At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me
At this
The phrase "At this" indicates a pivotal moment of realization or awakening. In the context of Jeremiah 31, this refers to the preceding verses where God promises restoration and renewal for Israel. The Hebrew root for "this" (זֶה, zeh) often points to something specific and significant. Here, it underscores the profound impact of God's promises on Jeremiah, marking a transition from vision to reality.

I awoke
The act of awakening signifies a return to consciousness and awareness. In Hebrew, the word "awoke" (עוּר, ur) can also imply being stirred or aroused. This awakening is not just physical but spiritual, as Jeremiah is moved by the divine revelations he has received. It symbolizes a new understanding and readiness to witness God's unfolding plan.

and looked around
To "look around" suggests a careful observation and consideration of one's surroundings. The Hebrew verb (רָאָה, ra'ah) means to see or perceive. Jeremiah's looking around indicates a moment of reflection and assessment of the vision he has experienced. It is a call for believers to be vigilant and discerning, recognizing God's work in their lives and the world.

My sleep
Sleep in the Bible often represents a state of rest and peace, but also vulnerability and unawareness. The Hebrew word for sleep (שֵׁנָה, shenah) can imply a divinely induced rest, as seen in other biblical narratives. Jeremiah's sleep here is a metaphor for the peace and assurance that comes from trusting in God's promises, even amidst turmoil.

had been most pleasant to me
The phrase "most pleasant" conveys a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment. The Hebrew root (עָנַג, anag) means to take delight or find joy. This pleasantness is not merely physical comfort but a profound spiritual joy derived from the hope and assurance of God's faithfulness. It reflects the peace that surpasses understanding, which believers experience when they rest in God's promises.

1. Jeremiah
The prophet who received this vision from God. He was called to deliver messages of both judgment and hope to the people of Judah.

2. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment and exile due to their disobedience to God.

3. Babylonian Exile
The context of Jeremiah's prophecies, where the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their sin.

4. God's Promise of Restoration
The broader context of Jeremiah 31, where God promises to restore Israel and Judah, bringing them back from exile and establishing a new covenant.

5. Vision of Hope
The pleasant sleep Jeremiah experiences symbolizes the peace and hope that comes from God's promises of restoration.The Assurance of God's Promises
God's promises bring peace and hope, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Just as Jeremiah found comfort in his vision, believers can find assurance in God's faithfulness.

The Importance of Spiritual Rest
Jeremiah's pleasant sleep symbolizes the spiritual rest that comes from trusting in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to find rest in God's Word and His plans for their lives.

Hope in Restoration
The vision of restoration for Israel and Judah serves as a reminder that God is always working towards redemption and renewal. This hope is fulfilled in Christ and is available to all believers.

The Role of Prophetic Visions
Prophetic visions, like Jeremiah's, serve to encourage and guide God's people. They remind us of God's sovereignty and His ultimate plan for restoration.

Living in the Light of God's Promises
Believers are called to live with the confidence that God's promises will be fulfilled. This affects how we face challenges and how we share hope with others.(26) Upon this I awaked . . .--The words that follow have been very differently interpreted. By some writers (Rosenmller) they have been referred to Jehovah under the figure of the husband who has dreamt of his wife's return. Others (Ewald) have seen in them a quotation from some well-known psalm or hymn, like Psalm 17:15, indicating that in the golden days to which Jeremiah looked forward there should be freedom even from the evil and dark dreams of a time of peril, so that every man should be able to give thanks for the "sweet" gift of sleep (Psalm 127:2). It is, however, far more natural to take them as the prophet's own words. The vision of a restored Israel, such as he paints it in the preceding verses, had come to him in his sleep. (See Jeremiah 23:28; Joel 2:28, as to this mode of revelation.) And when he woke up there was no sense of bitter disappointment like that of the dreamer described in Isaiah 29:8. The promise that came to him when he woke was as distinct and blessed as the dream had been. The "sweet sleep" has its parallel in Proverbs 3:24. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 26. - Upon this I awaked, etc. Who the speaker is here has been much debated. That Jehovah is meant is not an admissible view. A weak believer may say complainingly, "Why sleepest thou?" but God himself cannot be represented under the image of a sleeper. There seems, however, to be no reason why the prophet should not have used this language. The doubt is whether a real, physical sleep is meant, or merely an ecstatic condition resembling sleep. Hengstenberg decides for the latter. But there is no parallel for sleep in the sense of ecstasy, and, on the other hand, there is evidence enough for dreams as the channels of Divine revelation (Genesis 31:10, 11; 1 Kings 3:5; 1 Kings 9:2; Joel 2:28). As Naegelsbach points out, this is the only unqualifiedly comforting prophecy in the whole book, and may well have left a sweet savour in the prophet's memory. Stern, indeed, was the reality which the moment of his waking brought back to him.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

At
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

this
זֹ֖את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

I awoke
הֱקִיצֹ֣תִי (hĕ·qî·ṣō·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6974: Arise, be awake, watch

and looked around.
וָאֶרְאֶ֑ה (wā·’er·’eh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

My sleep
וּשְׁנָתִ֖י (ū·šə·nā·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8142: Sleep

had been most pleasant to me.
עָ֥רְבָה (‘ā·rə·ḇāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6149: To be sweet or pleasing

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