Jeremiah 31:13
Jeremiah 31:13 in Multiple Translations
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
Then the virgin will have joy in the dance, and the young men and the old will be glad: for I will have their weeping turned into joy, I will give them comfort and make them glad after their sorrow.
The girls will dance in celebration; young men and old people will join in too. I will turn their sorrow into joy, and I will comfort them and change their sadness into happiness.
Then shall ye virgine reioyce in the dance, and the yong men and the old men together: for I wil turne their mourning into ioy, and wil comfort them, and giue them ioy for their sorowes.
Then rejoice doth a virgin in a chorus, Both young men and old men — together, And I have turned their mourning to joy, And have comforted them, And gladdened them above their sorrow,
Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance, the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, the young men and old men together: and I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them joyful after their sorrow.
The young women will dance joyfully, and all the men, young ones and old ones, will join with them. I will cause them to rejoice instead of mourning; I will comfort them and cause them to be happy instead of being sad.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 31:13
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Jeremiah 31:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אָ֣ז
תִּשְׂמַ֤ח
בְּתוּלָה֙
בְּ/מָח֔וֹל
וּ/בַחֻרִ֥ים
וּ/זְקֵנִ֖ים
יַחְדָּ֑ו
וְ/הָפַכְתִּ֨י
אֶבְלָ֤/ם
לְ/שָׂשׂוֹן֙
וְ/נִ֣חַמְתִּ֔י/ם
וְ/שִׂמַּחְתִּ֖י/ם
מִ/יגוֹנָֽ/ם
אָ֣ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
תִּשְׂמַ֤ח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
בְּתוּלָה֙
bᵉthûwlâh
H1330
virgin
N-fs
בְּ/מָח֔וֹל
mâchôwl
H4234
dance
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בַחֻרִ֥ים
bâchûwr
H970
youth
Conj | N-mp
וּ/זְקֵנִ֖ים
zâqên
H2205
old
Conj | Adj
יַחְדָּ֑ו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
וְ/הָפַכְתִּ֨י
hâphak
H2015
to overturn
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
אֶבְלָ֤/ם
ʼêbel
H60
mourning
N-ms | Suff
לְ/שָׂשׂוֹן֙
sâsôwn
H8342
rejoicing
Prep | N-ms
וְ/נִ֣חַמְתִּ֔י/ם
nâcham
H5162
to be sorry
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
וְ/שִׂמַּחְתִּ֖י/ם
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
מִ/יגוֹנָֽ/ם
yâgôwn
H3015
sorrow
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 31:13
אָ֣ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
תִּשְׂמַ֤ח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
בְּתוּלָה֙
bᵉthûwlâh
H1330
"virgin"
N-fs
A virgin, or bride, is described by this word, emphasizing her private and untouched state, as seen in the stories of Genesis and Esther.
Definition: virgin
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: maid, virgin. See also: Genesis 24:16; Isaiah 23:12; Psalms 45:15.
בְּ/מָח֔וֹל
mâchôwl
H4234
"dance"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a dance or dancing refers to a round dance, where people move in a circle. This word is used to describe joyful celebrations and worship.
Definition: dance, dancing
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: dance(-cing). See also: Psalms 30:12; Jeremiah 31:4; Psalms 149:3.
וּ/בַחֻרִ֥ים
bâchûwr
H970
"youth"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a young person, often a chosen or select individual, like a young man in his prime. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of young soldiers. The term emphasizes the idea of being selected or set apart.
Definition: youth, young man
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: (choice) young (man), chosen, [idiom] hole. See also: Deuteronomy 32:25; Jeremiah 18:21; Psalms 78:31.
וּ/זְקֵנִ֖ים
zâqên
H2205
"old"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means old or elderly, as in the case of the elderly men who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18:11. It can also refer to those in positions of authority, like the elders who helped Moses in Exodus 24:1. The term is used to describe respect and leadership.
Definition: : old 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority) Also means: za.qen (זָקֵן ": elder" H2205)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. See also: Genesis 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:14; Psalms 105:22.
יַחְדָּ֑ו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
וְ/הָפַכְתִּ֨י
hâphak
H2015
"to overturn"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To overturn means to turn something around or change it completely, often implying a reversal or transformation. This can be seen in the Bible when something is turned upside down or changed radically.
Definition: 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overturn, overthrow 1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around 1a3) to change, transform 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back 1b2) to change oneself 1b3) to be perverse 1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against 1b5) to be reversed 1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown 1b7) to be upturned 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to transform oneself 1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way 1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way). See also: Genesis 3:24; Job 30:15; Psalms 30:12.
אֶבְלָ֤/ם
ʼêbel
H60
"mourning"
N-ms | Suff
Mourning refers to the act of grieving or lamenting, often for someone who has died, like the mourning of the Israelites after the death of Moses in Deuteronomy 34.
Definition: 1) mourning 1a) for the dead 1b) for rites of mourning (metaph) 1c) mourning garb 1d) period of mourning
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: mourning. See also: Genesis 27:41; Ecclesiastes 7:4; Isaiah 60:20.
לְ/שָׂשׂוֹן֙
sâsôwn
H8342
"rejoicing"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a feeling of great joy or celebration, like the kind experienced during happy events. It is used in the Bible to describe the joy of God's people, such as in Psalm 16:11, where David talks about the joy of being in God's presence. Joy is a key part of biblical celebrations.
Definition: 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. See also: Esther 8:16; Isaiah 51:11; Psalms 45:8.
וְ/נִ֣חַמְתִּ֔י/ם
nâcham
H5162
"to be sorry"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs | Suff
To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.
Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.
וְ/שִׂמַּחְתִּ֖י/ם
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
מִ/יגוֹנָֽ/ם
yâgôwn
H3015
"sorrow"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Yagon refers to a state of sorrow or grief, like the anguish felt after a loss, and is used in the Bible to describe emotional pain.
