Jeremiah 31:17 nasb — "There is hope for your future," declares the LORD, "And your children will return to their own territory.

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""There is hope for your future," declares the LORD, "And your children will return to their own territory."

— Jeremiah 31:17, NASB

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Jeremiah 31 — Context

14

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

15

Thus says the LORD, "A voice is heard in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; She refuses to be comforted for her children, Because they are no more."

16

Thus says the LORD, "Restrain your voice from weeping And your eyes from tears; For your work will be rewarded," declares the LORD, "And they will return from the land of the enemy.

17

"There is hope for your future," declares the LORD, "And your children will return to their own territory.

18

"I have surely heard Ephraim grieving, 'You have chastised me, and I was chastised, Like an untrained calf; Bring me back that I may be restored, For You are the LORD my God.

19

'For after I turned back, I repented; And after I was instructed, I smote on my thigh; I was ashamed and also humiliated Because I bore the reproach of my youth.'

20

"Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him, I certainly still remember him; Therefore My heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 31:17 say?
Jeremiah 31:17 in the NASB reads: “"There is hope for your future," declares the LORD, "And your children will return to their own territory.”
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 (NASB): “"There is hope for your future," declares the LORD, "And your children will return to their own territory.” 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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