Jeremiah 32:37 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 32:37
Promise of regathering and safe return from exile.
What Does Jeremiah 32:37 Mean?
The promise of restoration becomes explicit. God acknowledges scattering them in anger and fury, but now announces regathering. The phrase 'out of all countries'—plural—indicates Diaspora: the exiles will be scattered far and wide, not merely to Babylon. Yet from all these places, God will gather them and restore them to this place.
'I will cause them to dwell safely' shifts from judgment to peace. Safety, not fear; restoration, not loss. This is not a return to the previous situation but to something secured by God Himself.
Jeremiah 32:37 in the Original Language
קִבֵּץ (kibetz), 'gathered'—a collective verb emphasizing the unity of the regathered people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 32:37
What does Jeremiah 32:37 mean?
God will gather the exiled people from all lands and bring them back to dwell safely.
What is the context of Jeremiah 32:37?
Promise of regathering and safe return from exile.