Jeremiah 30:20 web — Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all wh…

World English Bible

"Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them."

— Jeremiah 30:20, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 30 — Context

17

For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh; because they have called you an outcast, [saying], It is Zion, whom no man seeks after.

18

Thus says Yahweh: Behold, I will turn again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have compassion on his dwelling places; and the city shall be built on its own hill, and the palace shall be inhabited in its own way.

19

Out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of those who make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.

20

Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them.

21

Their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me: for who is he who has had boldness to approach to me? says Yahweh.

22

You shall be my people, and I will be your God.

23

Behold, the storm of Yahweh, [even his] wrath, is gone forth, a sweeping storm: it shall burst on the head of the wicked.

Jeremiah 30:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 30:20 say?
Jeremiah 30:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them.”
Where is Jeremiah 30:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 30:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 30, verse 20.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 30:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 30:20 in?
Jeremiah 30:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 30:20?
Jeremiah 30:20 reads (WEB): “Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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