Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 31:12
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
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 31:11
The Lord would purchase His contrary people and set them free from those strong enemies who had held them captive, as He did earlier in the Exodus (cf. Exodus 6:5; Exodus 15:13; Exodus 15:15-17; Deuteronomy 7:8; Deuteronomy 9:26; Isaiah 35:8-10; Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 44:22-23; Isaiah 48:20). read more