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Jeremiah 31:10

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 31:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Hear the word of Jehovah, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off; and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as shepherd doth his flock.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Hear the word of Jehovah, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off; and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as shepherd doth his flock.
Jeremiah 31:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7For thus saith Jehovah, Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout for the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O Jehovah, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.
8Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the uttermost parts of the earth, [and] with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall they return hither.
9They shall come with weeping; and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by rivers of waters, in a straight way wherein they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my first-born.
10Hear the word of Jehovah, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off; and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as shepherd doth his flock.
11For Jehovah hath ransomed Jacob, and redeemed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he.
12And they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow unto the goodness of Jehovah, to the grain, and to the new wine, and to the oil, and to the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations, etc.] The Gentiles: who are called upon to hear the word of the Gospel; the word of peace, reconciliation, and salvation by Christ, sent among them by him, for the calling and conversion of them, that they might believe in him, and profess his name: and declare [it] in the isles afar off; having heard, received, and embraced the Gospel themselves, it became them to make it known to others; not only to those upon the continent and the isles adjacent, but to those afar off from it; such as these isles of ours, of Great Britain and Ireland; where, blessed be the Lord, this Gospel has been declared to the conversion and comfort of many, and to the glory…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The tidings of God's interposition in behalf of Israel will arrest the attention of even the uttermost Gentile nations. He that scattered will gather--He who scattered knows where to find Israel; He who smote can also heal. keep--not only will gather, but keep safely to the end (Joh 13:1; Joh 17:11). shepherd-- (Isa 40:11; Eze 34:12-14).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The isles - The coast land of the Mediterranean, used here to show that the most distant countries are to hear and marvel at Israel’s wonderful restoration. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“31:10 The Lord promised to gather his people from the nations of the world and be their shepherd in place of the wicked shepherds who had led Israel and Judah astray.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“declare: Gen 10:5; Psa 72:10; Isa 24:14, Isa 41:1, Isa 42:4, Isa 42:10, Isa 60:9, Isa 66:19; Zep 2:11 He: Jer 50:17; Deu 30:4, Deu 32:26; Isa 27:12, Isa 40:11, Isa 54:7; Eze 5:2, Eze 5:10, Eze 11:16; Eze 20:34; Mic 2:12, Mic 4:6; Zep 3:19; Joh 11:52 and keep: Isa 40:11; Eze 34:12, Eze 37:24; Mic 5:4; Zac 9:16; Luk 12:32; Joh 10:27; Act 20:28, Act 20:29 Jeremiah 31:11”
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