Jeremiah 33:14

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.

Behold, the days {H3117} come {H935}, saith {H5002} the LORD {H3068}, that I will perform {H6965} that good {H2896} thing {H1697} which I have promised {H1696} unto the house {H1004} of Israel {H3478} and to the house {H1004} of Judah {H3063}.

"Here, the days are coming," says ADONAI, "when I will fulfill this good promise which I have proclaimed for the house of Isra'el and the house of Y'hudah.

Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will perform that good word which I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and concerning the house of Judah.

Jeremiah 33:14 is a profound declaration of God's unwavering faithfulness, offering a beacon of hope amidst a period of national crisis and despair for ancient Israel and Judah. It is a promise of restoration and the fulfillment of divine covenant.

Context of Jeremiah 33:14

This verse is found within the "Book of Consolation" (chapters 30-33) in the prophecy of Jeremiah. At this time, Judah was facing the Babylonian siege, and Jerusalem was on the brink of destruction or had already fallen. The people were in exile, feeling abandoned and hopeless. Amidst this bleak backdrop, the LORD delivers messages of future restoration, healing, and the renewal of His covenant with His people. Jeremiah 33:14 serves as a powerful affirmation that despite current judgment and suffering, God's ultimate plans for blessing and recovery would come to fruition. It sets the stage for the specific promise of a righteous King in the following verses, ensuring the stability and prosperity of the Davidic line.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Faithfulness: The core message is God's absolute commitment to His word. He declares, "I will perform that good thing which I have promised," underscoring His reliability and integrity. This theme resonates throughout Scripture, assuring believers that God is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19).
  • Promise of Restoration: "That good thing" refers to the comprehensive restoration of both the "house of Israel" (the northern kingdom, long dispersed) and the "house of Judah" (the southern kingdom, currently in exile). This encompasses spiritual renewal, physical return to the land, and national prosperity, all under divine guidance.
  • Messianic Hope: While not explicitly naming the Messiah here, this "good thing" is immediately clarified in Jeremiah 33:15 as the raising up of a "Branch of righteousness" from David, who would execute justice and righteousness in the land. This points directly to Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant promises to His people.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word translated "perform" (KJV) or "fulfill" (NIV) is qum (קוּם), which means to rise, stand up, establish, confirm, or fulfill. It conveys a strong sense of active execution and establishment, indicating that God will not merely intend but will bring to pass His promises with certainty. The phrase "that good thing" (tov, טוֹב) is broad, encompassing all the beneficial and pleasant aspects of God's covenant blessings, culminating in the establishment of His righteous kingdom.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 33:14 offers timeless encouragement for believers today. In times of personal or collective distress, this verse reminds us that God's promises are immutable. His plans for our good and His ultimate purposes for humanity will be fulfilled, regardless of present circumstances. It calls us to place our hope not in fleeting worldly conditions but in the unchanging character and word of God. Just as God promised and delivered a Savior in Jesus Christ, He continues to work out His sovereign will, bringing about His "good thing" in the lives of His people and in the world.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Haggai 2:6

    For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it [is] a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry [land];

  • Haggai 2:9

    The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

  • Jeremiah 23:5

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:20

    For all the promises of God in him [are] yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

  • Genesis 49:10

    The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him [shall] the gathering of the people [be].

  • Jeremiah 29:10

    For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

  • 1 Chronicles 17:13

    I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took [it] from [him] that was before thee:

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