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Thus says Yahweh: Behold, I will turn again the captivity of Jacob`s tents, and have compassion on his dwelling-places; and the city shall be built on its own hill, and the palace shall be inhabited after its own manner.
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A Promise of Full Restoration
God promises a complete and tangible restoration. Commentators explain this includes the rebuilding of personal homes ('tents' and 'dwelling-places'), the capital city ('builded upon its own hill'), and centers of authority ('the palace'). This was a promise of a return to normalcy, stability, and national dignity after the devastation of exile.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The prophet speaks of Judah as the type of the Church, with Immanuel as her king.
Regarding Jeremiah 30:18: tents – The word suggests…
19th Century
Anglican
I will bring again the captivity of Jacob’s tents ... —The promise of restoration naturally takes a material form. The pr…
Baptist
Well might the Lord introduce such a promise as this with the word, "Behold." Again I remind you that these are the people who had their hands on t…
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16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah continues with the same subject and dwells on it more extensively; for just as it was difficult to lead the people to serious repentance, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents That is, the ca…
We have here further indications of the favor of God for them after the days of their calamity have ended. The proper work and office of Christ, as…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet promises liberation from destruction—from the great affliction they had endured. Concerning this, there are two points.
