Hear the word of the LORD, 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.
Listen to the LORD's message, all you nations, and announce it to distant lands across the sea: The one who scattered Israel will bring them back together and watch over them like a shepherd cares for his sheep.
God is promising that even though He allowed Israel to be scattered among the nations as punishment, He will gather them back and protect them like a loving shepherd.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during or shortly before the Babylonian exile (around 586 BC), when the people of Judah were being taken captive and scattered from their homeland. Jeremiah was speaking hope into a time of national devastation, promising that God's discipline was not abandonment. The shepherd imagery was particularly meaningful since many Israelites were familiar with pastoral life and understood how carefully shepherds protected their flocks.
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