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Jeremiah 31:11

What does Jeremiah 31:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Jeremiah 31:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For the Lord has given a price for Jacob, and made him free from the hands of him who was stronger than he.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, And redeemed him from a hand stronger than he.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and delivered him out of the hand of one that was mightier than he.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of one stronger than he.

Context

v.10Hear the word of Jehovah, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off; and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.

v.11This passage

v.12And they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow unto the goodness of Jehovah, to the grain, and to the new wine, and to the oil, and to the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 50:33

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.

  • Isaiah 44:23

    Sing, O ye heavens, for Jehovah hath done it; shout, ye lower parts of the earth; break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for Jehovah hath redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.

  • Jeremiah 15:21

    And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

  • Matthew 22:29

    But Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

  • Isaiah 49:24

    Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered?

  • Hebrews 2:14

    Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

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