Jeremiah 3:22
“Return, you backsliding children, I will heal your backsliding. "Behold, we have come to you; for you are Yahweh our God.”
— Jeremiah 3:22
About this verse
Jeremiah 3:22 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, healing, return to God. Notable phrases: I will heal your backsliding; we have come to you. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
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God
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prophecy
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