Jeremiah 16:15 Meaning and Explanation
“But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Instead, people will swear by God's new act: bringing exiles back from northern lands.
The Context of Jeremiah 16:15
God promises a future return from exile more remarkable than the exodus.
What Does Jeremiah 16:15 Mean?
God will perform an even greater deliverance—gathering the scattered exiles from all the lands where they were dispersed and returning them to their own land. The new oath formula replaces the old, meaning that God's future restoration will surpass even the exodus in the hearts and memory of the people. This future redemption becomes the new signature of God's faithfulness.
By promising return and restoration, God does not end the story with exile. Beyond judgment lies mercy and renewed covenant relationship. The people will experience both the reality of judgment through exile and the reality of God's continued covenantal love through restoration and return to their land.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 16:15
What does Jeremiah 16:15 mean?
Instead, people will swear by God's new act: bringing exiles back from northern lands.
What is the context of Jeremiah 16:15?
God promises a future return from exile more remarkable than the exodus.