Jeremiah 33:2

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

Thus saith {H559} the LORD {H3068} the maker {H6213} thereof, the LORD {H3068} that formed {H3335} it, to establish {H3559} it; the LORD {H3068} is his name {H8034};

"Thus says ADONAI the maker, ADONAI who formed [the universe] so as to keep directing it ADONAI is his name:

“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name:

Thus saith Jehovah that doeth it, Jehovah that formeth it to establish it; Jehovah is his name:

Context

Jeremiah 33:2 is part of a significant prophetic message given to Jeremiah while he was imprisoned in the court of the guard (Jeremiah 33:1). This chapter immediately follows the dramatic act of Jeremiah buying a field in Anathoth as a symbolic promise of future restoration, even as Jerusalem faced imminent destruction by the Babylonians. Amidst national despair and personal confinement, this verse serves as a powerful preamble, reaffirming God's ultimate authority and capability to fulfill the grand promises of healing, restoration, and a new covenant that follow in this chapter.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Creative Power: The verse emphatically declares God as "the maker thereof" and "the LORD that formed it." This highlights His absolute control and creative power, not only over the physical world but also over the destinies of nations and the unfolding of His divine plan. He is the ultimate architect and builder.
  • Purposeful Establishment: God doesn't just create; He creates "to establish it." This emphasizes that His work is not arbitrary but has a firm, enduring purpose. For Jeremiah's audience, this was a crucial reminder that despite the current upheaval, God's long-term plan for Israel's restoration and the establishment of His kingdom was unshakeable.
  • The Revelation of God's Name: "The LORD is his name" is a profound statement. "The LORD" translates the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, YHWH (Yahweh), God's personal, covenant name. It signifies His self-existence, eternal nature, and His faithfulness to His promises. This declaration grounds the subsequent prophecies in the unchanging character of the Almighty God.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew terms used here underscore God's multifaceted power:

  • "Maker" comes from the Hebrew verb 'asah (עָשָׂה), a general term for making or doing, often implying creation from existing materials or bringing something into being.
  • "Formed" is from yatsar (יָצַר), which conveys the idea of shaping or molding, much like a potter forms clay (Isaiah 45:18). This suggests intentionality and precise design in God's work.
  • "To establish" is from kun (כּוּן), meaning to set up, confirm, make firm, or prepare. It speaks to the stability, permanence, and enduring nature of God's work and purposes.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 33:2 offers immense comfort and assurance for believers today. In times of uncertainty, chaos, or personal distress, this verse reminds us:

  • God is in Control: The same God who made and formed all things, and whose name signifies His eternal faithfulness, is still at work. He is sovereign over our circumstances and the course of history.
  • His Promises are Sure: Because God is the "establisher," His word and promises are not fleeting but are firm and reliable. We can trust in His ability to bring to pass what He has declared, whether it's the new covenant of grace or His personal promises to us.
  • Hope in His Character: The declaration "The LORD is his name" invites us to place our hope not just in what God does, but in who He is—the unchangeable, all-powerful, and covenant-keeping God. This foundational truth provides stability for our faith.
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.

  • Isaiah 37:26

    Hast thou not heard long ago, [how] I have done it; [and] of ancient times, that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste defenced cities [into] ruinous heaps.

  • Exodus 15:3

    The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

  • Exodus 6:3

    And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by [the name of] God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

  • Exodus 3:14

    And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

  • Exodus 3:15

    And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this [is] my name for ever, and this [is] my memorial unto all generations.

  • Psalms 87:5

    And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

  • Isaiah 43:1

    ¶ But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called [thee] by thy name; thou [art] mine.

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