Jeremiah 31:26
Jeremiah 31:26 in Multiple Translations
At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me.
Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.
Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.
At this, awaking from my sleep, I saw; and my sleep was sweet to me.
At this I woke up and looked around. I'd had a very pleasant sleep.
Therefore I awaked and behelde, and my sleepe was sweete vnto me.
On this I have awaked, and I behold, and my sleep hath been sweet to me.
On this I awakened, and saw; and my sleep was sweet to me.
Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet to me.
Upon this I was as it were awaked out of a sleep, and I saw, and my sleep was sweet to me.
I, Jeremiah, woke up after dreaming all those things, and I looked around. I had slept very delightfully!
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 31:26
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Jeremiah 31:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַל
זֹ֖את
הֱקִיצֹ֣תִי
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֑ה
וּ/שְׁנָתִ֖/י
עָ֥רְבָה
לִּֽ/י
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
זֹ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
הֱקִיצֹ֣תִי
qûwts
H6974
to awake
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֑ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וּ/שְׁנָתִ֖/י
shênâh
H8142
sleep
Conj | N-fs | Suff
עָ֥רְבָה
ʻârêb
H6149
to please
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לִּֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 31:26
עַל
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.
זֹ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
הֱקִיצֹ֣תִי
qûwts
H6974
"to awake"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
In the Bible, this word means to wake up or be awake, like when God told Samuel to arise and anoint a new king in 1 Samuel 16:3. It can also mean to be watchful, as in Psalm 102:7.
Definition: 1) to awake, wake up 1a) (Hiphil) to awaken, arouse, show signs of waking, awake
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: arise, (be) (a-) wake, watch. See also: 1 Samuel 26:12; Proverbs 23:35; Psalms 3:6.
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֑ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וּ/שְׁנָתִ֖/י
shênâh
H8142
"sleep"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to sleep or be asleep, like when God put Adam to sleep in Genesis 2:21. It is also used to describe a state of unconsciousness. This word is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: sleep Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "sleep" H8139)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: sleep. See also: Genesis 28:16; Proverbs 6:4; Psalms 76:6.
עָ֥רְבָה
ʻârêb
H6149
"to please"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to be pleasing or agreeable, like a sweet taste. It is used to describe something that brings joy or satisfaction. In the Bible, it is used to talk about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to be pleasant, be sweet, be pleasing 1a) (TWOT) sweet, pleasant
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: be pleasant(-ing), take pleasure in, be sweet. See also: Psalms 104:34; Jeremiah 6:20; Proverbs 3:24.
לִּֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Jeremiah 31:26
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- Jeremiah 31:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:26
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
- Sermons on Jeremiah 31:26
Context — The New Covenant
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. 28Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 127:2 | In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved. |
| 2 | Zechariah 4:1–2 | Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep. “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. |
Jeremiah 31:26 Summary
[Jeremiah 31:26 is a personal reflection from the prophet after he had a vision from God. He woke up feeling rested and peaceful, which shows that trusting in God's plan can bring us a sense of calm and hope. This verse reminds us that even in difficult times, God is working to restore and replenish us, as promised in Jeremiah 31:24-25 and seen in other scriptures like Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God, we can find rest and peace, just like Jeremiah did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jeremiah wake up from his sleep in Jeremiah 31:26?
Jeremiah woke up from his sleep because he had a vision from God, which is a common way God communicated with prophets in the Bible, as seen in Isaiah 6:1 and Ezekiel 1:1. This vision was a message of hope and restoration for the people of Israel.
What does Jeremiah's pleasant sleep signify in this context?
Jeremiah's pleasant sleep may signify a sense of peace and rest that comes from trusting in God's plan, similar to what David experienced in Psalm 4:8. It could also represent a temporary reprieve from the prophetic burdens Jeremiah carried.
Is Jeremiah 31:26 a vision of the future or a reflection on the past?
This verse appears to be a transition from a vision of the future, as described in Jeremiah 31:24-25, where God promises to refresh and replenish His people. The prophet's awakening suggests that the vision has ended, and he is now reflecting on what he has seen.
How does Jeremiah 31:26 relate to the surrounding verses?
Jeremiah 31:26 serves as a bridge between the description of God's restoration of Israel in Jeremiah 31:24-25 and the declaration of God's plans to sow and rebuild in Jeremiah 31:27-28. It provides a personal reflection from the prophet before God's message continues.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in your life when you felt a deep sense of rest and peace, and how did those experiences shape your trust in God?
