What is the meaning of Jeremiah 50:19? I will return Israel to his pasture • The LORD Himself pledges, “I will return Israel...” (Jeremiah 50:19), underscoring divine initiative. Just as He once gathered them from Egypt, He will again shepherd them home (Jeremiah 23:3; Ezekiel 34:11-14). • “Pasture” pictures safety and provision. Psalm 23:2-3 echoes the same shepherding care, and Jeremiah 31:10 promises He will “watch over His flock.” • The statement is literal: a national, geographic return from Babylonian exile and, ultimately, from all corners of the earth (Isaiah 11:11-12). and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan • Carmel’s lush slopes by the Mediterranean and Bashan’s rich tableland east of the Jordan symbolize the choicest territory (Amos 1:2; Nahum 1:4). • Grazing there means restored prosperity: flocks thriving, land producing, peace reigning (Jeremiah 31:12; Ezekiel 36:11). • These specific place-names reassure the people that God’s promise is concrete, not figurative. his soul will be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and Gilead • Satisfaction goes deeper than full bellies; it is shalom—wholeness of body and spirit (Jeremiah 31:14; Isaiah 55:2). • Ephraim (heartland of the northern tribes) and Gilead (east of the Jordan) represent the reunified nation (Jeremiah 3:18; Hosea 1:11). • Bullet points of blessing: – Reconciliation of divided tribes – Abundant harvests and livestock – Inner renewal that accompanies outward restoration (Psalm 107:9) summary Jeremiah 50:19 promises a literal, comprehensive restoration: God personally leads Israel back, settles them in the most fertile regions, and fills them with lasting satisfaction. The verse assures exiles—and all believers—that the LORD keeps His covenant, provides abundantly, and heals both land and soul. |
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