Jeremiah 33:24

Considerest 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.

Considerest {H7200} thou not what this people {H5971} have spoken {H1696}, saying {H559}, The two {H8147} families {H4940} which the LORD {H3068} hath chosen {H977}, he hath even cast them off {H3988}? thus they have despised {H5006} my people {H5971}, that they should be no more a nation {H1471} before {H6440} them.

"Haven't you noticed that these people are saying, 'ADONAI has rejected the two families he chose'? Hence they despise my people and no longer look at them as a nation.

“Have you not noticed what these people are saying: ‘The LORD has rejected the two families He had chosen’? So they despise My people and no longer regard them as a nation.

Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which Jehovah did choose, he hath cast them off? thus do they despise my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.

Jeremiah 33:24 captures the deep despair and widespread skepticism during a critical period in Israel's history. The verse highlights the prevalent belief among surrounding nations, and even some within Judah, that the LORD had completely abandoned His chosen people.

Context of Jeremiah 33:24

This verse is found within a section of Jeremiah's prophecy (chapters 30-33) often referred to as the "Book of Consolation." While the nation of Judah was facing imminent or ongoing Babylonian exile, destruction of Jerusalem, and immense suffering, God gives Jeremiah messages of hope and future restoration. Despite the dire circumstances, God reiterates His unwavering covenant promises. The people's statement in verse 24 reflects the prevailing doubt that God could or would restore a nation seemingly utterly defeated and scattered.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Despair and Skepticism: The verse powerfully illustrates the human tendency to doubt God's faithfulness when circumstances appear hopeless. "This people" refers to those who observed Judah's downfall and concluded that God's plan for them was over.
  • God's Unbreakable Covenant: The core of the verse is the challenge to God's commitment to "The two families which the LORD hath chosen." These are Israel (the northern kingdom) and Judah (the southern kingdom), both descended from Jacob and both recipients of God's promises. Even though they were divided politically and had both sinned, God's election of them was eternal.
  • Divine Faithfulness Despite Appearance: The accusation that God "hath even cast them off" is directly countered by the surrounding chapters of Jeremiah, which promise a glorious future and restoration of the nation. God never truly casts off His people whom He has chosen by covenant.
  • National Identity and Destiny: The phrase "that they should be no more a nation before them" highlights the enemy's desire and belief that Israel's distinct identity and national existence would cease. This underscores the spiritual battle over God's people and His purposes for them.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "the two families" (KJV) directly translates from the Hebrew mishechotayim (משפחותיים), emphasizing the two distinct branches that emerged from the twelve tribes of Israel after the division of the kingdom following Solomon's reign. This specific phrasing reinforces that God's promises encompassed both Judah and Israel, despite their long separation and distinct fates in exile. The people's accusation that God "hath even cast them off" implies a breaking of the covenant, but Jeremiah's message consistently affirms God's enduring commitment, even in judgment.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 33:24 serves as a powerful reminder for believers today. When life's circumstances seem to contradict God's promises, or when external voices sow doubt, this verse encourages us to remember God's unchanging character and His faithfulness. Just as God would not "cast off" Israel and Judah, so too does He remain true to His covenants with His people today. We are called to trust His word, even when the evidence of our senses or the opinions of the world suggest otherwise. God's plans for His people, both then and now, are ultimately for their good and His glory, leading to a promised future of hope and peace.

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.

  • Psalms 83:4

    They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from [being] a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

  • Psalms 44:13

    Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

  • Psalms 44:14

    Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.

  • Nehemiah 4:2

    And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?

  • Nehemiah 4:4

    Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:

  • Lamentations 4:15

    They cried unto them, Depart ye; [it is] unclean; depart, depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn [there].

  • Ezekiel 26:2

    Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken [that was] the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, [now] she is laid waste:

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