The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:10
The isles; i.e. the distant countries of the West (see on Jeremiah 2:10 ). So great an event as the restoration of the chosen people would be of worldwide importance. He that scattered Israel will gather him, etc. "The Israelites were the flock of Jehovah ( Psalms 77:20 ; Psalms 80:1 ), but during the Captivity a scattered and miserable flock. Jeremiah says that his eye 'shall run down with tears, because the flock of Jehovah is carried away captive' ( Jeremiah 13:17 ). The... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:9
With weeping; i.e. with a joy dashed with sorrow at the thought of the sin which has rendered such an interposition necessary (comp. Jeremiah 31:18 ). Cause them to walk by the rivers of waters. The reference here is primarily to the homeward journey of the exiles, which shall be free from the trials of the first Exodus, but not exclusively (see on next verse). The question arises how this prediction is to be reconciled with facts. For, as Kimchi has remarked, we find no reference to... read more