Jeremiah 33

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Full text for Jeremiah Chapter 33

1¶ Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying,

2Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD [is] his name;

3Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

4For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;

5They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but [it is] to fill them with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my fury, and for all whose wickedness I have hid my face from this city.

6Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

7And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.

8And 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.

9And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.

10¶ Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye say [shall be] desolate without man and without beast, [even] in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast,

11The 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.

12Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing [their] flocks to lie down.

13In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth [them], saith the LORD.

14Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.

15In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

16In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this [is the name] wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.

17¶ For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

18Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.

19And the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,

20Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season;

21[Then] may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers.

22As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me.

23Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,

24Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.

25Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant [be] not with day and night, [and if] I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;

26Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, [so] that I will not take [any] of his seed [to be] rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.

AI Analysis

AI Summaries

Short Summary

The Lord speaks to Jeremiah in prison, promising restoration and healing for Jerusalem and Judah despite their present desolation. He declares a future where joy and praise will return, and a righteous Branch from David will rule, ensuring safety and justice. The Lord's covenant with David and the Levites is affirmed as eternal, as steadfast as the ordinances of day and night.

Medium Summary

While imprisoned, Jeremiah receives a second divine message promising a profound restoration for Judah and Jerusalem. The Lord acknowledges the city's destruction as a consequence of His anger against their wickedness but pledges to bring health, cure, and abundant peace. He will return the captivity of both Judah and Israel, cleanse them from sin, and rebuild them, making Jerusalem a source of joy and honor among nations. The desolate land will again hear sounds of gladness and praise, and flocks will return. Furthermore, the Lord promises to raise up a "Branch of righteousness" from David, who will establish justice and ensure the perpetual reign of David's lineage and the continuous service of the Levites, confirming these covenants as immutable as the natural order.

Long Summary

From his prison, Jeremiah receives a second word from the Lord, who identifies Himself as the Creator and promises to reveal great and hidden things. The Lord explains that Jerusalem's current destruction by the Chaldeans is a result of His anger over the people's wickedness. However, He pledges a future of healing and cure, revealing abundant peace and truth. The Lord promises to reverse the captivity of both Judah and Israel, rebuilding them to their former state and cleansing them from all iniquity, granting full pardon. This restoration will make Jerusalem a name of joy, praise, and honor before all nations, who will marvel at God's goodness. The desolate cities of Judah and Jerusalem will once again resound with voices of joy, gladness, bridegrooms, and brides, and the sacrifice of praise will be offered in the house of the Lord. Shepherds and their flocks will return to inhabit the land, from the mountains to the south. The Lord further promises to fulfill His good word to Israel and Judah by raising up a "Branch of righteousness" from David, who will execute judgment and righteousness, ensuring Judah's salvation and Jerusalem's safe dwelling, and the city will be called "The LORD our righteousness." The divine covenant assures that David will never lack a descendant to sit on the throne, nor will the Levites lack priests to offer continual sacrifices. The Lord emphasizes the unbreakability of these covenants, comparing them to the immutable covenant of day and night and the ordinances of heaven and earth, thereby guaranteeing the multiplication of David's seed and the Levites who minister to Him, and affirming that He has not cast off His chosen people.

Core Concepts

  • Divine Promise of RestorationThe Lord repeatedly promises to heal, cure, rebuild, and return the captivity of Judah and Israel, restoring them to their former state of prosperity and peace.
  • Cleansing and PardonCentral to the restoration is God's pledge to cleanse His people from all their iniquity and pardon their sins, enabling a renewed relationship with Him.
  • The Righteous BranchA significant messianic prophecy foretells the coming of a "Branch of righteousness" from the lineage of David, who will execute justice and righteousness in the land, ensuring Judah's salvation.
  • Unbreakable CovenantsThe chapter strongly emphasizes the immutability of God's covenants with David (regarding a perpetual kingly line) and with the Levites (regarding a perpetual priesthood), likening their steadfastness to the unchanging order of day and night.
  • Return of Joy and ProsperityDespite the current desolation, the Lord promises that the land will once again be filled with sounds of joy, gladness, and praise, and will be re-inhabited by people and flocks.
  • Jerusalem's Future GloryThe restored Jerusalem is prophesied to become a name of joy, praise, and honor before all nations, reflecting the goodness and prosperity bestowed upon it by the Lord.