Jeremiah 31:11 nasb — For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.

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"For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he."

— Jeremiah 31:11, NASB

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Jeremiah 31 — Context

8

"Behold, I am bringing them from the north country, And I will gather them from the remote parts of the earth, Among them the blind and the lame, The woman with child and she who is in labor with child, together; A great company, they will return here.

9

"With weeping they will come, And by supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk by streams of waters, On a straight path in which they will not stumble; For I am a father to Israel, And Ephraim is My firstborn."

10

Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, And declare in the coastlands afar off, And say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him And keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock."

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For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.

12

"They will come and shout for joy on the height of Zion, And they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD-- Over the grain and the new wine and the oil, And over the young of the flock and the herd; And their life will be like a watered garden, And they will never languish again.

13

"Then the virgin will 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 give them joy for their sorrow.

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"I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, And My people will be satisfied with My goodness," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 31:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 31:11 say?
Jeremiah 31:11 in the NASB reads: “For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.”
Where is Jeremiah 31:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 31:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 31, verse 11.
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 31:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 31:11 in?
Jeremiah 31:11 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 31:11?
Jeremiah 31:11 reads (NASB): “For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he.” 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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