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I will bring him near and he will come close to me— for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?&#8217 declares the LORD. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> They will have their own ruler again, and he will come from their own people. I will invite him to approach me,” says the LORD, “for who would dare to come unless invited? <a href="/esv/jeremiah/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> Their prince shall be one of themselves; their ruler shall come out from their midst; I will make him draw near, and he shall approach me, for who would dare of himself to approach me? declares the LORD. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/30.htm">King James Bible</a> And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/30.htm">New King James Version</a> Their nobles shall be from among them, And their governor shall come from their midst; Then I will cause him to draw near, And he shall approach Me; For who is this who pledged his heart to approach Me?’ says the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘Their leader shall be one of them, And their ruler will come out from their midst; And I will bring him near and he shall approach Me; For who would dare to risk his life to approach Me?’ declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Their leader shall be one of them, And their ruler shall come forth from their midst; And I will bring him near and he shall approach Me; For who would dare to risk his life to approach Me?&#8217 declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And their leader shall be one of them, And their ruler shall come forth from their midst; And I will bring him near, and he shall approach Me; For who would dare to risk his life to approach Me?’ declares the LORD. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And their mighty one shall be one of them, And their ruler shall come forth from their midst; And I will bring Him near, and He shall approach Me; For who would dare to give his heart as security to approach Me?’ declares Yahweh. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘Their prince will be one of them, And their ruler will come forward from among them. I will bring him near and he shall approach Me, For who is he who would have the boldness and would dare [on his own initiative] to risk his life to approach Me?’ says the LORD. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jacob’s leader will be one of them; his ruler will issue from him. I will invite him to me, and he will approach me, for who would otherwise risk his life to approach me? This is the LORD’s declaration. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jacob&#8217s leader will be one of them; his ruler will issue from him. I will invite him to Me, and he will approach Me, for who would otherwise risk his life to approach Me? This is the LORD&#8217s declaration. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One of your own people will become your ruler. And when I invite him to come near me at the place of worship, he will do so. No one would dare to come near without being invited. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith the LORD. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Their leader will be someone from their own people. Their ruler will come from among them. I'll bring him near, and he will come close to me. Who would dare to come near me?" asks the LORD. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will come from among them. I'll bring him near, and he will approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me?' declares the LORD. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?? declares the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/30.htm">NET Bible</a> One of their own people will be their leader. Their ruler will come from their own number. I will invite him to approach me, and he will do so. For no one would dare approach me on his own. I, the LORD, affirm it! <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from their midst; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me: for who is he who has had boldness to approach to me? says the LORD. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And their nobles shall be from themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach time: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach to me? saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/30.htm">World English Bible</a> Their prince will be one of them, and their ruler will proceed from among them. I will cause him to draw near, and he will approach me; for who is he who has had boldness to approach me?” says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And his majestic one has been of himself, "" And his ruler goes forth from his midst, "" And I have caused him to draw near, "" And he has drawn near to Me, "" For who [is] he who has pledged his heart "" To draw near to Me?” A declaration of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And his honourable one hath been of himself, And his ruler from his midst goeth forth, And I have caused him to draw near, And he hath drawn nigh unto Me, For who is he who hath pledged his heart To draw nigh unto Me? An affirmation of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his mighty one was from himself, and his ruler shall go forth from his midst; and I caused him to draw near, and he came near to me: for who this pledging his heart to approach to me? says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And their leader shall be of themselves: and their prince shall come forth from the midst of them : and I will bring him near, and he shall come to me: for who is this that setteth his heart to approach to me, saith the Lord? <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And their ruler will one of their own. And their prince will be led forward from their midst. And I will draw him near, and he will cling to me. For who is the one who applies his heart, so that he may draw near to me, says the Lord? <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/30.htm">New American Bible</a> His leader shall be one of his own, and his ruler shall emerge from his ranks. He shall approach me when I summon him; Why else would he dare approach me?—oracle of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Their prince shall be one of their own, their ruler shall come from their midst; I will bring him near, and he shall approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me? says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And their king shall be one of themselves, and their governors shall come forth from among themselves; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me; for I will turn his heart towards me, says the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And their King will be from them, and their Leader will come forth from among them, and I shall bring him near, and he will approach me, because I shall turn his heart to me, says LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And their prince shall be of themselves, And their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; And I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto Me; For who is he that hath pledged his heart To approach unto Me? saith the LORD. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And their mighty ones shall be over them, and their prince shall proceed of themselves; and I will gather them, and they shall return to me: for who is this that has set his heart to return to me? saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=9097" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/30.htm">Restoration of Jacob</a> …20Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors. 21<a href="/hebrew/117.htm" title="117: ’ad·dî·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Majestic. From 'adar; wide or large; figuratively, powerful.">Their leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">one of their own,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: ū·mō·šə·lōw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">and their ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">will arise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: miq·qir·bōw (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">from their midst.