Jeremiah 31:38
Jeremiah 31:38 in Multiple Translations
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
¶ Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that the city shall be built to Jehovah from the tower of Hananel unto the gate of the corner.
See, the days are coming, says the Lord, for the building of the Lord's town, from the tower of Hananel to the doorway of the angle.
The time is coming, declares the Lord, when this city will be rebuilt for the Lord, all the way from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
Behold, the dayes come, saith the Lord, that the citie shalbe built to the Lord from the tower of Hananeel, vnto the gate of the corner.
Lo, days [are coming], an affirmation of Jehovah, And the city hath been built to Jehovah, From the tower of Hananeel to the gate of the corner.
“Behold, the days come,” says the LORD, “that the city will be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananel to the gate of the corner.
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel to the gate of the corner.
Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that the city shall be built to the Lord from the tower of Hanameel even to the gate of the corner.
I, Yahweh, also say that there will be a time when everything in Jerusalem will be rebuilt for me, from the tower of Hananel at the northeast corner, west to the gate named the Corner Gate.
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Jeremiah 31:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֛ה
יָמִ֥ים
בָּאִ֖ים
נְאֻם
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/נִבְנְתָ֤ה
הָ/עִיר֙
לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה
מִ/מִּגְדַּ֥ל
חֲנַנְאֵ֖ל
שַׁ֥עַר
הַ/פִּנָּֽה
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
יָמִ֥ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
בָּאִ֖ים
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/נִבְנְתָ֤ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Niphal-3fs
הָ/עִיר֙
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מִ/מִּגְדַּ֥ל
migdâl
H4026
tower
Prep | N-cs
חֲנַנְאֵ֖ל
Chănanʼêl
H2606
Hananel
N-proper
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הַ/פִּנָּֽה
pinnâh
H6438
corner
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 31:38
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
יָמִ֥ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
בָּאִ֖ים
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
וְ/נִבְנְתָ֤ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Niphal-3fs
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
הָ/עִיר֙
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
לַֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
מִ/מִּגְדַּ֥ל
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
Prep | N-cs
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
חֲנַנְאֵ֖ל
Chănanʼêl
H2606
"Hananel"
N-proper
The name Hananel, meaning 'God has favored', was given to a tower in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's favor and protection over the city.
Definition: Hananeel = "God has favoured" the name of a tower in Jerusalem Combined with mig.dal (מִגְדָּל " Tower" H4026)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hananeel. See also: Nehemiah 3:1; Jeremiah 31:38; Zechariah 14:10.
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/פִּנָּֽה
pinnâh
H6438
"corner"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a corner or an angle, like a pinnacle or a chief ruler. It's used in descriptions of buildings, cities, and leaders in the Bible, like in Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) corner 1a) corner (of square objects) 1b) corner (of ruler or chief-fig.) Also means: pen (פֵּן "Corner" H6434)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bulwark, chief, corner, stay, tower. See also: Exodus 27:2; Psalms 118:22; Proverbs 7:8.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 31:38
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- Jeremiah 31:38 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:38
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:38
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:38
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:38
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
- Sermons on Jeremiah 31:38
Context — The New Covenant
36“Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.”
37This is what the LORD says: “Only if the heavens above could be measured and the foundations of the earth below searched out would I reject all of Israel’s descendants because of all they have done,” declares the LORD.
38“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
39The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. 40The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 14:10 | All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 14:13 | There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 30:18 | This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 26:9 | Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:27 | “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. |
| 6 | Isaiah 44:28 | who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” |
| 7 | Daniel 9:25 | Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 2:17–1 | — |
| 9 | Jeremiah 23:5 | Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. |
| 10 | Nehemiah 12:30–40 | After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall. Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah, and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph, and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession. At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, |
Jeremiah 31:38 Summary
[Jeremiah 31:38 is a promise from God that He will rebuild the city of Jerusalem, making it a place where He can dwell among His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:26-28. This prophecy is part of God's larger plan to restore His people and establish His kingdom, as mentioned in Daniel 2:44 and Revelation 21:1-4. Just like God wants to rebuild a city, He also wants to rebuild and restore our lives, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Ephesians 2:10. As we put our trust in Him, He can make us new and give us a hope for the future, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5:1-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is being referred to in Jeremiah 31:38?
The city being referred to is Jerusalem, which will be rebuilt for the Lord's glory, as seen in the context of Jeremiah 31:38 and other prophecies like Ezekiel 40:1-4 and Zechariah 2:4-5.
What is the significance of the tower of Hananel and the Corner Gate in Jeremiah 31:38?
The tower of Hananel and the Corner Gate are geographical markers that define the boundaries of the city, indicating that the entire city will be rebuilt for the Lord's purposes, as part of His plan to restore Israel, as mentioned in Jeremiah 31:36-37 and Isaiah 44:28.
How does Jeremiah 31:38 relate to the New Covenant mentioned in Jeremiah 31:31-34?
