Jeremiah 33:8

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

Modern
And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me.
Traditional
And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against me.
Literal
And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity by which they have sinned against Me, and I will forgive all their iniquities by which they have sinned against Me and by which they have transgressed against Me.
Latin
Et emundabo illos ab omni iniquitate sua in qua peccaverunt mihi, et propitius ero cunctis iniquitatibus eorum, in quibus dereliquerunt mihi et spreverunt me.

Original

Hebrew
English
And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me.

Notes

The Lord promised to cleanse and forgive all their rebellious sins. This promise was the foundation of the new, everlasting covenant (Jeremiah 31:34; 32:38–41).

  • 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Messiah

Topics

God: Mercy of Sin: Forgiveness of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Sanctification