Jeremiah 31:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of beast.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, the time is coming, says the LORD, when I will fill the land of Israel and Judah with many people and animals, like a farmer sowing seeds in a field.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that He will restore and multiply the population of His people in their homeland after a time of devastation.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given during or shortly before the Babylonian exile (586 BC), when Jerusalem was destroyed and many Israelites were taken captive. The land had been left largely desolate, with greatly reduced populations of both people and livestock. Jeremiah is prophesying about the future restoration when God's people would return from exile.

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