Jeremiah 33:26

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.

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.

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.'"

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.”

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.

Jeremiah 33:26 is a powerful declaration of God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises, despite the disobedience and impending judgment faced by His people, Israel. This verse assures that God will not abandon the descendants of Jacob and David, but will instead fulfill His promises of restoration and mercy.

Context of Jeremiah 33:26

This verse is found within Jeremiah's "Book of Consolation" (chapters 30-33), a section rich with prophecies of hope and restoration for Judah and Israel, even as they faced the devastating Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah 33 specifically emphasizes the certainty of God's covenant with David concerning an everlasting dynasty, and with the Levitical priests concerning a perpetual priesthood. The preceding verses, Jeremiah 33:20-21, compare the stability of God's covenant with David and the Levites to the unchangeable ordinances of day and night. The people had doubted God's faithfulness due to their dire circumstances, but this passage reaffirms His steadfastness.

Key Themes and Messages

  • God's Unbreakable Covenants: The verse implicitly refers to the Abrahamic Covenant (concerning the "seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob") and the Davidic Covenant (concerning "David my servant" and his "seed [to be] rulers"). God's rhetorical question, "Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant...", serves as a strong affirmation that He will *not* cast them away, because His covenants are as sure as the cosmic order.
  • Divine Faithfulness: Despite Israel's unfaithfulness and the judgment of exile, God's character remains true to His word. His promises are not dependent on human performance but on His own nature. This highlights God's enduring love and commitment to His chosen people.
  • Promise of Restoration and Mercy: The latter part of the verse explicitly states the reason for His faithfulness: "for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them." This is a direct promise of restoration from the Babylonian exile, emphasizing God's compassionate nature and His intention to bring His people back to their land and favor. This echoes other promises of return, such as those found in Jeremiah 29:10.

Linguistic Insights

The opening phrase, "Then will I cast away...", might sound like a conditional threat, but in the context of the preceding verses (20-21), it functions as a rhetorical question implying an emphatic negative. It's akin to saying, "If I could break my covenant with day and night, *then* I would cast away my people – but since I cannot, I will not." This rhetorical device powerfully underscores the immutability of God's promises and His unchanging nature.

Practical Application

For believers today, Jeremiah 33:26 offers profound comfort and assurance. It reminds us that God's faithfulness is not contingent on our perfection but on His unchanging character and His unbreakable covenants. Even when circumstances seem bleak or our own failures are evident, God remains true to His promises. This verse encourages us to trust in God's mercy and His power to restore, knowing that His plans for His people, both Israel and the church, will ultimately prevail. It is a powerful affirmation of hope that God will always fulfill His word.

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.

  • Jeremiah 31:37

    Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.

  • Isaiah 14:1

    ¶ For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.

  • Hosea 2:23

    And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to [them which were] not my people, Thou [art] my people; and they shall say, [Thou art] my God.

  • Isaiah 54:8

    In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

  • Hosea 1:7

    But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.

  • Ezekiel 39:25

    Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;

  • Jeremiah 31:20

    [Is] Ephraim my dear son? [is he] a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

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