Jeremiah 31:38 is a continuation of the New Covenant promises, where God will not only forgive His people's sins but also restore and rebuild their city, Jerusalem, as a symbol of His presence and glory, as seen in Jeremiah 31:38-40 and Hebrews 8:8-12.
Is Jeremiah 31:38 a prophecy that has already been fulfilled?
While parts of this prophecy may have been fulfilled in the past, such as the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy is still future, as it is connected to the eternal and spiritual restoration of Israel, as mentioned in Romans 11:25-27 and Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for a city to be 'rebuilt for the Lord', and how can I apply this concept to my own life and community?
- How does the idea of God rebuilding a city relate to the concept of God's kingdom and His plan to redeem all things, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4?
- What role do I play in being part of God's plan to rebuild and restore His people, and how can I participate in this process, as seen in Isaiah 61:4 and 1 Corinthians 3:9-17?
- How does the promise of Jeremiah 31:38 give me hope for the future, and what does it reveal about God's character and faithfulness, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23 and Hebrews 13:8?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 31:38
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord,.... The word come is not in the text; it is read, but not written.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 31:38
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
That is, it shall be built round, as largely as ever. We read of this tower of Hananeel, 12:39 ; it was in the south, or rather the eastern part of the city. We read of the gate of the corner, ; most agree that it is in the north-cast part of the city.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
Jeremiah 31:38 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.Ver. 38. Behold the days come, saith the Lord, &c] The word come is not in the text; it is read, but not written. The vowel points are in the text, but not the letters; which those, who are against the antiquity of the points, would do well to consider; since the Jews never suffered any additions to the Bible. That the city shall be built to the Lord.] Jerusalem shall be re-edified, the Church eternally re-established by Christ. From the tower of Hananeel.] Nehemiah 3:1; Nehemiah 12:39 Zechariah 14:10. Unto the gate of the corner.] 2 Kings 14:13 Zechariah 14:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
(38) From the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.—There seems to us something almost like an anti-climax in this sudden transition from the loftiest Gospel promises to the obscure localities of the ancient Jerusalem. With Jeremiah, however, as before with Isaiah (Isaiah 65:17-25), and on a much larger scale with Ezekiel (Ezekiel 40-48), this was the natural outgrowth of the vividness with which the restored city came before his mental vision. He saw a goodly city rise as from the ruins of the old, truly and not in name only consecrated to Jehovah, and describes, as best he can, how it differed from them. The tower of Hananeel appears from Nehemiah 3:1; Nehemiah 12:39, to have been identical, or connected, with the tower of Meah, and to have been between the fish-gate and the sheep-gate, at the north-east corner of the city walls. It is named again, as one of the conspicuous landmarks of the city, in Zechariah 14:10. The “corner-gate” at the north-west corner, and near the present Jaffa-gate, appears in 2 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 26:9; Zechariah 14:10; Nehemiah 3:24; Nehemiah 3:32. The wall in this quarter had apparently been battered during the siege of Jerusalem, and the prophet naturally sees the rebuilding of the wall as among the first-fruits of the restoration.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
Verse 38. The city shall be built to the Lord] This cannot mean the city built after the return from Babylon, for two reasons: 1. This is to be much greater in extent; 2. It is to be permanent, never to be thrown down, Jeremiah 31:40. It must therefore mean, if taken literally at all, the city that is to be built by them when they are brought in with the fulness of the Gentiles. The tower of Hananeel] This stood in the northeast part of the city; from thence the wall proceeded to the corner gate, (probably the same as the old gate,) thus named from its running out into an angle in that part.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 31:38
35–40. See introd. summary to the section.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 31:38
To the Lord - Or, for Yahweh: for His dwelling in the hearts of a people prepared to be His temple.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:38
38. To the Lord — Not to his honour merely, but for his possession and dwellingplace. From the tower of Hananeel, etc.
Sermons on Jeremiah 31:38
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Heredity - Part 3 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of glory and its connection to God's intentions for humanity. The preacher explains that sin led to the introduction of hereditar |
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The Hand Behind History by David Davis | This sermon delves into the story of Daniel in Babylon, where a wild party takes place with sacred vessels from the temple in Jerusalem being desecrated. The hand of God writes on |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 8 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the foolishness of idolatry and contrasts it with the faithfulness and care of God towards Israel. The message emphasizes how God has sustain |
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Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing his dual focus on sin and judgment for Jerusalem, alongside a hopeful vision of redemption and restor |
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When God Crashes the Party by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the story of Belshazzar in Daniel 5, highlighting the tragic dissipation and revelry at the royal feast, where intemperance, impropriety, impiety, and idolat |
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Isaiah Chapter 4 Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, focusing on the themes of sin, judgment, and eventual redemption for Judah and Jerusalem. He highlights Isaiah's |
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(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 2 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Daniel chapter two and the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The image had a head of gold, breast and arms of silver, belly and th |