The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jeremiah 31:1-14
The Decree Of Restoration and its Execution v. 1. At the same time, saith the Lord, at the time of the Messiah's rule, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, of all true Israelites, of His spiritual children, and they shall be My people. v. 2. Thus saith the Lord, The people which were: left of the sword found grace in the wilderness, that is, those who escaped the sword of Pharaoh by the Lord's deliverance were objects of His merciful intervention against all enemies; even... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 31:10-17
10-17 He that scattered Israel, knows where to find them. It is comfortable to observe the goodness of the Lord in the gifts of providence. But our souls are never valuable as gardens, unless watered with the dews of God's Spirit and grace. A precious promise follows, which will not have full accomplishment except in the heavenly Zion. Let them be satisfied of God's loving-kindness, and they will be satisfied with it, and desire no more to make them happy. Rachel is represented as rising from... read more