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Jeremiah 33:7

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Jeremiah 33:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times.

King James Version KJV

And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

American Standard Version ASV

And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I will let the fate of Judah and of Israel be changed, building them up as at first.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will bring Judah and Israel back from exile and will make them as strong as before.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And I wil cause the captiuitie of Iudah and the captiuitie of Israel to returne, and will build them as at the first.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I have turned back the captivity of Judah, And the captivity of Israel, And I have built them as at the first,

World English Bible WEB

I will restore the fortunes of Judah and Israel, and will build them as at the first.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I will bring back the captivity of Juda, and the captivity of Jerusalem: and I will build them as from the beginning.

Translation for Translators T4T

I will bring the people of Judah and Israel back from the lands to which they were exiled. I will enable them to rebuild their towns.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 33:7

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Jeremiah 33:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/הֲשִֽׁבֹתִי֙ אֶת שְׁב֣וּת יְהוּדָ֔ה וְ/אֵ֖ת שְׁב֣וּת יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וּ/בְנִתִ֖י/ם כְּ/בָ/רִֽאשֹׁנָֽה
וַ/הֲשִֽׁבֹתִי֙ shûwb H7725 to return Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
שְׁב֣וּת shᵉbûwth H7622 captivity N-fs
יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM
שְׁב֣וּת shᵉbûwth H7622 captivity N-fs
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
וּ/בְנִתִ֖י/ם bânâh H1129 to build Conj | V-Qal-1cs | Suff
כְּ/בָ/רִֽאשֹׁנָֽה riʼshôwn H7223 first Prep | Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 33:7

וַ/הֲשִֽׁבֹתִי֙ shûwb H7725 "to return" Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
אֶת 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.
שְׁב֣וּת shᵉbûwth H7622 "captivity" N-fs
This word refers to captivity or being held prisoner. It appears in 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:15, describing the Babylonian exile. The KJV translates it as 'captive' or 'captivity'.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 2) defeat, reversed fortunes
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity). See also: Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 33:26; Psalms 14:7.
יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וְ/אֵ֖ת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | 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.
שְׁב֣וּת shᵉbûwth H7622 "captivity" N-fs
This word refers to captivity or being held prisoner. It appears in 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:15, describing the Babylonian exile. The KJV translates it as 'captive' or 'captivity'.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 2) defeat, reversed fortunes
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity). See also: Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 33:26; Psalms 14:7.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
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 § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וּ/בְנִתִ֖י/ם bânâh H1129 "to build" Conj | V-Qal-1cs | Suff
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.
כְּ/בָ/רִֽאשֹׁנָֽה riʼshôwn H7223 "first" Prep | Prep | Adj
This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.
Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 33:7

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1 Isaiah 1:26 I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”
2 Jeremiah 30:3 For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it.’”
3 Amos 9:14–15 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God.
4 Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.”
5 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.
6 Jeremiah 32:44 Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”
7 Jeremiah 33:26 then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them.”
8 Jeremiah 24:6 I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.
9 Jeremiah 42:10 ‘If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I will relent of the disaster I have brought upon you.
10 Jeremiah 23:3 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.

Jeremiah 33:7 Summary

[Jeremiah 33:7 is a promise from God to restore and rebuild His people, Judah and Israel, after a time of captivity and exile. This means He will bring them back to their homeland and restore their relationship with Him, just like He did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus. As believers, we can apply this principle to our own lives, trusting God to restore and rebuild us in times of struggle or brokenness, as seen in Psalm 23:3, where God leads us to paths of righteousness. By trusting in God's promise, we can have hope for our current circumstances and know that He is always working to restore and rebuild us.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be restored from captivity in Jeremiah 33:7?

In this context, being restored from captivity refers to God's promise to bring His people back from exile and slavery, much like He did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14, where God parted the Red Sea to free them from the Egyptians.

How does God rebuild His people as in former times?

God rebuilds His people by restoring their relationship with Him, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where He establishes a new covenant with them, and by giving them a new heart and putting His Spirit within them, as promised in Ezekiel 36:26-27.

Is this promise only for the nation of Israel, or does it apply to believers today?

While the immediate context of Jeremiah 33:7 is God's promise to restore the nation of Israel, the principles of restoration and rebuilding apply to all believers, as seen in Romans 11:25-32, where Paul talks about the grafting of Gentiles into the olive tree of God's people.

How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual restoration?

Jeremiah 33:7 points to the idea that God not only restores nations and communities but also individual hearts, as seen in Psalm 51:10-12, where David asks God to restore him and give him a clean heart.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am in captivity, and how can I trust God to restore me?
  2. In what ways can I partner with God to rebuild and restore the brokenness around me, whether in my family, community, or church?
  3. How does the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 33:7 give me hope for my current circumstances, and what does it mean for me to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness?
  4. What does it mean to be rebuilt 'as in former times,' and how can I seek to recapture the joy, peace, and closeness with God that I may have experienced in the past?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:7

And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return,.... Mention being made of the return of the captivity of Israel, or the ten tribes, as well as that of Judah, shows that

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:7

And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:7

In this verse the latter part is expounded by the former: the restoring of them is called building them, in opposition to the throwing them down, by the mounts mentioned ; unless by building be to be understood not laying the foundation of their new state, but the further prospering of them in that state.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:7

Jeremiah 33:7 And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.Ver. 7. And I will cause the captivity of Judah.] As Jeremiah 24:5; Jeremiah 30:3; Jeremiah 32:44. They shall be as if I had not cast them off, and I will hear them.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:7

(7, 8) I . . . will build . . . I will cleanse . . . I will pardon . . .—The vision of the return of the exiles and of a restored city, prominent in Jeremiah 31:38-40, is not allowed to overshadow the yet more glorious vision of spiritual blessings of purity and pardon.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:7

Verse 7. The captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel] This must respect the latter times, for the ten tribes did not return with the Jews at the termination of the seventy years.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:7

7. as at the first] as in former times (those of the undivided kingdom).

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:7

At the first - i. e., before their sins had provoked God to anger.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:7

7. Cause… to return — I will reverse it, and restore the old freedom and prosperity.

Sermons on Jeremiah 33:7

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Derek Prince Glimpses of the Future - Part 2 by Derek Prince This sermon delves into the prophecies of Jeremiah, Matthew, and Revelation, focusing on the return of the Jewish people to Israel, the unique period of tribulation known as Jacob'
Derek Prince How to Approach Biblical - Part 2 by Derek Prince This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries delves into the importance of understanding biblical prophecy, emphasizing the need to discern the specific times and situations for propheci
Chuck Smith Ezekiel 36 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 36 in relation to the current Mid-East crisis, emphasizing God's promise to regather His people from among the nations a
Chuck Smith Psalms 102:16 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith discusses the desolation of Zion as a consequence of rejecting the Messiah, emphasizing that God scattered His people and left the land barren. However, he highlights G
A.W. Pink The Parable of the Treasure by A.W. Pink A.W. Pink expounds on 'The Parable of the Treasure' from Matthew 13:44, emphasizing that the treasure represents Israel, hidden in the world, and that the man who finds it symboliz
Thomas Bradbury Covenant Remembrance by Thomas Bradbury Thomas Bradbury preaches on the significance of being awakened by the Angel of the Lord, emphasizing the need for spiritual motives in worship and the desire for God's presence. Th
J.C. Philpot Spiritual Times and Seasons by J.C. Philpot J.C. Philpot preaches on the vanity of all creature enjoyments and the importance of experiencing the killing and healing work of grace in the soul. Through the examples of King So
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