And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
And this will bring me a reputation of joy, praise, and honor among all the nations of the earth. When they hear about all the good things I do for my people, they will be amazed and trembling with awe at all the goodness and prosperity I provide for them.
God is saying that His incredible goodness to His people will be so amazing that all the nations will be filled with awe and give Him glory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's prophecy while Jerusalem was under siege by Babylon around 587 BC. Despite the current destruction and exile, God was promising future restoration and blessing for His people. The promise looked forward to a time when Jerusalem would be rebuilt and God's people would experience such divine favor that other nations would marvel at God's goodness.
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