Jeremiah 50:19I will bring Israel again to his pasture, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and in Gilead.
The setting
Prophetic vision of restored Israel, ~538 BC. Cyrus has decreed the return. Exiles prepare to journey home...
The emotion here: tender anticipation of giving good gifts to his children
The original word
śāḇa' (שָׂבַע) — deeply satisfied, filled to contentment
Why it matters
Carmel, Bashan, Ephraim and Gilead were the most fertile regions of ancient Israel
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 50:19
These are specific geographic locations — God promises the BEST pastures, not just any land
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about ancient Israel returning from exile, but it's God's promise pattern — He always prepares the best 'pastures' for restoration seasons.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 50:19
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 50:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 50:19 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, satisfaction, return. Notable phrases: bring Israel to his pasture; soul shall be satisfied. 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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