Jeremiah 33:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then 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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

then I will also reject the descendants of Ya'akov and of my servant David, not choosing from his descendants people to rule over the descendants of Avraham, Yis'chak and Ya'akov. For I will cause their captives to come back, and I will show them compassion.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them.”

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{H1571} will I cast away^{H3988} the seed^{H2233} of Jacob^{H3290}, and David^{H1732} my servant^{H5650}, so that I will not take^{H3947} any of his seed^{H2233} to be rulers^{H4910} over the seed^{H2233} of Abraham^{H85}, Isaac^{H3446}, and Jacob^{H3290}: for I will cause their captivity^{H7622} to return^{{H7725}{H7725}}, and have mercy^{H7355} on them.

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Commentary for Jeremiah 33:26

Jeremiah 33:26 is a verse that speaks to the heart of the covenantal relationship between God and the people of Israel. It is set within the broader context of the Book of Jeremiah, which addresses the impending judgment on Judah for their idolatry and disobedience, as well as the hope of restoration that follows. This verse is part of a larger section (Jeremiah 33:14-26) that reaffirms God's commitment to His promises, despite the people's unfaithfulness.

In this verse, God declares that He will not reject the descendants of Jacob and David entirely. The phrase "cast away" does not imply a complete abandonment but rather a disciplinary action, a temporary setting aside due to the people's sin. The mention of "David my servant" refers to the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7), where God promised David an everlasting dynasty. Despite the coming exile, God indicates that He will not utterly reject David's lineage from leadership over Israel.

The historical context of this verse is the period leading up to the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), when the people of Judah were facing the consequences of their disobedience. The verse serves as a reminder that even in the midst of judgment, God's mercy endures, and His ultimate plan includes restoration and compassion. He promises to bring back the exiles ("cause their captivity to return") and to extend mercy to them, foreshadowing the eventual return from Babylon and the future hope of a restored kingdom under a righteous ruler from David's line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

In summary, Jeremiah 33:26 conveys a message of both judgment and hope. It acknowledges the reality of divine discipline for covenant unfaithfulness but also emphasizes the enduring nature of God's promises to the patriarchs and to David. It assures the people that despite their current circumstances, God's plan includes their restoration and the continuation of David's line, pointing to a future when God's mercy will be fully realized.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1571
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גַּם
   Transliteration: gam
   Pronunciation: gam
   Description: by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather; properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and; again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3988
   There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָאַס
   Transliteration: mâʼaç
   Pronunciation: maw-as'
   Description: a primitive root; to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear; abhor, cast away (off), contemn, despise, disdain, (become) loathe(some), melt away, refuse, reject, reprobate, [idiom] utterly, vile person.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2233
   There are 205 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זֶרַע
   Transliteration: zeraʻ
   Pronunciation: zeh'-rah
   Description: from זָרַע; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity; [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3290
   There are 319 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַעֲקֹב
   Transliteration: Yaʻăqôb
   Pronunciation: yah-ak-obe'
   Description: from עָקַב; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch; Jacob.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1732
   There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּוִד
   Transliteration: Dâvid
   Pronunciation: daw-veed'
   Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5650
   There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶבֶד
   Transliteration: ʻebed
   Pronunciation: eh'-bed
   Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
8. Strong's Number: H4910
   There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָשַׁל
   Transliteration: mâshal
   Pronunciation: maw-shal'
   Description: a primitive root; to rule; (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power.
   
9. Strong's Number: H85
   There are 1159 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַבְרָהָם
   Transliteration: ʼAbrâhâm
   Pronunciation: ab-raw-hawm'
   Description: contracted from אָב and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram; Abraham.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3446
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יִשְׂחָק
    Transliteration: Yischâq
    Pronunciation: yis-khawk'
    Description: from שַׁחֲצוֹם; he will laugh; Jischak, the heir of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִצְחָק.
    
11. Strong's Number: H7622
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שְׁבוּת
    Transliteration: shᵉbûwth
    Pronunciation: sheb-ooth'
    Description: or שְׁבִית; from שָׁבָה; exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity; captive(-ity).
    
12. Strong's Number: H7725
    There are 952 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שׁוּב
    Transliteration: shûwb
    Pronunciation: shoob
    Description: a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again; ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw.
    
13. Strong's Number: H7355
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָחַם
    Transliteration: râcham
    Pronunciation: raw-kham'
    Description: a primitive root; to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate; have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely.