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Jeremiah 33

Jeremiah 33:11

The Excellence of the Restored Nation · Jeremiah 33:1–13
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Translations

Modern
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
Traditional
The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the Lord.
Literal
…the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of those saying—‘Praise YHWH of Hosts, for YHWH is good, for His loving devotion is forever’—of those bringing thank offerings into the house of YHWH. For I will turn back the captivity of the land as at the first, says YHWH.
Latin
…vox gaudii et vox lætitiæ, vox sponsi et vox sponsæ, vox dicentium: Confitemini Domino exercituum, quoniam bonus Dominus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus: et portantium vota in domum Domini: reducam enim conversionem terræ sicut a principio, dicit Dominus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Notes

Jeremiah 33:11

bride and bridegroom: Compare the earlier prophecies in Jeremiah 7:34 and 25:10.

Jeremiah 33:10–11

Seventy years of exile would come first, but the Lord’s curse (Jeremiah 7:34) would be reversed (25:10–12). Singing would mark the restored worship (Psalm 136:1). This prediction came true in 538 to 536 BC when worship in Jerusalem was restored and the foundations of the Second Temple were laid (Ezra 3).

Jeremiah 33:1–26

  • As Jerusalem and the king of Judah faced invaders, God gave Jeremiah insight into His long-term plan. The promises would only come true after the destruction. The nation's hope was not in avoiding destruction but in the purification it would bring.

  • Jeremiah was confined in the courtyard of the guard in the royal palace from late 587 BC, during the siege, until Jerusalem fell in August 586 BC (see Jeremiah 32:2).

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

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah God, Being and Attributes of Messiah Postexilic Period

Topics

God: Mercy of Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Marriage: Celebrated with Great Rejoicing Offerings: Figurative Praise is Due to God on Account of His Goodness Praise: should be offered with Gladness Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sacrifices of Praise The Goodness of God: Manifested: Magnify The Mercy of God: should be Magnified