Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 31:13 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 31:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 31 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Jeremiah 31:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together. This prophetic vision depicts the restoration of joy to Israel after judgment and exile. The Hebrew word for "virgin" (betulah, בְּתוּלָה) represents young unmarried women, while the mention of "young men and old together" emphasizes the comprehensive, multi-generational nature of this restoration—the entire community will participate in celebration.The verb "rejoice" (samach, שָׂמַח) and the phrase "in the dance" (b'machol, בְּמָחוֹל) convey exuberant, physical expressions of joy. Dancing was a legitimate form of wor...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 31:13
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“and clothed me with gladness”
“to give to them a garland for ashes”
“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
“and has made her wilderness like Eden”
“and you shall be built”
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.”
“and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness”
“neither shall your moon withdraw itself; for Yahweh will be your everlasting light”
“but I will see you again”
“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy”