Jeremiah 31 · Verse 4

Jeremiah 31:4

Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
Jeremiah 31:4, King James Version

Jeremiah 31:4 in other translations

BSBAgain I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing.
WEBI will build you again, and you will be built, O virgin of Israel. You will again be adorned with your tambourines, and will go out in the dances of those who make merry.
ASVAgain will I build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: again shalt thou be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
YLTAgain do I build thee, And thou hast been built, O virgin of Israel, Again thou puttest on thy tabrets, And hast gone out in the chorus of the playful.
DARBYI will build thee again, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel! Thou shalt again be adorned with thy tambours, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
BBEI will again make new your buildings, O virgin of Israel, and you will take up your place: again you will take up your instruments of music, and go out in the dances of those who are glad.
WebsterAgain I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel; thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

What does Jeremiah 31:4 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
4. I will build ... thou shalt be built--The combination of the active and passive to express the same fact implies the infallible certainty of its accomplishment. "Build," that is, establish in prosperity (Jr 33:7). adorned with ... tabrets--(1Sa 18:6). Or, "adorn thyself with thy timbrels"; used by damsels on occasions of public rejoicings (Ex 15:20; Jud 11:34). Israel had cast away all instruments of joy in her exile (Psa 137:4). dances--holy joy, not carnal mirth.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 4 O virgin of Israel - Israelites in general; now called virgin, because restored to their ancient purity. With thy tabrets - Women in general played on these; they were used in times of rejoicing, and accompanied with dancing. To these customs, still preserved, the prophet alludes.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 31:1-9

The restoration of Israel. (Jr 31:1-9) Promises of guidance and happiness; Rachel lamenting. (Jr 31:10-17) Ephraim laments his errors. (Jr 31:18-20) The promised Saviour. (Jr 31:21-26) God's care over the church. (Jr 31:27-34) Peace and prosperity in gospel time. (Jr 31:35-40) Verses 1-9 God assures his people that he will again take them into covenant relation to himself. When brought very low, and difficulties…

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Jeremiah 31:4 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ע֤וֹדodagainH5750
אֶבְנֵךְ֙'ev.neKhI will build youH1129
וְֽנִבְנֵ֔יתve.niv.Neitand you will be rebuiltH1129
בְּתוּלַ֖תbe.tu.LatO virgin ofH1330
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לYis.ra.'ElIsraelH3478
ע֚וֹדodagainH5750
תַּעְדִּ֣יta'.Diyou will ornament yourselfH5710
תֻפַּ֔יִךְtu.Pa.yikhtambourines yourH8596
וְיָצָ֖אתve.ya.Tzatand you will go forthH3318
בִּמְח֥וֹלbim.Cholin [the] dancing ofH4234
מְשַׂחֲקִֽים\׃me.sa.cha.Kimmerry makersH7832

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Cross references for Jeremiah 31:4

  • Jeremiah 33:7

    And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

  • Jeremiah 31:13

    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.

  • Amos 5:2

    The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up.

  • Acts 15:16

    After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

  • Jeremiah 30:18-19

    Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob’s tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.

  • Revelation 21:10-27

    And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. …

  • Psalms 51:18

    Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 149:3

    Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.

  • 2 Kings 19:21

    This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

  • Luke 15:23

    And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

  • Lamentations 2:13

    What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee?

  • 1 Samuel 18:6-7

    And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
build.
1:10; 30:18; 33:7; Ps 51:18; 69:35; Am 9:11; Ac 15:16; Eph 2:20-22
Re 21:10-27
O.
21; 14:17; 18:13; 2Ki 19:21; Isa 37:22; La 1:15; 2:13; Am 5:2
again.
13; Ex 15:20,21; Jud 11:34; 1Sa 18:6,7; Ps 149:3; 150:3-6
Lu 15:23; Re 19:1-8
tabrets. or, timbrels.

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Context

  • Jeremiah 31:3

    The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

  • Jeremiah 31:4

    Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

  • Jeremiah 31:5

    Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.

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Jeremiah 31:4 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Aun te edificaré, y serás edificada, oh virgen de Israel: todavía serás adornada con tus panderos, y saldrás en corro de danzantes.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Je te bâtirai encore, et tu seras bâtie, vierge d’Israël! Tu te pareras encore de tes tambourins, et tu sortiras dans la danse de ceux qui s’égaient.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Ich will dich wieder bauen, und du wirst gebaut werden, Jungfrau Israel! Du wirst dich wieder mit deinen Tamburinen schmücken und ausziehen im Reigen der Tanzenden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Rursumque ædificabo te, et ædificaberis, virgo Israël: adhuc ornaberis tympanis tuis, et egredieris in choro ludentium.