Jeremiah 31:25For I have satiated the weary soul, and every sorrowful soul have I replenished.
The setting
Babylon, ~587 BC. Families have buried children who died in captivity. Others work as slaves. The Hebrew words describe souls that are literally dried up, like plants without water, in modern-day Iraq.
The emotion here: weeping prophet speaking God's tenderness through his own tears
The original word
sava (שָׂבַע) — to be satisfied, filled to overflowing, like a feast after famine
Why it matters
The Babylonians deliberately separated families to prevent rebellion, causing widespread depression among exiles
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 31:25
This promise was given to people who had been emotionally empty for decades, not just having a bad day
Common misconceptionPeople quote this for physical tiredness, but the Hebrew describes souls that are emotionally and spiritually depleted — this is God's promise to heal deep psychological wounds, not just give you energy.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 31:25
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 31:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 31:25 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Yahweh. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include comfort, restoration, divine care. Notable phrases: satiated the weary soul; replenished. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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