Bible Commentary

As 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. Verse 22. So will I multiply the seed of David] This must be understood of the spiritual David, Jesus Christ, and his progeny, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:22”

[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. 21. See 2Sa 7:12-16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges This promise also has been not literally, but spiritually fulfilled, for in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:21”

Thus 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; Jer 33:20-26 If ye can break My covenant of the day, and My covenant of the night . . . Then may also My … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:20”

And the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying, 19 22. God’s Covenant is as certain in its working as the ordinances of nature. Cp. Psa 89:34 ff. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah,…. For the further explanation and confirmation of what is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:19”

Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually. 18. The making of the Levites co-extensive with the priests, while in consonance with the Deuteronomic legislation (e.g. Deu 17:9; Deu 17:18), was no longer recognised in Nehemiah’s day. Probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:18”

For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; 17. David man ] lit. as mg. There shall not be cut off from David. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Read literally, these verses promise the permanent restoration of the Davidic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:17”

In 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. Verse 16. And this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness.] See what has been said on Jer 23:6, (See Clarke on Jer 23:6,) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:16”

In 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. 15, 16. See notes on Jer 23:5 f. For the name applied ( Jer 33:6) not to the king but to the city cp. Eze 48:35. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:15”

Behold, 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. 14 18. The Kingly and Priestly Offices shall be re-established. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 14 26. See introd. summary to the section. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:14”

In 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. 13. him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 33:13”