Jeremiah 30:7
Jeremiah 30:7 in Multiple Translations
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.
Ha! for that day is so great that there is no day like it: it is the time of Jacob's trouble: but he will get salvation from it.
What a terrible day it will be—a day like never before! This is the time of trouble for Jacob's descendants, but they will be rescued from it.
Alas, for this day is great: none hath bene like it: it is euen the time of Iaakobs trouble, yet shall he be deliuered from it.
Woe! for great [is] that day, without any like it, Yea, a time of adversity it [is] to Jacob, Yet out of it he is saved.
Alas, for that day is great, so that none is like it! It is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he will be saved out of it.
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.
Alas, for that day is great, neither is there the like to it; and it Is the time of tribulation to Jacob, but he shall be saved out of it.
Terrible things will soon happen; that will be a terrible day! There has never been such a time. It will be a time when my Israeli people will experience great trouble, but finally they will be saved from their sufferings.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 30:7
Study Notes — Jeremiah 30:7
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 30:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:7
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 30:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
- Sermons on Jeremiah 30:7
Context — The Restoration of Israel and Judah
7How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.
8On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will break the yoke off their necks and tear off their bonds, and no longer will strangers enslave them. 9Instead, they will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 12:1 | “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. |
| 2 | Zechariah 14:1–2 | Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. |
| 3 | Malachi 4:1 | “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” |
| 4 | Daniel 9:12 | You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
| 5 | Matthew 24:21–22 | For at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. |
| 6 | Romans 11:26 | And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. |
| 7 | Joel 2:11 | The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it? |
| 8 | Mark 13:19 | For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 30:10 | As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. |
| 10 | Zephaniah 1:14–18 | The great Day of the LORD is near— near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. |
Jeremiah 30:7 Summary
Jeremiah 30:7 talks about a very difficult time that is coming, known as the time of Jacob's distress, but it also gives a message of hope by saying that God's people will be saved from it. This means that even when things seem really tough, God is always with us and will help us through, as He promises in Jeremiah 31:3. It's like what Jesus says in John 16:33, that we will have trouble in the world, but we should take heart because He has overcome the world. This verse reminds us to trust in God's love and care for us, just as it is written in Psalm 91:2, that God is our refuge and our fortress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time of Jacob's distress mentioned in Jeremiah 30:7?
The time of Jacob's distress refers to a future period of great trouble and suffering for the nation of Israel, but as Jeremiah 30:7 promises, they will be saved out of it, as seen in Jeremiah 31:33 where God establishes a new covenant with them.
How does this verse relate to the end times?
Jeremiah 30:7 is often seen as a reference to the end times, specifically the period known as the Great Tribulation, which Jesus speaks about in Matthew 24:21-22, a time of unprecedented distress but also of ultimate salvation for God's people.
What does it mean that 'none will be like it'?
The phrase 'none will be like it' in Jeremiah 30:7 emphasizes the uniqueness and severity of the distress that is to come, much like Jesus' description of the end times in Matthew 24:21, where He says that unless those days were cut short, no one would survive.
How can we be certain of salvation in times of distress?
Jeremiah 30:7 assures us that even in the midst of great distress, God's people will be saved, a promise reiterated in Romans 8:28, where it is written that all things work together for the good of those who love God, and in Psalm 23:4, where David trusts in God's presence and guidance even in the valley of the shadow of death.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can prepare yourself spiritually for times of distress, reflecting on the promise of Jeremiah 30:7?
- How does the knowledge that God saves His people in times of trouble impact your daily life and faith?
- In what ways can you trust in God's salvation, as promised in Jeremiah 30:7, during personal or global crises?
- What does Jeremiah 30:7 teach us about God's character, particularly in relation to His people's suffering and salvation?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:7
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 30:7
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:7
Sermons on Jeremiah 30:7
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Dvd - 23: Timeless Interview (High Quality) by Art Katz | This sermon by Art Katz discusses his journey from being a professional atheist to accepting Jesus Christ as his Messiah. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the church |
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Timeless Interview by Art Katz | This sermon by Art Katz delves into the importance of authenticity, truth, and anointing in the church. He highlights the need for a genuine relationship with God, the dangers of r |
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Art's Testimony - Part 2 by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the need for individuals, particularly the Jewish people, to anticipate a last-day shaking and a time of deep trouble to break down their self-sufficiency an |
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Rome or Zion? by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing the slaughter of a pig and a lamb side by side. This experience taught the speaker about the importance of tr |
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Dvd 16 the Time of Jacobs Trouble by Art Katz | This sermon delves into the prophetic insights regarding God's dealings with the Jewish people in the last days, focusing on the time of Jacob's trouble as foretold in Jeremiah 30. |
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Dvd 32 Wilderness Appointment by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of preparing for the last days and the restoration of Israel, highlighting the need for sanctification, mercy, and a deep consecration to God. |
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Finn-04 Restoration of Israel in the Last Days by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker, who is a Jew from New York City, shares his personal journey of living in a remote location in North America. He explains that he was led by the word o |

