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Jeremiah 31:11

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Jeremiah 31:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him.

King James Version KJV

For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

American Standard Version ASV

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For the Lord has given a price for Jacob, and made him free from the hands of him who was stronger than he.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord has redeemed the descendants of Jacob and rescued them from their enemies who had defeated them.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For the Lord hath redeemed Iaakob, and ransomed him from the hande of him, that was stronger then he.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, And redeemed him from a hand stronger than he.

World English Bible WEB

For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and delivered him out of the hand of one that was mightier than he.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will buy my Israeli people back from those who conquered them because they were more powerful than my people.

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Jeremiah 31:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי פָדָ֥ה יְהוָ֖ה אֶֽת יַעֲקֹ֑ב וּ/גְאָל֕/וֹ מִ/יַּ֖ד חָזָ֥ק מִמֶּֽ/נּוּ
כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj
פָדָ֥ה pâdâh H6299 to ransom V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
אֶֽת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
יַעֲקֹ֑ב Yaʻăqôb H3290 Jacob N-proper
וּ/גְאָל֕/וֹ gâʼal H1350 to redeem Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 hand Prep | N-cs
חָזָ֥ק châzâq H2389 strong Adj
מִמֶּֽ/נּוּ min H4480 from Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 31:11

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פָדָ֥ה pâdâh H6299 "to ransom" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.
Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶֽת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב Yaʻăqôb H3290 "Jacob" N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
וּ/גְאָל֕/וֹ gâʼal H1350 "to redeem" Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
מִ/יַּ֖ד yâd H3027 "hand" Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
חָזָ֥ק châzâq H2389 "strong" Adj
Strong refers to something or someone powerful, but often in a bad sense, like being severe or hard, as translated in the KJV.
Definition: 1) strong, stout, mighty 1a) strong 1a1) severe, sharp, hot 1a2) firm, hard 1b) a strong one (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: harder, hottest, [phrase] impudent, loud, mighty, sore, stiff(-hearted), strong(-er). See also: Exodus 3:19; 1 Kings 18:2; Psalms 35:10.
מִמֶּֽ/נּוּ min H4480 "from" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 31:11

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1 Isaiah 48:20 Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!”
2 Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
3 Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
4 Jeremiah 15:21 I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”
5 Psalms 142:6 Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
6 Isaiah 49:24 Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?
7 Matthew 12:29 Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.
8 Luke 11:21–22 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.
9 Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
10 Jeremiah 50:33 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.

Jeremiah 31:11 Summary

This verse tells us that God has paid the price to set His people free from the power of their enemies. He has rescued them from those who had dominated and oppressed them, and has given them freedom and restoration. This is a reminder that God is a God of redemption and rescue, who desires to deliver us from the powers of darkness and sin, as seen in Colossians 1:13-14. Just as God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He can deliver us from the things that hold us back and keep us from following Him, as promised in Exodus 14:13-14 and Deuteronomy 7:8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the LORD has ransomed Jacob?

This means that God has paid the price to set Jacob, or the people of Israel, free from the power of their enemies, just as He did when He delivered them from slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14 and Deuteronomy 7:8.

Who is Jacob in this verse?

Jacob refers to the people of Israel, who are also known as the descendants of Jacob, as mentioned in Genesis 32:28 and Exodus 1:1-5.

What does it mean to be redeemed from the hand that had overpowered him?

This means that God has rescued His people from the power of those who had dominated and oppressed them, giving them freedom and restoration, as promised in Isaiah 43:1-7 and Jeremiah 30:8-11.

How does this verse relate to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that God is a God of redemption and rescue, who desires to deliver us from the powers of darkness and sin, as seen in Colossians 1:13-14 and Galatians 3:13-14, and to restore us to a right relationship with Himself.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are the areas of my life where I feel overpowered or dominated, and how can I trust God to redeem and rescue me?
  2. How does the knowledge of God's redemption and rescue affect my daily life and my relationships with others?
  3. What are some ways that I can reflect on God's past deliverances in my life, and how can I use those experiences to trust Him for future rescues?
  4. In what ways can I proclaim the message of God's redemption and rescue to those around me, as mentioned in Jeremiah 31:10?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:11

For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob,.... Not the patriarch Jacob singly and personally, though he no doubt was a redeemed one; nor his carnal posterity, at least not all of them, only a remnant among

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:11

For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:11

Because of the certainty of Divine prophecies and promises, things in them are often said to be already done which are not to be fulfilled of many years after. The sense is, God will as certainly do it as if he had already done it; for whether it be understood of a deliverance from Babylon, or of the salvation of the gospel by Christ, which by a metaphor is often also called redeeming and ransoming, it was to be accomplished long after this time. By him that was stronger than he, some understand the Chaldeans, others understand the devil (interpreting the text of the spiritual redemption of God’ s people by the blood of Christ, being the ransom given for them); but undoubtedly the text is literally to be understood of their deliverance from Babylon, though (as the apostle saith) all these things happened to them in a figure. In their deliverance, as well from Babylon as Egypt, they were types of the deliverance of God’ s people from spiritual Babylon and Egypt by Christ, as well as in their entering into Canaan they were (as the apostle proveth, Hebrews 3 Hebrews 4) types of the saints entering into heaven, of which Canaan was a type.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:11

Jeremiah 31:11 For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of [him that was] stronger than he.Ver. 11. For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob.] Redemption is a voluminous mercy, an accumulative blessing. From the hand of him that was stronger than he,] scil., The Chaldean, but especially from Satan.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:11

(11) For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob . . .—Of the two verbs “redeem” and “ransom” here used, the first expresses the act of setting free, the other that of acting as the goel, or nearest kinsman, who was not only the liberator, but the avenger of those to whom he stood in that relation. (Comp. Numbers 35:19; Deuteronomy 19:6; 2 Samuel 14:11; Isaiah 59:20; Psalms 19:14.) The idea of a “ransom,” however—i.e., of a price paid for freedom—does not lie in the Hebrew word.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:11

7–15. These vv. are probably on the whole post-exilic, having close affinities with 2 Isaiah.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:11

11. Stronger than he — But not stronger than God.

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