Jeremiah 30:20
Jeremiah 30:20 in Multiple Translations
Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors.
Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all that oppress them.
And their children will be as they were in the old days, and the meeting of the people will have its place before me, and I will send punishment on all who are cruel to them.
Their children will be looked after like they used to be. I will make their nation strong again, and punish anyone who attacks them.
Their children also shall be as afore time, and their congregation shall be established before me: and I will visite all that vexe them.
And his sons have been as aforetime, And his company before Me is established, And I have seen after all his oppressors.
Their children also will be as before, and their congregation will be established before me. I will punish all who oppress them.
Their children also shall be as in former time, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
And their children shall be as from the beginning, and their assembly be permanent before me: and I will against all that afflict them.
Their children will prosper like they did before. I will cause them to be a group of people who worship me, and I will punish any nation that oppresses them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 30:20
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Jeremiah 30:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָי֤וּ
בָנָי/ו֙
כְּ/קֶ֔דֶם
וַ/עֲדָת֖/וֹ
לְ/פָנַ֣/י
תִּכּ֑וֹן
וּ/פָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י
עַ֖ל
כָּל
לֹחֲצָֽי/ו
וְ/הָי֤וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
בָנָי/ו֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
כְּ/קֶ֔דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
Prep | N-ms
וַ/עֲדָת֖/וֹ
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לְ/פָנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
תִּכּ֑וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
וּ/פָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
לֹחֲצָֽי/ו
lâchats
H3905
to oppress
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 30:20
וְ/הָי֤וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בָנָי/ו֙
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
כְּ/קֶ֔דֶם
qedem
H6924
"front"
Prep | N-ms
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
וַ/עֲדָת֖/וֹ
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
לְ/פָנַ֣/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
תִּכּ֑וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
וּ/פָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
לֹחֲצָֽי/ו
lâchats
H3905
"to oppress"
V-Qal | Suff
To oppress means to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often by using power or force. This can include squeezing or pressing someone to get what you want.
Definition: 1) to squeeze, press, oppress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to squeeze, press 1a2) to oppress 1b) (Niphal) to squeeze oneself
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self. See also: Exodus 3:9; 1 Samuel 10:18; Psalms 56:2.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 30:20
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- Jeremiah 30:20 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
- Sermons on Jeremiah 30:20
Context — The Restoration of Israel and Judah
18This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.
19Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled.
20Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors.
21Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD. 22“And you will be My people, and I will be your God.”Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 32:39 | I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 2:3 | Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her found themselves guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 50:33–34 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them. Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon. |
| 4 | Genesis 17:5–9 | No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you. I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” God also said to Abraham, “You must keep My covenant—you and your descendants in the generations after you. |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:26 | I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 51:22 | Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again. |
| 7 | Psalms 102:18 | Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. |
| 8 | Psalms 102:28 | The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.” |
| 9 | Psalms 90:16–17 | May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands! |
| 10 | Isaiah 54:14 | In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. |
Jeremiah 30:20 Summary
[Jeremiah 30:20 tells us that God will bring back the good old days for His people, and their children will be faithful and obedient, just like in the days of Joshua (Joshua 24:31). God will also make sure that the group of believers is strong and stable, and He will punish those who have been mean to them (Deuteronomy 32:43, Isaiah 49:25-26). This is all part of God's bigger promise to take care of His people and make them His own, as He says in Jeremiah 30:22, 'And you will be My people, and I will be your God.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the children to be 'as in days of old' in Jeremiah 30:20?
This phrase suggests a return to the faithfulness and godliness of earlier generations, much like the devotion of the Israelites during the time of Joshua, as seen in Joshua 24:31, where the people served the Lord faithfully.
How will God punish the oppressors of His people according to Jeremiah 30:20?
The punishment of oppressors is a recurring theme in the Bible, seen in passages like Deuteronomy 32:43, where God avenges His people, and in Isaiah 49:25-26, where He saves and rescues those who trust in Him.
What is the significance of the congregation being 'established before Me' in Jeremiah 30:20?
This phrase indicates that God will reestablish and stabilize the community of believers, much like the promise in Jeremiah 31:33, where He writes His law on their hearts, and they will all know Him.
How does Jeremiah 30:20 relate to the broader promise of God's restoration in Jeremiah 30:18-22?
Jeremiah 30:20 is part of a larger section where God promises to restore the fortunes of Jacob, have compassion on His people, and ultimately make them His own, as stated in Jeremiah 30:22, 'And you will be My people, and I will be your God.'
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's promise to establish and protect His people, as seen in Jeremiah 30:20?
- How can I, like the children in Jeremiah 30:20, reflect the faithfulness and godliness of earlier generations in my own life?
- In what ways can I seek to be part of a congregation that is established before God, as described in Jeremiah 30:20?
- What are some ways that God has punished the oppressors of His people throughout history, and what can I learn from these examples?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:20
Their children also shall be as aforetime,.... In the streets of Jerusalem, numerous and free; no more in a strange land, or subject to others, Zechariah 8:5; and educated in a religious manner.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:20
Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them. Their children ... shall be as aforetime - as flourishing as in the time of David.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
Their posterity also shall be as happy, and in as much repute, as they were before this carrying into Babylon. Their church, or the body of the people of the Jews, shall from generation to generation be established. And though in those times there will be some that will oppress them, yet they shall not escape my vengeance that do it, for I will protect and defend them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
Jeremiah 30:20 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.Ver. 20. Their children also shall be as aforetime.] How easily can the Lord "turn again the captivity of his people," set them statu quo prius? "They shall be as if I had not cast them off."
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
Verse 20. Their children also] They shall have the education of their own children as formerly. And their congregation] Their religious assemblies. Shall be established] Being, in the latter days, incorporated with those "who serve the Lord their God, and worship the Messiah, the son of David."
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:20
20. as aforetime] as in the times of David and Solomon, the golden age of the Jewish kingdom. congregation] the people collectively, but considered from the ecclesiastical point of view, and thus an expression suggestive of a post-exilic date. before me] under my care. Cp. Genesis 17:18; Psalms 102:28; Hosea 6:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:20
20. Children… congregation — Unmistakable signs of established life and prosperity.
Sermons on Jeremiah 30:20
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(Women) 02. What Fruit Can Be Expected From a Happy Marriage (Part1) by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful encounter he had with a young married couple who displayed an extraordinary love and tenderness towards each other. He asks them for |
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The Great Cost of Unbelief - Part 3 by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes God's promise of transformation and renewal for His people, highlighting the importance of faith and obedience in receiving His covenant of peace. It explore |
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On the Blessedness of a New Heart by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the blessedness of a new heart, emphasizing the unity and consistency found in having 'one heart and one way' as promised by God. This promise encapsulates |
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The Harmony of Christian Graces by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the harmony of Christian graces, emphasizing the unity and oneness of heart within the Church of God as described in the Scriptures. He highlights the i |
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Awe and Respect by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a true fear of the Lord, which encompasses awe and respect but extends beyond that to a recognition of sin and a call to hol |
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(Blood Covenant) 1 - Blood Covenant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the covenant between God and His people. The speaker refers to various passages in the Bible, such as Genesis |
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A Mighty Minority by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences of preaching the word of God and witnessing powerful transformations. He encourages believers not to be afraid of rejection |