“Behold, I will gather them out of all the countries where I have driven them in my anger, and in my wrath, and in great indignation; and I will bring them again to this place. I will cause them to dwell safely.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 37. Lands. What is here said must be understood of the captives, yet in such a manner that Christians are more particularly designated, for the Jews never enjoyed such perfect security, nor followed one way, nor enjoyed the eternal covenant, (verse 39. 40. Calmet. 31:31. Calmet.) except those who embraced the true faith of Christ. At all times one religion alone can be pleasing to God, (verse 39) and those who were saved under the old law, must have believed in a Redeemer to come, as we must do in one already past. Bible.—God would not suffer true believers to become extinct under the old law; much less will he since Christ’s coming. Worthington.