Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.
Look, I will bring them back from the northern lands and gather them from the farthest corners of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the disabled, pregnant women and those in labor - a great crowd of people will return home.
God is promising to bring His scattered people back home from exile, including the most vulnerable and helpless among them.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, the people of Judah were facing imminent exile to Babylon as punishment for their idolatry and disobedience to God's covenant. In this verse, God promises to gather His scattered people from distant places, including the north, and to include the most vulnerable among them, such as the blind, lame, pregnant women, and those in labor, demonstrating His merciful provision. This prophecy reflects hope for the future return from exile, ultimately pointing to God's faithfulness in restoring Israel as foretold in the broader context of Jeremiah's book.
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