Jeremiah
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
Jeremiah 30:17
Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV) speaks to healing, restoration, and rejection — words set in Jeremiah, the prophet's words to a people in crisis. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
Jeremiah 33:6“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
Isaiah 58:8
Common questions
What does Jeremiah 30:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Jeremiah 30:17 reads: "For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after." The verse speaks to healing, restoration, and rejection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Jeremiah 30 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Jeremiah 30:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after." is Jeremiah 30:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Jeremiah chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Jeremiah 30:17?
Verses that sit beside Jeremiah 30:17 include Isaiah 57:18, Psalms 147:3, and Jeremiah 33:6. Reading them alongside Jeremiah 30:17 deepens the theme of healing.
How can I pray with Jeremiah 30:17?
Read Jeremiah 30:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.