish, pine. read more
Both gives the idea of the men dancing, which is incorrect. Except at a religious solemnity 2 Samuel 6:14, dancing was confined to women. Render and young men and old rejoice together. read more
Jeremiah 31:12-14. They shall sing in the height of Zion By the height of Zion is meant the temple, built upon a hill adjoining to mount Zion, and it is here to be taken metaphorically, as it frequently is in the writings of the prophets, for the church, which is compared, by Christ, to a city set on a hill, as being remarkable for the excellence of its laws and institutions, and the piety and virtue of its genuine members. And shall flow to the goodness of the Lord, &c. Spiritual... read more
The people return home (31:1-22)God has not forgotten any of his people who have been driven into a harsh existence in distant countries. Those of both the northern kingdom Israel and the southern kingdom Judah will share in the restoration to the land of their ancestors (31:1-3). They will be reunited in a land of renewed contentment and prosperity. They will join again in the national religious festivals at Jerusalem (4-6).The prophet pictures the joyous journey back to Palestine. Even the... read more
flow together. Same word as in Jeremiah 51:44 .Isaiah 2:2 .Micah 4:1 . wine. Hebrew. tirosh. App-27 . soul. Hebrew. nephesh. read more
12. height of Zion— ( :-). flow—There shall be a conflux of worshippers to the temple on Zion (Isaiah 2:2; Micah 4:1). to the goodness of . . . Lord—(See Jeremiah 31:14). Beneficence, that is, to the Lord as the source of all good things (Hosea 3:5), to pray to Him and praise Him for these blessings of which He is the Fountainhead. watered garden— (Hosea 3:5- :). Not merely for a time, but continually full of holy comfort. not sorrow any more—referring to the Church triumphant, as well as to... read more
13. young . . . old— (Zechariah 8:4; Zechariah 8:5). read more
Israel’s homecoming 31:7-14 read more
Back in Zion, the Israelites would rejoice greatly over the change that Yahweh had made in their condition. They would enjoy all types of bounty (cf. Isaiah 58:11), and they would never languish again. The food and drink mentioned were staples in the Israelite diet. This must refer to eschatological blessing, since the Jews are presently languishing. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:13
Young and old, men and women, shall give themselves up to joy and merriment, the centre of the mirth being the maidens with the timbrels ( Jeremiah 31:4 ). Both young men and old together; rather, and young men and old ( shall rejoice ) together. read more