Jer 31:1, 8 | JFB | STEP | As in that chapter the restoration of Judah, so in this the restoration of Israel's ten tribes is foretold. 1. At the same time-- "In the latter days" ( ). the God of-- manifesting My grace to ( ; ; ). all ... Israel-- not the exiles of the south kingdom of Judah only, but also the north kingdom of the ten tribes; and not merely Israel in general, but "all the families of Israel." Never yet fulfilled ( ).

‏ Jeremiah 31:1

CHAPTER 31 Jr 31:1-40. Continuation of the Prophecy in the Thirtieth Chapter.

As in that chapter the restoration of Judah, so in this the restoration of Israel's ten tribes is foretold.

1. At the same time--"In the latter days" (Jr 30:24).

the God of--manifesting My grace to (Ge 17:7; Mt 22:32; Re 21:3).

all ... Israel--not the exiles of the south kingdom of Judah only, but also the north kingdom of the ten tribes; and not merely Israel in general, but "all the families of Israel." Never yet fulfilled (Ro 11:26).

‏ Jeremiah 31:8

8. north--Assyria, Media, &c. (see on Jr 3:12; Jr 3:18; 23:8).

gather from ... coasts of ... earth--(Eze 20:34, 41; 34:13).

blind ... lame, &c.--Not even the most infirm and unfit persons for a journey shall be left behind, so universal shall be the restoration.

a great company--or, they shall return "in a great company" [Maurer].