Jeremiah 31:25
Jeremiah 31:25 in Multiple Translations
for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.”
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
For I have satiated the weary soul, and every sorrowful soul have I replenished.
For I have given new strength to the tired soul and to every sorrowing soul in full measure.
because I'm going to give rest to those who are tired and give strength to all those who are weak.”
For I haue saciate the wearie soule, and I haue replenished euery sorowfull soule.
For I have satiated the weary soul, And every grieved soul I have filled.'
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.”
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
For I have inebriated the weary soul: and I have filled every hungry soul.
I will enable weary people to rest, and enable people who are very exhausted to become strong again.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 31:25
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Jeremiah 31:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֥י
הִרְוֵ֖יתִי
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
עֲיֵפָ֑ה
וְ/כָל
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
דָּאֲבָ֖ה
מִלֵּֽאתִי
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִרְוֵ֖יתִי
râvâh
H7301
to quench
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs
עֲיֵפָ֑ה
ʻâyêph
H5889
faint
Adj
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs
דָּאֲבָ֖ה
dâʼab
H1669
to languish
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מִלֵּֽאתִי
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 31:25
כִּ֥י
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.
הִרְוֵ֖יתִי
râvâh
H7301
"to quench"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
To quench means to satisfy a strong desire or thirst, like drinking water to fill an empty stomach, and is used in the Bible to describe physical and spiritual satisfaction. It can also mean to be drunk or intoxicated.
Definition: 1) to be satiated or saturated, have or drink one's fill 1a) (Qal) to take one's fill 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to be drunk, be intoxicated 1b2) to drench, water abundantly, saturate 1c) (Hiphil) to saturate, water, cause to drink
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: bathe, make drunk, (take the) fill, satiate, (abundantly) satisfy, soak, water (abundantly). See also: Psalms 36:9; Isaiah 34:7; Psalms 65:11.
נֶ֣פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
עֲיֵפָ֑ה
ʻâyêph
H5889
"faint"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means feeling faint or exhausted, like being very thirsty or weary. It is used to describe someone who is drained of energy. This word appears in descriptions of people who are struggling.
Definition: faint, exhausted, weary
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: faint, thirsty, weary. See also: Genesis 25:29; Psalms 63:2; Psalms 143:6.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
נֶ֥פֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
דָּאֲבָ֖ה
dâʼab
H1669
"to languish"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To languish means to become weak or faint, often with sorrow. In the Bible, it describes a state of mourning or sadness.
Definition: (Qal) to become faint, languish
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: mourn, sorrow(-ful). See also: Psalms 88:10; Jeremiah 31:12; Jeremiah 31:25.
מִלֵּֽאתִי
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 31:25
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 31:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:25
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:25
- Sermons on Jeremiah 31:25
Context — Mourning Turned to Joy
23This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “When I restore them from captivity, they will once again speak this word in the land of Judah and in its cities: ‘May the LORD bless you, O righteous dwelling place, O holy mountain.’
24And Judah and all its cities will dwell together in the land, the farmers and those who move with the flocks,
25for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.”
26At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me. 27“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man and of beast.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 5:6 | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. |
| 2 | Matthew 11:28 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |
| 3 | John 4:14 | But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” |
| 4 | Psalms 107:9 | For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:14 | I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 7:6 | But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, |
| 7 | Luke 1:53 | He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. |
| 8 | Isaiah 50:4 | The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. |
| 9 | Isaiah 32:2 | Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. |
Jeremiah 31:25 Summary
[This verse means that God wants to help people who are feeling tired and weak, and He promises to give them rest and make them strong again, just like He says in Jeremiah 31:25, 'for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.' It's like when you're feeling really exhausted and you just need a break, God is saying, 'Come to me, and I will give you the rest and refreshment you need', as Jesus also says in Matthew 11:28, 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' God wants to give us His strength and peace, so we can keep going even when things get tough, and we can trust Him to take care of us, as it says in Psalm 23:4, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a weary soul?
Having a weary soul means feeling exhausted, drained, and depleted, often due to the pressures and challenges of life, as seen in Psalm 38:9, where David cries out to God about his emotional pain.
How does God replenish those who are weak?
God replenishes those who are weak by providing spiritual nourishment and strength, as promised in Isaiah 40:29-31, where it says that God gives strength to the weary and increases power to the weak.
Is this promise only for the Israelites, or is it for everyone?
While the context of Jeremiah 31:25 is a promise to the Israelites, the principle of God refreshing the weary and replenishing the weak is a universal promise that applies to all believers, as seen in Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him for rest.
How can I experience this refreshment and replenishment in my life?
To experience God's refreshment and replenishment, we must come to Him in humility and surrender, acknowledging our weakness and need for His grace, as encouraged in 1 Peter 5:7, where it says to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel weary and weak, and how can I surrender them to God for refreshment and replenishment?
- How does remembering God's promise to refresh and replenish me affect my daily life and my trust in Him?
- In what ways can I practically seek spiritual nourishment and strength from God, such as through prayer, reading Scripture, or fellowship with other believers?
- How can I share this promise of God's refreshment and replenishment with others who may be struggling with weariness and weakness?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:25
For I have satiated the weary soul,.... As sinners are at first awakenings and convictions; when sin is made exceeding sinful and loathsome to them, and becomes an uneasiness, and they a burden to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:25
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
I have here is of the same significancy with I will, as ordinarily in prophetical promises, which are the words of Him who calleth the things that are not as if they were, and would have his people look upon the things which he hath promised to do as certain as if they were already done. The words are only a promise to the same sense as before, that God would give his people abundance of ease and plenty, and wipe all tears from their eyes.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
Jeremiah 31:25 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.Ver. 25. For I have satiated the weary soul.] Or, I will satiate, fill them with my fulness, so that they shall have enough for their own, and not emulate others. A good man shall be satisfied from himself, as knowing within himself that, whatever he hath here, little or much, he hath in heaven a better and more enduring substance.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:25
(25) I have satiated the weary soul . . .—Here again we note an instance of an anticipation of the thought, almost of the very language, of the Gospel, “The hungry and the thirsty” shall be “filled” (Matthew 5:6), the weary shall be refreshed (Matthew 11:28-29).
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:25
25. sorrowful] pining, virtually the same word as that rendered “sorrow” in Jeremiah 31:12, where see note.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:25
Sorrowful - Or, languishing Jeremiah 31:12.
Sermons on Jeremiah 31:25
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(John 15 #2) Abiding and Fruitfulness by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher uses an illustration of a person learning to dive to explain the Christian life. He compares Christ to the environment in which the diver must learn to |
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How to Be Refreshed & Renewed by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the necessity for Christians to seek refreshment and renewal through repentance and a deeper relationship with Christ, as illustrated in Acts 3. He discuss |
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The Beginning of Miracles - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, Catherine Kuhlman shares the story of how miracles began happening in her ministry. She reflects on her early years of ministry, when she was full of energy and hun |
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Suffering With Jesus Christ by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of taking on the yoke of Jesus. He uses the analogy of a train staying on track to illustrate the importance of being in bondage |
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Unity That Brings Revival by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being absorbed in Christ and His Word. He believes that God cannot bless or bring revival to a church unless its members ar |
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Christian Growth - Part 6 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob had lived his life independently of God, making mistakes and facing the consequences. Eventually, Go |
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(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 2 Calling Men to Come Clean With God by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the moral decay and violence that is prevalent in society, not just in New York City but throughout America. He emphasizes the need for true |