Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

This verse reveals the message of hope and restoration that God has for His people, especially the nation of Israel.

Thus saith the Lord, the people [which were] left of the sword Which were not consumed by the sword of Pharaoh, who perished not through his cruel edicts.

Jeremiah 31:2 - This is what the LORD says: 'The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness— Israel, when it went to find its rest. Calvin's Commentary on the... · Smith's Bible Commentary

This is what the LORD says: 'The people who survive the sword will find favor in the wilderness; I will come to give rest to Israel.'

Peace in the relationship between Israel and God becomes possible because all of those who declared war on God through their conduct are dead.

God's great message to Israel was an assurance of His love. Anchored in eternity past, His love for Israel extended to eternity future. It was an everlasting ...

Thus says the Lord, “The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness—Israel, when it went to find its rest.” Jeremiah 31:2 To find its rest – ...

The goodness of God shall lead them to repentance. And they shall weep for sin with more bitterness, and more tenderness, when delivered out of their captivity, ...