KJV ORIGINAL
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:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to bring His scattered people back home from exile, despite having sent them away in judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's prophecy during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem around 587 BC. The Jewish people were facing deportation to Babylon as punishment for their unfaithfulness to God. Even as judgment was falling, God was already promising their eventual restoration and return to the Promised Land.
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