Reference

Jeremiah 12:15

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“And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.”
13

They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the Lord.

14

Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.

15

And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.

16

And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The Lord liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.

17

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

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This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

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Literal Fulfillment

While the verse speaks of returning to heritage and land, which can be interpreted literally, the broader context of Jeremiah often uses such language metaphorically for spiritual restoration or a renewed covenant relationship, rather than solely a physical return.

Prophecy Fulfilled Literally

The "supports" tag implies a direct, one-to-one fulfillment of this prophecy in a historical event. However, some interpretations view this verse as having a more spiritual or typological fulfillment, where the "heritage" and "land" refer to a restored relationship with God or a spiritual inheritance, rather than a purely geographical return. This perspective would argue that while there might be physical elements, the primary meaning is not solely literal geographical restoration.

Israel as Distinct

The verse speaks of a return to "heritage" and "land" for "them" (referring to those who were "plucked out"), but it does not explicitly define "Israel" as distinct from other groups. The "them" could be interpreted more broadly as any people group experiencing exile and restoration, without necessarily implying a unique, ongoing distinction for Israel separate from other entities or a later concept like the Church.

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Cross-References

Jeremiah 49:6Thematic

“And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the Lord.”

Jeremiah 48:47Thematic

“Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the Lord. Thus far is the judgment of Moab.”

Zechariah 1:3Thematic

“Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.”

Malachi 3:18Thematic

“Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.”

Jeremiah 24:6Thematic

“For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.”

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