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:

JEREMIAH 32:37KJV
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Jeremiah 32:37 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 32:37 mean?

Jeremiah 32:37 describes God’s promise to gather the people of Israel from all the countries where they were scattered because of His anger, and to bring them back to their own land so they can live there in safety. The verse shows both God’s judgment and His intention to restore and protect His people.

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to the people of Judah, who are facing exile because of their unfaithfulness. The situation is dire: Jerusalem is under threat, and many have already been or soon will be taken away to foreign lands. Despite this, God assures them that exile is not the end—He will eventually bring them back and give them security in their homeland.

The Hebrew behind Jeremiah 32:37

  • "Out" (קָבַץ, qavats) means to gather or collect, often used for bringing scattered people together. Here, it highlights God’s active role in reuniting His people from many places.
  • "Countries" (אֶרֶץ, erets) usually means “land” or “earth,” but in this context, it refers to the various nations where the people have been exiled.
  • "Driven" (נָדַח, nadach) means to scatter or banish, emphasizing that their exile was a result of God’s deliberate action in response to their disobedience.
  • "Safely" (בֶּטַח, betach) carries the sense of security and confidence, not just physical safety but a deep sense of being settled and unafraid.

Why Jeremiah 32:37 matters

  • Jeremiah 32:37 clarifies that even when God disciplines His people, His ultimate plan is restoration, not destruction.
  • The verse emphasizes God’s control over both the scattering and the gathering, showing that nothing happens outside His purpose.
  • This promise of safety and return connects to the larger message of hope in Jeremiah, assuring the people that exile is temporary and God’s faithfulness endures.

Where else these words appear

“wrath” Hebrew H7110 · used in 29 verses

  • Numbers 1:53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.
  • 2 Chronicles 19:10 And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.
  • Isaiah 34:2 For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.

“safely” Hebrew H983 · used in 41 verses

  • Genesis 34:25 And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.
  • Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
  • Ezekiel 28:26 And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God.

“driven” Hebrew H5080 · used in 51 verses

  • Deuteronomy 4:19 And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.
  • Nehemiah 1:9 But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.
  • Jeremiah 27:15 For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you.

“fury” Hebrew H2534 · used in 117 verses

  • Genesis 27:44 And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away;
  • Psalms 106:23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
  • Lamentations 4:11 The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations thereof.