Jeremiah 31:35

Translations

Modern

Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Traditional

Thus saith the Lord, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The Lord of hosts is his name:

Literal

Thus says YHWH, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea when its waves roar—YHWH of Hosts is His name:

Latin

Hæc dicit Dominus qui dat solem in lumine diei, ordinem lunæ et stellarum in lumine noctis: qui turbat mare, et sonant fluctus ejus: Dominus exercituum nomen illi:

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English

Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Notes

Jeremiah 31:35–37

The Lord compared his promise of the new covenant to his reliability in upholding the laws of nature.

Jeremiah 31:15–40

The Lord explained his future plan to rebuild a new nation from people who had suffered greatly during their long captivity.

Jeremiah 30:1–33:26

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 51:15
For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Jeremiah 10:16
The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Psalm 136:7–9
He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever.
Genesis 1:14–18
And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years.
Jeremiah 50:34
Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
Matthew 8:25–26
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
Matthew 5:45
…that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Isaiah 54:5
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.
Deuteronomy 4:19
When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.
Psalm 106:9
He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.
Jeremiah 51:19
The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Psalm 78:13
He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall.

Parallels

Hebrews 8:6–13

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Moon Promise

Topics

Astronomy: General Scriptures Concerning Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Creator God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Light: Sun, Moon, and Stars Appointed to Communicate to the Earth Moon: Its Light Night: The Moon and Stars Designed to Rule and Give Light By Oceans Sun: Created The Moon: Appointed: To Light the Earth by Night The Stars: God: Appointed to Give Light by Night The Sun: God: Appointed to Rule the Day

Jeremiah 31:35

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