Jeremiah 31:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All generations join in celebration as mourning transforms into joy.
The Context of Jeremiah 31:13
Celebration unites all generations in the reversal of sorrow.
What Does Jeremiah 31:13 Mean?
Dancing binds the celebration together, with virgins, young men, and elders all participating. This intergenerational rejoicing suggests that restoration reaches across time—the old remember the loss; the young inherit the restoration. All are healed together.
The transformation is not gradual acceptance but active reversal: mourning becomes joy, sorrow becomes rejoicing. God Himself performs this work—He 'turns,' 'comforts,' and 'makes' them glad. Restoration is His initiative and gift, not achieved through human effort.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 31:13
What does Jeremiah 31:13 mean?
All generations join in celebration as mourning transforms into joy.
What is the context of Jeremiah 31:13?
Celebration unites all generations in the reversal of sorrow.