Jeremiah 30:20

Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 30:16, the same oracle details how God will turn the tables on oppressors—devourers devoured—directly amplifying the punishment promise in 30:20.

In Jeremiah 50:34, the Lord as Redeemer pleads their cause and brings unrest to Babylon—directly fulfilling the 'punish oppressors' promise of 30:20.

Jeremiah 32:39 promises a unified heart and way for the good of the children, reinforcing the restoration of the congregation and offspring here.

Jeremiah 33:7 promises to restore fortunes and rebuild as before, directly parallel to 'children as before' and established congregation in 30:20.

Jeremiah 50:33 Historical context

Jeremiah 50:33 describes Israel's oppression by captors, setting the stage for the punishment promised in 30:20.

Genesis 17:5-9 is the foundational covenant of multiplication and establishment, which this restoration promise in Jeremiah directly continues and fulfills.

Psalm 102:28 declares that children of God’s servants will continue and their seed be established before Him — almost identical wording to this promise.

Isaiah 49:26 vividly depicts God making oppressors eat their own flesh—a graphic parallel to punishing those who oppress Israel in 30:20.

Exodus 23:22 Historical context

Exodus 23:22 promises God will be an enemy to Israel's enemies—the covenantal basis for the punishment of oppressors in 30:20.

Zechariah 10:8 says they will be as many as before—the same restoration of numbers promised here.

Zechariah 8:5 depicts children playing in restored Jerusalem, directly echoing the promise that children would be as of old.

Psalm 90:16 Parallel

Psalm 90:16 prays for God’s work and glory to appear to His servants’ children, matching the theme of children being restored and glorified.

Psalm 147:13 speaks of God strengthening city gates and blessing children, mirroring the restoration of children and congregation in 30:20.