Jeremiah 32:38
Jeremiah 32:38 in Multiple Translations
They will be My people, and I will be their God.
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
And they will be my people, and I will be their God:
They will be my people, and I will be their God.
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
and they have been to Me for a people, and I am to them for God;
Then they will be my people, and I will be their God.
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
They will be my people, and I will be their God.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 32:38
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Jeremiah 32:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָ֥יוּ
לִ֖/י
לְ/עָ֑ם
וַ/אֲנִ֕י
אֶהְיֶ֥ה
לָ/הֶ֖ם
לֵ/אלֹהִֽים
וְ/הָ֥יוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
לִ֖/י
Prep | Suff
לְ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms
וַ/אֲנִ֕י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
אֶהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לָ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 32:38
וְ/הָ֥יוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ֖/י
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וַ/אֲנִ֕י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֶהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/הֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 32:38
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 32:38 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:38
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:38
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:38
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
- Sermons on Jeremiah 32:38
Context — A Promise of Restoration
36Now therefore, about this city of which you say, ‘It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon by sword and famine and plague,’ this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:
37I will surely gather My people from all the lands to which I have banished them in My furious anger and great wrath, and I will return them to this place and make them dwell in safety.
38They will be My people, and I will be their God.
39I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. 40I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 24:7 | I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 11:19–20 | And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. |
| 3 | Hebrews 8:10 | For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. |
| 4 | Revelation 21:7 | The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. |
| 5 | Psalms 144:15 | Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 37:27 | My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 30:22 | “And you will be My people, and I will be your God.” |
| 8 | Genesis 17:7 | I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. |
| 9 | Zechariah 13:9 | This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 36:28 | Then you will live in the land that I gave your forefathers; you will be My people, and I will be your God. |
Jeremiah 32:38 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 32:38, is a beautiful promise from God to His people, saying 'They will be My people, and I will be their God'. This means that God is promising to have a special relationship with His people, where He guides, protects, and cares for them, just like a shepherd cares for his sheep (as seen in Psalm 23:1). As believers, we can trust that God is our God, and we are His people, and this promise gives us comfort, strength, and hope in all circumstances (as seen in Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's love and promises, we can live out our lives with confidence and joy, knowing that we belong to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to say 'They will be My people'?
This means that God is claiming His people as His own, promising a special relationship with them, as seen in Jeremiah 32:38 and also in Ezekiel 36:28, where He says 'They will be my people, and I will be their God'.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives as Christians?
This verse reminds us that, as believers, we are part of God's people, and He is our God, just as He promised in Jeremiah 32:38, and as Jesus said in John 15:15, 'I have called you friends'
What is the significance of the phrase 'I will be their God'?
This phrase signifies a deep, intimate relationship between God and His people, where He guides, protects, and cares for them, as seen in Psalm 23:1, 'The Lord is my shepherd'
Is this promise only for the Israelites or does it apply to all believers?
This promise, as seen in Jeremiah 32:38, applies to all believers, as the Bible says in Galatians 3:28, 'There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus'
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God calls you 'My people', and how does that change your perspective on your relationship with Him?
- In what ways can you live out the reality of being God's people, and how can you demonstrate your love and loyalty to Him in your daily life?
- How does the promise of God being your God give you comfort, strength, and hope in times of difficulty or uncertainty?
- What are some ways you can cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy and connection with God, and how can you prioritize your relationship with Him in your daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:38
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. A comprehensive summary of the covenant of grace, which shall be made known to the Jews at the time of their conversion, and the blessings of it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:38
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: They shall be my people, and I ... their God - (Jeremiah 30:22; Jeremiah 24:7).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
I will renew my covenant with them, and keep my covenant towards them; they shall serve me more faithfully, and I will own them, and take care of them, and bless them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
Jeremiah 32:38 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:Ver. 38. And they shall be my people.] See Jeremiah 24:7; Jeremiah 31:33.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:38
36–44. See introd. summary to the section. There seems much more to be said for the genuineness of this group of vv. in the main than for that of the previous one, though here too (see note introducing the section) there is far from a general acceptance of them by commentators. They have comparatively little in common with other passages as regards phraseology, and they are more relevant to the question which Jeremiah had asked (Jeremiah 32:24 f.). Jeremiah 32:37 (which speaks as though a general dispersion had already taken place) and Jeremiah 32:43 (referring to the land as already desolate) are perhaps the least defensible parts of the subsection.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:38
38. Shall be my people — A promise carrying in its bosom all blissful possibilities.
Sermons on Jeremiah 32:38
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Regeneration and True Christian Unity by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of being lost on a mountain controlled by terrorists. They prayed for direction and heard a bell and a little boy's voice leadin |
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A Call to Walk Together With Others by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of walking together with others in the Christian faith, highlighting that true holiness, joy, and righteousness are found in Jesus Christ al |
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How So? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of God's covenant of grace, which He established out of His mercy to save mankind from eternal loss. This covenant assures that God wil |
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Bible Survey - Jeremiah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond delivers a powerful sermon based on the message of Jeremiah, emphasizing the consequences of backsliding and the importance of repentance for restoration. The sermon |
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Living by Faith in Future Grace - Lesson 3 by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper discusses the concept of living by faith and future grace. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's grace in the present and trusting in H |
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Return to the Lord by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead preaches on the importance of returning to the Lord, emphasizing that God's discipline and trials are meant to draw us closer to Him. He explains that God's dealings |
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Concerning Deliverance From Sinning by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon addresses the struggle of believers who understand justification by faith but find it difficult to cease from sin. He emphasizes that true salvation involves not only |