Jeremiah 31:5

"I 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."

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jeremiah speaks of a future restoration for Israel, comparing it to a celebration where the people will rejoice and return to their former joyful practices, symbolizing the reestablishment of their spiritual and national identity under divine protection and guidance. The imagery of tambourines and dancing signifies renewed hope and the joyous return to a state of prosperity and peace.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Shall eat them as common things -Rather, shall eat the fruit. Literally, as in the margin. For three years the fruit of a newly-planted tree was not to be touched, that of the fourth year was consecrated to God, but on the fifth year it was profane, i. e., unconsecrated, and so might be applied to the owner’s useLeviticus 19:23-25.

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