And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.
The measuring line will continue to stretch out toward the hill of Gareb and will go around to the place called Goath.
This verse is describing how Jerusalem will be rebuilt and expanded to include areas that were previously outside the city limits.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 6th century BC, Jerusalem was under threat of destruction by the Babylonian Empire, and Jeremiah's prophecies offered hope of future restoration for God's people. This verse describes the expansion of Jerusalem's boundaries to include specific landmarks like the hill of Gareb and the area of Goath, symbolizing God's promise to rebuild and enlarge the city after exile. It is part of a larger passage in Jeremiah 31 that speaks to the new covenant and the ultimate renewal of Israel.
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