Jeremiah 49:6But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, says Yahweh.
The setting
Amman, Jordan ~587 BC. After declaring judgment, God immediately promises restoration. Even enemies receive mercy...
The emotion here: tender relief after delivering hard news
The original word
shub (שׁוּב) — to turn back, restore, return - the same word used for repentance
Why it matters
This promise was fulfilled when some Ammonites returned under Persian rule around 538 BC
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 49:6
God promises restoration even to Israel's ancient enemies - His mercy extends beyond His chosen people
Common misconceptionPeople think God's judgment is final and permanent, but even His harshest judgments often include promises of eventual restoration.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 49:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 49:6 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, hope, divine mercy. Notable phrases: afterward I will bring back. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
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— 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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