39 The measuring line will stretch from there straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn to Goah.
39 And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.
39 And the measuring line shall go out farther, straight to the hill Gareb, and shall then turn to Goah.
39 The master plan will extend west to Gareb Hill and then around to Goath.
39 The surveyor's line shall again extend straight forward over the hill Gareb; then it shall turn toward Goath.
39 A measuring line will be stretched out over the hill of Gareb and across to Goah.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 31:39
Commentary on Jeremiah 31:35-40
(Read Jeremiah 31:35-40)
As surely as the heavenly bodies will continue their settled course, according to the will of their Creator, to the end of time, and as the raging sea obeys him, so surely will the Jews be continued a separate people. Words can scarcely set forth more strongly the restoration of Israel. The rebuilding of Jerusalem, and its enlargement and establishment, shall be an earnest of the great things God will do for the gospel church. The personal happiness of every true believer, as well as the future restoration of Israel, is secured by promise, covenant, and oath. This Divine love passes knowledge; and to those who take hold upon it, every present mercy is an earnest of salvation.