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What Does Jeremiah 30:11 Mean?

Jeremiah 30:11 in the King James Version says “For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee,... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 30 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Jeremiah 30:11 · KJV


Context

9

But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

10

Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.

11

For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

12

For thus saith the LORD, Thy bruise is incurable, and thy wound is grievous.

13

There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines. that: Heb. for binding up, or, pressing


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God promises to save Israel though He makes 'a full end of all nations' where they were scattered. The election of Israel serves God's global purposes, but the nations themselves will pass away while Israel endures. Yet God will 'correct thee in measure' - discipline is medicinal, not vindictive. He won't leave them 'altogether unpunished' - grace doesn't eliminate consequences.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This promise sustained Jewish hope through centuries of dispersion and persecution. Despite attempts to annihilate them, God preserves His covenant people.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God's measured correction differ from human vengeance?
  2. What does Israel's preservation teach about God's faithfulness to His promises?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 24 words
כִּֽי1 of 24
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אִתְּךָ֥2 of 24
H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

אֲנִ֛י3 of 24
H589

i

נְאֻם4 of 24

For I am with thee saith

H5002

an oracle

יְהוָ֖ה5 of 24

the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לְהֽוֹשִׁיעֶ֑ךָ6 of 24

to save

H3467

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

כִּי֩7 of 24
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֶעֱשֶׂ֣ה8 of 24

thee though I make

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

כָלָ֔ה9 of 24

a full end

H3617

a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction

בְּכָֽל10 of 24
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַגּוֹיִ֣ם׀11 of 24

of all nations

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

אֲשֶׁ֧ר12 of 24
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

הֲפִצוֹתִ֣יךָ13 of 24

whither I have scattered

H6327

to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)

שָּׁ֗ם14 of 24
H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

אַ֤ךְ15 of 24
H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

אֹֽתְךָ֙16 of 24
H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

לֹֽא17 of 24
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֶעֱשֶׂ֣ה18 of 24

thee though I make

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

כָלָ֔ה19 of 24

a full end

H3617

a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction

וְיִסַּרְתִּ֙יךָ֙20 of 24

of thee but I will correct

H3256

to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct

לַמִּשְׁפָּ֔ט21 of 24

thee in measure

H4941

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

אֲנַקֶּֽךָּ׃22 of 24

and will not leave thee altogether

H5352

to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e., extirpated

לֹ֥א23 of 24
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֲנַקֶּֽךָּ׃24 of 24

and will not leave thee altogether

H5352

to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e., extirpated


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Jeremiah 30:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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