- How do you think Jeremiah's vision and subsequent awakening might have impacted his faith and ministry?
- In what ways can you apply the promise of God's restoration and replenishment from Jeremiah 31:24-25 to your own life and circumstances?
- What are some areas in your life where you need to trust in God's plan and find rest in His presence, just like Jeremiah did?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:26
Upon this I awakened, and beheld,.... When or after he beheld or had seen the vision and prophecy concerning the incarnation of Christ, and the glory and happiness of his church and people in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:26
Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
Either this revelation was made to Jeremiah in a dream, from whence he awaking, looked about him; and he was very well pleased with his sleep at that time, because of the gracious promises concerning Judah which the Lord had in that dream revealed to them. Or else in a vision, upon the sight and hearing of which he was as well pleased as a man that had slept quietly, and had had no ill and unpleasing, but sweet and delightful, dreams while he slept.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
Jeremiah 31:26 Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.Ver. 26. Upon this I awaked.] Out of my prophetic dream. And my sleep was sweet unto me,] i.e., The promises (Christ in the promises) were sweet unto me, and I was as much refreshed therewith, as with sound sleep after hard toil or travel.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
(26) Upon this I awaked . . .—The words that follow have been very differently interpreted. By some writers (Rosenmüller) they have been referred to Jehovah under the figure of the husband who has dreamt of his wife’s return. Others (Ewald) have seen in them a quotation from some well-known psalm or hymn, like Psalms 17:15, indicating that in the golden days to which Jeremiah looked forward there should be freedom even from the evil and dark dreams of a time of peril, so that every man should be able to give thanks for the “sweet” gift of sleep (Psalms 127:2). It is, however, far more natural to take them as the prophet’s own words. The vision of a restored Israel, such as he paints it in the preceding verses, had come to him in his sleep. (See Jeremiah 23:28; Joe 2:28, as to this mode of revelation.) And when he woke up there was no sense of bitter disappointment like that of the dreamer described in Isaiah 29:8. The promise that came to him when he woke was as distinct and blessed as the dream had been. The “sweet sleep” has its parallel in Proverbs 3:24.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
Verse 26. Upon this I awaked] It appears that the prophecy, commencing with Jeremiah 30:2 and ending with Jeremiah 31:25 of this chapter, was delivered to the prophet in a dream. Dahler supposes it to be a wish; that the prophet, though he could not hope to live to that time, might be permitted to awake up from his tomb; and, having seen this prosperity, would be content to return to his grave.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:26
26. Words put in the mouth of the prophet himself, as they are not suitable either to God or to the exiles. The ecstatic state is here called “sleep,” and as the prophecy had been of so unusually cheering a character, that sleep might well be called sweet.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:26
The prophet, seeming to himself to awake and look up in the midst of his sleep (whether ecstatic or not we cannot tell), rejoiced in a revelation so entirely consolatory, and unlike his usual message of woe.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:26
26. I awaked — The prophet awoke from his sleep of prophetic ecstasy, and its revelations were satisfying and refreshing.
Sermons on Jeremiah 31:26
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Jesus Christ Is All in All by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher shares personal experiences and observations about the challenges and responsibilities of being called by God. He mentions the tragic events in Saigon |
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(How to Get Out of a Religious Rut): Awakened Out of Sleep by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher draws a parallel between the Israelites in the Old Testament and the Church and its members in the present day. He emphasizes that both have settled in |
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Thou Hast Set My Feet in a Large Place by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing Isaiah 4 and Psalms 42, focusing on the theme of finding hope and help in God's presence. He encourages the congregation to refle |
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The Peculiar Sleep of the Beloved by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the consequences of dying unprepared, unconverted, and unsaved. It emphasizes the fear of judgment and fiery indignation for those who do not have a |
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Havner at Moody by Vance Havner | The sermon transcript discusses the idea that God does not reveal all the details of what is to come in order to prevent us from being distracted from our current responsibilities |
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Founders Week Conference 1974 - 02 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God above all else, while still acknowledging the need to fulfill our earthly responsibilities. He references the |
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Spiritual Leadership 19.12.84 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in various aspects of life. He discusses the need for balance between work and recreation, fellowship a |