Jeremiah 31:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The redeemed gather at Zion to celebrate abundance and the end of sorrow.
The Context of Jeremiah 31:12
Restoration brings both material abundance and the end of grief.
What Does Jeremiah 31:12 Mean?
From exile and danger, the people ascend to Zion's heights to sing. 'Flowing together' to receive God's goodness creates an image of abundant gathering. The list—wheat, wine, oil, animals—represents complete material provision, from staple grain to celebratory feast. Every need is met.
The interior state mirrors the external blessing: souls become like 'a watered garden,' fruitful and thriving. The promise of sorrow's end is absolute—'not any more at all'—not a temporary reprieve but permanent transformation. Restoration touches both circumstance and spirit.
Jeremiah 31:12 in the Original Language
shoqam (שקם), 'flow together'—gather in joyful streams.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 31:12
What does Jeremiah 31:12 mean?
The redeemed gather at Zion to celebrate abundance and the end of sorrow.
What is the context of Jeremiah 31:12?
Restoration brings both material abundance and the end of grief.