Jeremiah 33:25

The Covenant with David · Jeremiah 33:14–26
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Translations

Modern
This is what the LORD says: If I have not established My covenant with the day and the night and the fixed order of heaven and earth,
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;
Literal
Thus says YHWH: If My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the fixed orders of the heavens and earth,
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Si pactum meum inter diem et noctem, et leges cælo et terræ non posui,

Original

Hebrew
English
This is what the LORD says: If I have not established My covenant with the day and the night and the fixed order of heaven and earth,

Notes

The Lord had rejected individuals, cities, and kingdoms, but he would never abandon his people, who spanned many generations.

  • 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).

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.

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Messiah Servant of the Lord Tribe of Levi

Topics

David: King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Him and his Kingdom God: Faithfulness of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Earth: God: Enlightens