Jeremiah 30

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 30

This chapter contains a prophecy of the call and conversion of the Jews in the latter day; which being a matter of moment and importance, and that it might continue, and be read hereafter, it is ordered to be written in a book, Jeremiah 30:1 ; the thing itself is expressed by a return from captivity to their own land, Jeremiah 30:3 ; but previous to this there would be most dreadful times, as never were the like, Jeremiah 30:4 ; yet there would be a deliverance from them, and from the yoke of the oppressor; when the Jews should serve the Lord God, and the true Messiah, Jeremiah 30:8 ; of which deliverance and salvation they are assured in the strongest terms, though all other nations should be made an end of, among whom they were, Jeremiah 30:10 ; and though their ease might seem to be desperate, Jeremiah 30:12 ; nevertheless they should be brought into a very comfortable and happy estate; their city rebuilt; their offspring increased; and religious worship established; and, above all, the Messiah should be made known to them as their King and Priest, and they appear to be the Lord's covenant people, Jeremiah 30:18 ; and the chapter is concluded with threatening utter destruction to the wicked, Jeremiah 30:23 .