Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never be afraid again. Not a single one will be lost or missing. I, the LORD, have spoken! English Standard Version I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD. King James Bible And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. New King James Version I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “I shall also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible I will also raise up shepherds over them, and they will shepherd them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be left unattended,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. And they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing,” says the LORD. Christian Standard Bible I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them. They will no longer be afraid or discouraged, nor will any be missing.” This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any be missing.” This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version And I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I promise to choose leaders who will care for them like real shepherds. All of my people will be there, and they will never again be frightened. English Revised Version And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will put shepherds over them. Those shepherds will take care of them. My sheep will no longer be afraid or terrified, and not one of them will be missing," declares the LORD. Good News Translation I will appoint rulers to take care of them. My people will no longer be afraid or terrified, and I will not punish them again. I, the LORD, have spoken." International Standard Version I'll raise up shepherds over them, and they'll shepherd them. My flock will no longer be afraid or terrified, and none will be missing," declares the LORD. Majority Standard Bible I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD. NET Bible I will install rulers over them who will care for them. Then they will no longer need to fear or be terrified. None of them will turn up missing. I, the LORD, promise it! New Heart English Bible I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking," says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And I will set shepherds over them who shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. World English Bible I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have raised shepherds for them, "" And they have fed them, "" And they no longer fear, nor are frightened, "" Nor are they lacking,” "" A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And I have raised for them shepherds, And they have fed them, And they fear no more, nor are affrighted, Nor are they lacking -- an affirmation of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And I set up shepherds over them, and they fed them; and they shall no more fear, and they shall not be terrified, and they shall not be reviewed, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will set up pastors over them, and they shall feed them: they shall fear no more, and they shall not be dismayed: and none shall be wanting of their number, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will raise up shepherds over them, and they will pasture them. They will no longer dread, and they will no longer fear. And no one among their number will be seeking more, says the Lord. New American Bible I will raise up shepherds for them who will shepherd them so that they need no longer fear or be terrified; none shall be missing—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will set shepherds over them who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be scattered nor shall they go astray, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall raise up Shepherds over them, and they shall shepherd them, and they shall not fear again, and they shall not be scattered, and they shall not go astray, says LORD JEHOVAH” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will raise up shepherds to them, who shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be alarmed, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Righteous Branch…3Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. 4I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD. 5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.… Cross References Ezekiel 34:23-24 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. John 10:11-16 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. Psalm 23:1-4 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ... 1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Ezekiel 37:24 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. Zechariah 11:16 For behold, I will raise up a shepherd in the land who will neither care for the lost, nor seek the young, nor heal the broken, nor sustain the healthy, but he will devour the flesh of the choice sheep and tear off their hooves. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Isaiah 49:9-10 to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. / They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Zechariah 10:3 “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. Matthew 2:6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. Treasury of Scripture And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, said the LORD. I. Jeremiah 3:14,15 Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: … Jeremiah 33:26 Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them. Psalm 78:70-72 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: … neither. Numbers 31:49 And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us. John 6:39,40 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day… John 10:27-30 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: … Jump to Previous Afraid Care Declares Dismayed Fear Feed Keepers Lacking Missing Overcome Raise Raised Shepherds Tend Terrified TroubledJump to Next Afraid Care Declares Dismayed Fear Feed Keepers Lacking Missing Overcome Raise Raised Shepherds Tend Terrified TroubledJeremiah 23 1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.5. Christ shall rule and save them. 9. Against false prophets; 33. and mockers of the true prophets. I will raise up shepherds over them This phrase indicates God's intention to appoint leaders who will care for His people. In the historical context, the shepherd metaphor is frequently used in the Bible to describe kings and leaders (e.g., David in 2 Samuel 5:2). The failure of previous leaders, as seen earlier in Jeremiah 23, necessitates this divine intervention. The promise of new shepherds can be seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of righteous leaders, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd (John 10:11). who will tend them and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed nor will any go missing declares the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah was called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by themes of repentance and restoration. 2. Shepherds In this context, shepherds symbolize leaders or rulers appointed by God to guide and care for His people. The imagery of shepherds is often used in the Bible to describe those who have a responsibility to lead with integrity and compassion. 3. The People of Judah The original audience of Jeremiah's prophecy, the people of Judah were experiencing political turmoil and spiritual decline. They were in need of godly leadership to restore them to faithfulness. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to provide faithful leaders for His people. His declaration in this verse underscores His sovereignty and commitment to His people. 5. The Future Restoration This event refers to the time when God will restore His people through righteous leadership, ultimately pointing to the coming of the Messiah, who is the Good Shepherd. Teaching Points God's Provision of LeadershipGod promises to provide leaders who will care for His people. This reminds us to pray for and support godly leaders in our communities and churches. Freedom from Fear Under God’s appointed leadership, His people will no longer live in fear or dismay. This encourages us to trust in God’s sovereignty and His plans for our lives. The Role of Shepherds Leaders in the church are called to be shepherds who tend to their flock with love and integrity. This challenges current leaders to reflect on their responsibilities and align with God’s standards. The Ultimate Shepherd Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God’s promise to raise up a shepherd for His people. Believers are called to follow Him, knowing He provides security and guidance. Restoration and Hope God’s promise of restoration through righteous leadership offers hope to those who feel lost or abandoned. It assures us that God is actively working to restore and redeem His people.(4) I will set up shepherds . . .--The words imply, in one sense, a return to the theocracy, the breaking off the hereditary succession of the house of David, and the giving of power to those who, like Ezra and Nehemiah, and, later on in history, the Maccabees, were called to rule because they had the capacity for ruling well. The plural is noticeable, as in Jeremiah 3:15, as not limiting the prophecy to the Christ who is yet the "chief Shepherd" (1Peter 5:4). In the verb for "set up" there is an allusive reference to the names of Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin, into both of which it entered. Jehovah would "raise up" shepherds, but not such as they had proved themselves to be. Neither shall they be lacking.--i.e., the flock would be so cared for that not one sheep should be lost. Care extending even to every individual member was the true ideal of the Shepherd's work (John 10:3; John 17:12), and therefore of the ruler's. Verse 4. - And I will set up shepherds; e.g. rulers, not necessarily kings (see on next verse). Which shall feed them. For the evil shepherds "fed themselves, and fed not my flock" (Ezekiel 34:8). And they shall fear no more. Ezekiel again contributes an essential feature to the description. The neglect of the shepherds left the flock exposed to the ravages of wild beasts (Ezekiel 34:8). Neither shall they be lacking. A speaking phrase. Too many of the sheep had fallen down precipices or been carried off by lions. Yet the context rather favors a slight and palaeographically natural emendation of Hitzig, "Neither shall they be terrified." The Septuagint omits the word altogether, which favors the supposition that they read as Hitzig would read, for they are apt to condense by omitting synonyms.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will raise upוַהֲקִמֹתִ֧י (wa·hă·qi·mō·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand shepherds רֹעִ֖ים (rō·‘îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with over them עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against who will tend them, וְרָע֑וּם (wə·rā·‘ūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with and they will no וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer ע֧וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more be afraid יִֽירְא֨וּ (yî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or dismayed, יֵחַ֛תּוּ (yê·ḥat·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear nor וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no will any go missing, יִפָּקֵ֖דוּ (yip·pā·qê·ḏū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Jeremiah 23:4 NIVJeremiah 23:4 NLT Jeremiah 23:4 ESV Jeremiah 23:4 NASB Jeremiah 23:4 KJV Jeremiah 23:4 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 23:4 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 23:4 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 23:4 French Bible Jeremiah 23:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 23:4 I will set up shepherds over them (Jer.) |
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