Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.

JEREMIAH 30:10KJV
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Jeremiah 30:10 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 30:10 mean?

Jeremiah 30:10 is a message from God telling the people of Israel and Jacob not to be afraid or discouraged, because God promises to rescue them from distant places where they have been taken captive and to bring them back home safely, where they will live in peace and without fear. This verse is meant to reassure the people that their suffering and exile will not last forever, and that God has not forgotten them.

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to the Israelites, who have been scattered and taken into captivity, likely referring to the Babylonian exile. The language addresses both "Jacob" and "Israel," emphasizing that all descendants are included in this promise. The verse highlights God's intention to restore the people to their land, give them rest, and remove the causes of their fear.

The Hebrew behind Jeremiah 30:10

  • "Fear" (יָרֵא, yare'): This word means to be afraid or terrified. Here, it is a direct command not to let fear control them, showing God's desire to comfort His people even in a time of distress.
  • "Dismayed" (חָתַת, chatat): This word often means to be shattered or discouraged. God is telling the people not to lose hope or be overwhelmed by their situation.
  • "Save" (יָשַׁע, yasha’): This verb means to deliver or rescue. It emphasizes that God Himself will act to bring them out of captivity, not just improve their situation.
  • "Rest" (שָׁקַט, shaqat) and "Quiet" (שָׁאַנַן, sha’anan): These words together describe a state of calm and security, promising not just a return home but a life without anxiety or threat.

Why Jeremiah 30:10 matters

  • Jeremiah 30:10 clarifies that God's promise of restoration is not just about physical return, but also about emotional and spiritual peace—freedom from fear and anxiety.
  • This verse shows that even in the darkest times of exile and loss, God's relationship with His people remains, and His plans for them are ultimately for their good.
  • The verse connects to the wider section of Jeremiah 30, which is a message of hope and future restoration, contrasting with earlier chapters focused on judgment and warning.

Where else these words appear

“quiet” Hebrew H7599 · used in 5 verses

  • Job 3:18 There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.
  • Proverbs 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
  • Jeremiah 46:27 But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.

“afraid” Hebrew H2729 · used in 39 verses

  • Genesis 27:33 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
  • 1 Samuel 28:5 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.
  • Ezekiel 26:16 Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.

“rest” Hebrew H8252 · used in 41 verses

  • Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.
  • 2 Chronicles 14:6 And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.
  • Isaiah 18:4 For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.

“captivity” Hebrew H7628 · used in 47 verses

  • Exodus 12:29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.
  • Ezra 8:35 Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD.
  • Jeremiah 22:22 The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.