Jeremiah 31:9
The Scripture
(9) They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah delivers a message of divine judgment and the need for repentance, urging the people to seek God's restoration. He emphasizes that God will remove the nations and restore Jerusalem, but only if they turn from their wicked ways. The chapter highlights God's sovereignty over judgment and the promise of a new covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 3:4Jeremiah 50:4Psalms 126:5Psalms 126:6Hosea 12:4Zechariah 12:10Daniel 9:17Daniel 9:18Matthew 5:4Luke 6:21Romans 8:26II Corinthians 7:9
Related verses (shared words)
Judges 7:24Exodus 11:5Exodus 12:29Exodus 13:15Genesis 1:6Leviticus 11:9