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·hiq·raḇ·tîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">And I will bring him near,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: wə·nig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">and he will approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6148.htm" title="6148: ‘ā·raḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to braid, i.e. Intermix; technically, to traffic; also or give to be security.">would dare</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">on his own</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: lā·ḡe·šeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To draw near, approach. ">to approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">Me?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 22“And you will be My people, and I will be your God.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-15.htm">Deuteronomy 17:15</a> you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. <a href="/isaiah/55-4.htm">Isaiah 55:4</a> Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a> 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. <a href="/hosea/3-5.htm">Hosea 3:5</a> Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days. <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-13</a> And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">1 Samuel 2:35</a> Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-21</a> You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24-25</a> 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. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/john/18-37.htm">John 18:37</a> “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5-6</a> and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, / who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> ‘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.’” <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22-23</a> For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. / Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the middle of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach to me? said the LORD.nobles.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.<a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:<a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25,26</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not… governor.<a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5,6</a> Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth… <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15</a> In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.<a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18</a> I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.and I.<a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5,40</a> And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him… <a href="/numbers/17-12.htm">Numbers 17:12,13</a> And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish… <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.for.<a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Jeremiah 49:19</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?<a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?<a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.engaged.<a href="/genesis/18-27.htm">Genesis 18:27,30,32</a> And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes: … <a href="/job/23-3.htm">Job 23:3-5</a> Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! … <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Job 42:3-6</a> Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/41-5.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-2.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-9.htm">Close</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-24.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-8.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-19.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-1.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-36.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/ezra/10-19.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-4.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-19.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-16.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-20.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-6.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-16.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-40.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-24.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-5.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-24.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/daniel/11-22.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-4.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-6.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-18.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-18.htm">Present</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-10.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 30</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/30-1.htm">God shows Jeremiah the return of the Jews.</a> 4. <a href="/jeremiah/30-4.htm">After their trouble they shall have deliverance.</a> 10. <a href="/jeremiah/30-10.htm">He comforts Jacob.</a> 18. <a href="/jeremiah/30-18.htm">Their return shall be gracious.</a> 23. <a href="/jeremiah/30-23.htm">Wrath shall fall on the wicked.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Their leader will be one of their own This phrase indicates a leader emerging from within the community of Israel, suggesting a restoration of native leadership after a period of foreign domination. Historically, this points to the return from Babylonian exile, where leaders like Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, played a significant role. Theologically, it emphasizes God's intention to restore Israel's autonomy and identity. This also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who was born from the line of David, fulfilling the prophecy of a leader arising from among the people.and their ruler will arise from their midst The ruler arising from their midst signifies a leader who is intimately connected with the people, understanding their struggles and needs. This can be seen as a contrast to foreign rulers who did not share the same heritage or faith. In a messianic context, this prefigures Christ, who lived among His people and shared in their humanity. The phrase underscores the importance of a leader who is both relatable and divinely appointed.And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me This part of the verse highlights God's active role in establishing the leader's relationship with Him. It suggests divine selection and empowerment, ensuring that the leader is not only politically but also spiritually aligned with God's purposes. This is reminiscent of the priestly role, where approaching God was a significant aspect of intercession. In the New Testament, Jesus is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of this, as He is both King and High Priest, who approaches God on behalf of humanity.for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” This rhetorical question emphasizes the holiness and sovereignty of God, indicating that approaching Him is not a matter to be taken lightly. It underscores the necessity of divine invitation and mediation. In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and only once a year. This foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the mediator who grants believers access to God, highlighting the gravity and privilege of such an approach.declares the LORD This phrase affirms the authority and certainty of the prophecy. It is a divine declaration, ensuring that the promises made will be fulfilled according to God's sovereign will. Throughout Scripture, when the LORD declares something, it is a guarantee of His faithfulness and power to bring it to pass. This assurance is foundational for the hope and faith of believers, both in the immediate context of Israel's restoration and in the broader messianic expectation fulfilled in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel_and_judah.htm">Israel and Judah</a> The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people, often the focus of Jeremiah's prophecies, including promises of restoration and leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_leader/ruler.htm">The Leader/Ruler</a> This figure is prophesied to arise from among the people, symbolizing a return to native leadership and a foreshadowing of the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who declares His plans for restoration and leadership for His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_exile.htm">The Context of Exile</a> The backdrop of this prophecy is the Babylonian exile, a period of judgment and suffering for the people of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> God appoints leaders according to His divine plan, ensuring they arise from among His people to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_courage_to_approach_god.htm">The Courage to Approach God</a> Approaching God requires reverence and courage, as it involves recognizing His holiness and our need for His grace. <a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment.htm">Messianic Fulfillment</a> This prophecy points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate leader and ruler who arises from among His people and approaches God on our behalf. