I will not hide my face anymore from the house of Israel, because I have poured out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord God—the final verse of chapter 39, establishing that restoration includes the permanent return of God's presence and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise that God will not hide his face means that divine presence and protection are permanently secured; the exile experience of separation from God is concluded. The pouring out of the Spirit connects to the promise of chapter 37:14 and to the new covenant promise of Jeremiah 31; restoration includes the gift of God's Spirit. The formula 'declares the Lord God' emphasizes divine authority and finality; this is God's permanent commitment to the restored people. This verse establishes the spiritual climax of restoration; not only is Israel returned to the land and united as a nation, but God's Spirit dwells among them permanently.

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