Jeremiah33
English Standard Version
1The of the Lord to a time, while he was still in the of the :
2 the Lord who the earth, the Lord who it to it— the Lord is his :
3 to me and I will you, and will you and you have .
4 the Lord, the of , concerning the of and the of the of that were torn to make a defense against the and against the :
5They are in to against the and to them with the of whom I shall in my and my , I have my because of all their .
6 , I will to it and , and I will them and to them of and .
7I will the of and the of , and them as they were at .
8I will them the their against me, and I will the their and against me.
9And this city shall be to me a of , a and a before the of the shall of the I for them. They shall and of the and the I it.
10 the Lord: In of you , It is a or , in the of and the of that are , or , there shall be
11the of and the of , the of the and the of the , the of those who , as they to the of the Lord: Give to the Lord of , the Lord is , his endures ! I will the of the as at , the Lord.
12 the Lord of : In that is , , and in of its , there shall be of their .
13In the of the , in the of the , and in the of the , in the of , the , and in the of , shall the of the one who them, the Lord.
14 , the are , the Lord, when I will the I to the of and the of .
15In those and at that I will cause a to for , and he shall and in the .
16In those will be , and will . And is the name by it will be : The Lord is our .
17 the Lord: shall a to the of the of ,
18and the shall a my to , to , and to .
19The of the Lord to :
20 the Lord: you can my with the and my with the , so that and will come at their appointed ,
21then my with my may be , so that he shall have a to on his , and my covenant with the my .
22 the of be and the of the be , I will the of my , and the who to me.
23The of the Lord to :
24Have you are , The Lord has the he ? Thus they have my so that they are a in their .
25 the Lord: I have my with and and the of and ,
26 I will the of and my and will of his to over the of , , and . I will their and will have on them.
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Jeremiah 33.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The restoration of the Jews. (1-13). The Messiah promised; happiness of his times. (14-26).
vv1-13
Those who expect to receive comforts from God, must call upon him. Promises are given, not to do away, but to quicken and encourage prayer. These promises lead us to the gospel of Christ; and in that God has revealed truth to direct us, and peace to make us easy. All who by sanctifying grace are cleansed from the filth of sin, by pardoning mercy are freed from the guilt. When sinners are thus justified, washed, and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Holy Spirit, they are enabled to walk before God in peace and purity. Many are led to perceive the real difference between the people of God and the world around them, and to fear the Divine wrath. It is promised that the people who were long in sorrow, shall again be filled with joy. Where the Lord gives righteousness and peace, he will give all needful supplies for temporal wants; and all we have will be comforts, as sanctified by the word and by prayer.
vv14-26
To crown the blessings God has in store, here is a promise of the Messiah. He imparts righteousness to his church, for he is made of God to us righteousness; and believers are made the righteousness of God in him. Christ is our Lord God, our righteousness, our sanctification, and our redemption. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. But in this world prosperity and adversity succeed each other, as light and darkness, day and night. The covenant of priesthood shall be secured. And all true believers are a holy priesthood, a royal priesthood, they offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God; themselves, in the first place, as living sacrifices. The promises of that covenant shall have full accomplishment in the gospel Israel. In Gal. 6:16, all that walk according to the gospel rule, are made to be the Israel of God, on whom shall be peace and mercy. Let us not despise the families which were of old the chosen people of God, though for a time they seem to be cast off.
Key Words
דָּבָר: a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
יִרְמְיָה: Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
שֵׁנִי: properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
עָצָר: to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
חָצֵר: a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
מַטָּרָא: a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)
כֹּה: properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
עָשָׂה: to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יָצַר: to mould into a form; especially as apotter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
Cross References
Jeremiah 33Direct verbal parallel promising the righteous Branch of David to execute judgment.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Parallel designation of the Messiah/city as "The Lord our righteousness" (Jehovah Tsidkenu).
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Uses identical metaphorical language of bringing health and cure to wounded Zion.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Historical fulfillment where returning exiles sang these exact words of praise in Jerusalem.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Establishes the historical setting: Jeremiah shut up in the court of the prison.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Parallels God forming His purpose from ancient times to execute it.
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Connects God's promise of restoration with the requirement to call and pray.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Thematic link of calling upon the Lord and receiving His answer.
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Parallel mention of the siege mounts thrown up against Jerusalem's houses.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Parallels cleansing from iniquity using the imagery of ritual purification.
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Echoes Israel being created to be a name, praise, and glory to God.
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Explains the practice of sheep passing under the hand/rod of the shepherd.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Parallels the apostle's prison experience: though bound, God's word is not.
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Exalts the pardoning grace of God who passes over transgressions.
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New Testament application of the covenant promises to the "Israel of God."
Supported by Matthew Henry
Identifies the significance of "the LORD" (Jehovah) as His covenant name.
Supported by JFB