Jeremiah 31:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built. The combination of the active and passive to express the same fact implies the infallible certainty of its accomplishment "Build" - i:e., established in prosperity (Jeremiah 33:7).

Thou shalt again be adorned with ... tabrets - (1 Samuel 18:6). Or, 'adorn thyself with thy timbrels;' used by damsels on occasions of public rejoicings, and especially in compliment to heroes returning from a victory (Exodus 15:20; Judges 11:34). Israel had cast away all instruments of joy in her exile (Psalms 137:4).

Go forth in the dances - expression of holy joy, not carnal mirth.

Jeremiah 31:4

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