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Again will I build you, and you shall be built, O virgin of Israel: again shall you be adorned with your tambourines, and shall go forth in the dances of those who make merry.
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From Sorrow to Celebration
Commentators explain that God's promise to "build" Israel again is not just about physical structures but a complete spiritual and national restoration. The imagery of being "adorned with tabrets" and joining in "dances" signifies a profound shift from the deep sorrow of exile to exultant, public celebration. God promises to turn His people's mourning into dancing.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
O virgin of Israel - i.e., the whole people (compare Jeremiah 14:17 note).
19th Century
Anglican
You shall again be adorned with your tabrets ... —The implied idea is that of a time of rejoicing after triumphant restor…
Baptist
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Again …
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16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah, in this verse, continues with the same subject: that even though there would be the long period of seventy years, God would still become …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Again, I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin of Israel The same with "al…
God assures His people that He will again take them into a covenant relationship with Himself. When brought very low and difficulties appear, it is…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, the prophet consoles them with the promise of prosperity. On this topic, he makes two points.
First, he promises the prosper…
