Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:
Look, I will gather my people from all the countries where I scattered them in my anger, fury, and great wrath. I will bring them back to this place and let them live here safely.
God is promising to bring His scattered people back home from exile, despite having sent them away in judgment.
📚 Historical Context
During the prophet Jeremiah's time in the 6th century BC, the people of Judah were facing exile to Babylon as a consequence of their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God's laws, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem. In this verse, God promises to reverse this judgment by gathering the scattered Israelites from the nations where He had driven them in His anger and bringing them back to their homeland to live in peace and security. This prophecy was fulfilled historically with the return of the exiles under Persian rule, as described in books like Ezra and Nehemiah.
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