KJV ORIGINAL
Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will rebuild you again, and you will be restored, O virgin Israel. You will once again be decorated with your tambourines and will join in the dances of those who celebrate with joy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to restore Israel completely—they will not only be rebuilt but will celebrate with music and dancing again.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during or after the Babylonian exile, when Jerusalem and the temple had been destroyed and many Israelites taken captive. The term 'virgin of Israel' refers to the nation in its pure, restored state. Jeremiah is delivering God's promise of future restoration and return from exile.
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