Jeremiah 31:17 akjv — And there is hope in your end, says the LORD, that your children shall come again to their own border. ¶

American King James Version

"And there is hope in your end, says the LORD, that your children shall come again to their own border. ¶ "

— Jeremiah 31:17, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 31 — Context

14

And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the LORD. ¶

15

Thus says the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

16

Thus says the LORD; Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears: for your work shall be rewarded, said the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

17

And there is hope in your end, says the LORD, that your children shall come again to their own border. ¶

18

I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; You have chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn you me, and I shall be turned; for you are the LORD my God.

19

Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote on my thigh: I was ashamed, yes, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.

20

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the LORD.

Jeremiah 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 31:17 say?
Jeremiah 31:17 in the American King James Version reads: “And there is hope in your end, says the LORD, that your children shall come again to their own border. ¶ ”
Where is Jeremiah 31:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 31:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 31, verse 17.
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 31:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 31:17 in?
Jeremiah 31:17 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 31:17?
Jeremiah 31:17 reads (AKJV): “And there is hope in your end, says the LORD, that your children shall come again to their own border. ¶ ” 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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