Jeremiah 30:22
22. ye shall be my people, &c.—The covenant shall be renewed between God and His people through Messiah's mediation (Jer 30:21; 31:1, 33; 32:38; Eze 11:20; 36:28).
Jeremiah 31:1
1. At the same time—"In the latter days" (Jer 30:24).
the God of—manifesting My grace to (Ge 17:7; Mt 22:32; Re 21:3). all . . . Israel—not the exiles of the south kingdom of Judah only, but also the north kingdom of the ten tribes; and not merely Israel in general, but "all the families of Israel." Never yet fulfilled (Ro 11:26).Jeremiah 31:33
33. will be their God— (Jer 32:38).
Zechariah 13:9
9. through . . . fire—of trial (Ps 66:10; Am 4:11; 1Co 3:15; 1Pe 1:6, 7). It hence appears that the Jews' conversion is not to precede, but to follow, their external deliverance by the special interposition of Jehovah; which latter shall be the main cause of their conversion, combined with a preparatory inward shedding abroad in their hearts of the Holy Spirit (Zec 12:10-14); and here, "they shall call on My name," in their trouble, which brings Jehovah to their help (Ps 50:15).
my people— (Jer 30:18-22; Eze 11:19, 20; Ho 2:23).