ירמיהו, פרק ל״ג, פסוק ו׳

Following periods of intense upheaval and destruction, a divine promise emerges for a deep physical and spiritual restoration. This promise is directed at the wounded city of Jerusalem, where the rebuilding of the city is completely connected to the return and recovery of its people [רד״ק, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

When addressing this recovery, the message uses a double expression of healing. The primary approach among commentators is that this repetition serves to emphasize and clarify the promise, with both concepts describing the process of curing and growing healthy flesh over a wound [רד״ק, מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Conversely, another perspective draws a distinction between the two types of healing. One implies the external healing of a physical fracture or blow, while the other refers to curing an internal illness. According to this view, from the very wounds the city endured, God will provide a complete recovery that heals both from the outside and from within [מלבי״ם].

The promise of redemption also involves an act of revealing. This specific action is meaningful because the exact time of the ultimate redemption had been previously covered and hidden from the people. Now, God is preparing to uncover and bring forth a lasting peace [רד״ק, מצודת דוד].

Regarding the specific nature of this promised peace and truth, commentators offer different ways to understand the extent of the blessing. Most explain it as a reference to great wealth and plenty, meaning God will grant the people a massive abundance of peace and truth [רד״ק, מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Another view understands it simply as a direct blessing of peace [רש״י]. A different interpretation connects the concept to prayer and reconciliation, suggesting that God will show the people how peace and truth will eventually be appeased, returning to dwell among them in the future [מלבי״ם].