Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 30

The sermon which we have in this and the following chapter is of a very different complexion from all those before. The prophet does indeed, by direction from God, change his voice. Most of what he had said hitherto was by way of reproof and threatening; but these two chapters are wholly taken up with precious promises of a return out of captivity, and that typical of the glorious things reserved for the church in the days of the Messiah. The prophet is told not only to preach this, but to write it, because it is intended for the comfort of the generation to come, Jeremiah 30:1-30:3. It is here promised, I. That they should hereafter have a joyful restoration. 1. Though they were now in a great deal of pain and terror, Jeremiah 30:4-30:7. 2. Though their oppressors were very strong, Jeremiah 30:8-30:10. 3. Though a full end was made of other nations, and they were not restored, Jeremiah 30:11. 4. Though all means of their deliverance seemed to fail and be cut off, Jeremiah 30:12-30:14. 5. Though God himself had sent them into captivity, and justly, for their sins, Jeremiah 30:15, 30:16. 6. Though all about them looked upon their case as desperate, Jeremiah 30:17. II. That after their joyful restoration they should have a happy settlement, that their city should be rebuilt (Jeremiah 30:18), their numbers increased (Jeremiah 30:19), their government established (Jeremiah 30:21), God’s covenant with them renewed (Jeremiah 30:22), and their enemies destroyed and cut off, Jeremiah 30:23, 30:24. MHBCC 776.1