Jeremiah 31:7-14

Jeremiah 31:7 (suggestive of Deutero-Isaiah). Let there be joy that Yahweh hath saved His people, for He will gather all to Palestine (hither, Jeremiah 31:8), and they will come penitently to the Divine provision made for their need (Jeremiah 31:9 mg.; cf. Isaiah 49:10), made as for Yahweh's firstborn (1 Chronicles 5:1 f.). Let the nations make it known that Yahweh is the rescuing shepherd (Isaiah 40:11) of Israel, which is now gathered to the good things (goodness, Jeremiah 31:12; cf. Genesis 45:20) of Zion; these are sufficient for all, so that they shall no more faint through hunger (sorrow, Jeremiah 31:12, should be pine; cf. Jeremiah 31:25, sorrowful). The people will rejoice, and the priests will receive abundant offerings, because of the general prosperity.

Jeremiah 31:7. save thy people: read with LXX, Targ.: (Yahweh) hath saved his people; also read mg.

Jeremiah 31:10. isles: i.e. the Mediterranean with its coasts.

Jeremiah 31:14. satiate the soul: satisfy the appetite, Isaiah 55:2.