Translations
Modern
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit.
Traditional
Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.
Literal
Again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; planters will plant, and they will eat freely.
Latin
Adhuc plantabis vineas in montibus Samariæ: plantabunt plantantes, et donec tempus veniat, non vindemiabunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit.
Notes
Samaria was in the north-central part of Israel.
People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant The Promise of a Second Exodus
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
Places
Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants
Glossary
Topics
Agriculture or Farming: Operations in Planting Ancient Samaria: A Mountainous Country Grape: Cultivation of Grape: Grown: At Samaria Mountains: Abounded With: Vineyards The Vine: Cultivated: On the Sides of Hills