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a> Even in times of exile or hardship, God promises restoration and leadership, offering hope for the future. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_native_leadership.htm">The Importance of Native Leadership</a> Leadership that arises from within the community is crucial for genuine representation and understanding of the people's needs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 30</a> <a href="/q/pray_for_leaders'_well-being.htm">Should we pray for the well-being of our leaders?</a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_prophets'_betrayals_recorded.htm">In Jeremiah 2:8, why do historical records and other biblical accounts seemingly fail to mention the prophets and priests abandoning the Lord so decisively?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_zedekiah_seek_jeremiah's_prophecy.htm">Why would King Zedekiah, who ignored God, privately seek Jeremiah's prophecy in Jeremiah 37:17, and does this align with his other actions?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_unguided_armies_win_if_god_grants_victory.htm">Proverbs 21:31: If ultimate victory comes from God rather than human effort, why does history record victories by armies and leaders who seem to have no divine guidance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Their nobles.--Literally, His glorious one, as pointing to some single ruler. The word is the same as the "excellent" of <a href="/psalms/8-1.htm" title="O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! who have set your glory above the heavens.">Psalm 8:1</a>.Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me?--The question points to the ruler of the house of David whom the prophet sees in visions--in other words, to the far-off Messiah. So in Isaiah we have a like introduction of the figure of the conqueror, "Who is this that cometh from Edom?" (<a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm" title="Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.">Isaiah 63:1</a>). As in <a href="/context/isaiah/11-1.htm" title="And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:">Isaiah 11:1-3</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/42-1.htm" title="Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit on him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>, the dominant thought is that of one who will not be treacherous or faithless, like the degenerate heirs of the house of David whom Jeremiah had known, but one who would "engage" (literally, pledge, or give as security) his heart and soul to the service of Jehovah. In the advent of such a king the true relation between God and His people (<a href="/hosea/1-10.htm" title="Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people, there it shall be said to them, You are the sons of the living God.">Hosea 1:10</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/24-7.htm" title="And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return to me with their whole heart.">Jeremiah 24:7</a>) should yet be re-established. In the words "to approach unto me" we have the germ of the thought that the true King will also be a priest, and will enter, as others could not enter, into the Holy Place (see Note on <a href="/jeremiah/35-19.htm" title="Therefore thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.">Jeremiah 35:19</a>, and <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm" title="And he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near to him: even him whom he has chosen will he cause to come near to him.">Numbers 16:5</a>); a priest, such as <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm" title="The LORD has sworn, and will not repent, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.">Psalm 110:4</a> had spoken of, after the order of Melchizedek. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - The future rulers of Israel shall be of the native stock, not foreign tyrants. Their nobles; rather, his noble one, a synonym for "his ruler," i.e. the (earthly) king of Israel. It is remarkable that no reference is made here to the Messiah, who, in fact, is not as conspicuous a figure in the prophecies of Jeremiah as in those of Isaiah. And yet even in Isaiah there is one striking prophecy in which the inspired seer uses language not (in the hands of a literalist) reconcilable with the prospect of the personal Messiah. The Messiah appears, as it were, in a lightning flash, and then disappears for a time. The prophecy of Isaiah referred to is <a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1, 2</a> (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Jeremiah 33:17</a>), in which the prospect of a truly God-fearing king, with princes of the same high character, entirely occupies the mind of the writer. "Nothing indicates that the Messiah is intended; king and princes are placed quite on a level, in accordance with the actual state of things under the so called monarchy." And I will cause him to draw near. It is doubtful whether Israel or Israel's ruler is referred to. A priestly relation (such as "drawing near" implies, see <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a>) might be predicated of either, at any rate in the regenerate form of the Israelitish commonwealth; but it is more natural to suppose the ruler to be here indicated, for it is scarcely descriptive enough to say that he shall belong to the chosen people. Who is this that engaged his heart; rather, that pledgeth his heart (or, courage); i.e. that ventureth. The rejection of thee old line of Davidic kings might well raise the thought that the intimate relation between Jehovah and his earthly representative for Israel, promised of old to David (<a href="/2_samuel/7.htm">2 Samuel 7</a>.), could no longer be hoped for. But with this renewed promise the kings of the new Davidic line may venture to "draw near;" otherwise - who is he that ventureth? <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Their leader אַדִּיר֜וֹ (’ad·dî·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_117.htm">Strong's 117: </a> Wide, large, powerful will be וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be one of their own, מִמֶּ֗נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of and their ruler וּמֹֽשְׁלוֹ֙ (ū·mō·šə·lōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> To rule, have dominion, reign will arise יֵצֵ֔א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from their midst. מִקִּרְבּ֣וֹ (miq·qir·bōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center And I will bring him near, וְהִקְרַבְתִּ֖יו (wə·hiq·raḇ·tîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach and he will approach וְנִגַּ֣שׁ (wə·nig·gaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach Me, אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to for כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction who מִ֨י (mî) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix would dare עָרַ֧ב (‘ā·raḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6148.htm">Strong's 6148: </a> To braid, intermix, technically, to traffic, give to be security on his own לִבּ֛וֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to approach Me? לָגֶ֥שֶׁת (lā·ḡe·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-21.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 30:21 Their prince shall be of themselves (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/30-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 30:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 30:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/30-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 30:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 30:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>