Definition: grief, sorrow, anguish
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: grief, sorrow. See also: Genesis 42:38; Isaiah 35:10; Psalms 13:3.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 31:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 31:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:13
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
- Sermons on Jeremiah 31:13
Context — Mourning Turned to Joy
11For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him.
12They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD— the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.
13Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
14I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. 15This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 30:11 | You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, |
| 2 | Isaiah 61:3 | to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 3 | Isaiah 51:11 | So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
| 4 | Isaiah 51:3 | For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. |
| 5 | Esther 9:22 | as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. |
| 6 | Psalms 149:3 | Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 31:4 | Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing. |
| 8 | Isaiah 60:20 | Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. |
| 9 | Isaiah 65:18–19 | But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. |
| 10 | Isaiah 35:10 | So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
Jeremiah 31:13 Summary
[Jeremiah 31:13 is a beautiful promise from God that He will take away our sadness and give us joy instead. This is not just a feeling, but a deep sense of happiness and contentment that comes from knowing God and being in a right relationship with Him (Psalm 16:11). In this verse, God promises to give 'comfort and joy for sorrow', which means that He will take away our pain and give us peace and happiness instead (Isaiah 66:13). This verse is an invitation to rejoice in the Lord and to celebrate His goodness and faithfulness in our lives, just like the maidens, young men, and old men in Jeremiah 31:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'turn mourning into joy' in Jeremiah 31:13?
This phrase means that God will take away the sadness and sorrow of His people and replace it with happiness and delight, as seen in Isaiah 61:3 where He gives 'beauty for ashes' and 'the oil of joy for mourning'.
Why are the maidens, young men, and old men all rejoicing together in Jeremiah 31:13?
This is because God's joy and comfort are available to all people, regardless of age or gender, as seen in Psalm 100:1 where all the earth is called to 'make a joyful noise' to the Lord.
How does God give 'comfort and joy for sorrow' as stated in Jeremiah 31:13?
God gives comfort and joy through His presence and promises, as seen in Matthew 5:4 where Jesus says 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted'.
Is Jeremiah 31:13 only talking about earthly joy or is there a spiritual aspect to it?
While Jeremiah 31:13 does talk about earthly joy, it also points to a deeper spiritual joy that comes from knowing God and being in a right relationship with Him, as seen in John 15:11 where Jesus says 'These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing 'mourning' and how can I trust God to turn them into 'joy'?
- How can I, like the maidens, young men, and old men in Jeremiah 31:13, rejoice in the Lord and express my joy to others?
- What are some ways that I can 'dance' or celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of God in my life?
- How can I comfort and encourage others who are experiencing sorrow, and point them to the comfort and joy that only God can give?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together,.... Not any particular virgin, but all virgins, as Kimchi interprets it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow. Young ... old - (Zechariah 8:4-5).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
This verse containeth only a further variety of expressions, all signifying the same thing, viz. their happy state for some time after the captivity. We may understand the dancings here of all sorts of people, either of their religious rejoicing in their holy festivals, (for under the Old Testament in their religious rejoicing they used these external expressions of joy, as appears from , and from David’ s dancing before the ark,) or of their civil joy, where dancing was more usual: the last words of the verse expound all the former.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
Jeremiah 31:13 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.Ver. 13. And make them rejoice from their sorrow.] Or, After their sorrow. I will turn all their sadness into gladness, their sighing into singing, their tears into triumphs, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
(12-14) Therefore they shall come and sing . . .—The vision of return culminates in a picture of the prosperity of the restored kingdom. The “goodness of the Lord” is, as in Hosea 3:5, the attribute on which the prophets love to dwell, as shown in all forms of outward abundance. The picture, always among the brightest which an Eastern mind can draw, of a “watered garden” (comp. Isaiah 51:3; Isaiah 58:11; Genesis 13:10) should be but the symbol of the continuous joy and freshness of their life. The dances of joy, as in the days of Miriam (Exodus 15:20), and Jephthah (Judges 11:34), and David (1 Samuel 18:6), should take the place of lamentation. It will be noticed that in all these instances, the dancing company consists of women only. Sacrifices should be offered in the thankfulness of a prosperous people, beyond the utmost expectations of the priests, who had the right of eating of the victims’ flesh. Young and old, priests and laity, should rejoice together.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:13
13. the young men and the old, etc.] For “together” it is best (pointing the MT. differently) to read with LXX “shall rejoice.”
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:13
Both gives the idea of the men dancing, which is incorrect. Except at a religious solemnity 2 Samuel 6:14, dancing was confined to women. Render and young men and old rejoice together.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
13. Young men and old shall rejoice together — See Zechariah 8:4-5.
Sermons on Jeremiah 31:13
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An Inquiry After Truth and Righteousness, and After the People, &C. by Isaac Penington | Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34478 preaches on the significance of mourning over sin, emphasizing the need for genuine confession, repentance, and sorrow. The preacher high |
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God Is Doing a New Thing - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of miraculous interventions by God in people's lives. He talks about a man who was able to rescue someone stuck in an elevator, and a wo |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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The Lewis Revival 1949 - Part 5 by Colin Peckham | This sermon reflects on a time of intense spiritual revival where singing, joy, love, unity, and hunger for God's presence were prominent. The atmosphere was filled with the presen |
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Yosemite Bible Conference 1996-02 More Like Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher, Robert Chapman, emphasizes the importance of having a servant's attitude. He acknowledges that serving others is not our natural inclination, but as b |
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You Are an Incredible Testimony of Mercy by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a testimony of mercy, highlighting the power of God's covering, empowerment, and joy in our lives. It encourages believers to embrace |