The Hebrew word ʻăthereth, represented by H6283, means copiousness or abundance. It is a very rare term, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible. Its singular appearance highlights a specific divine promise of overwhelming blessing.
The sole use of H6283 is found in a prophecy of restoration in Jeremiah 33:6. In this passage, the LORD promises to bring health H724 and cure H4832 to His people. Following this promise of healing, God declares He will "reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth." The word is therefore directly linked to a divine act of revelation and the restoration of a state of complete well-being, characterized by peace H7965 and truth H571.
The meaning of H6283 is illuminated by the words surrounding it in its only context:
- H1540 gâlâh (to reveal, uncover): This is the action performed on the abundance. God doesn't just provide it; He actively reveals it, as He does with His secret plans for the prophets Amos 3:7 or His righteousness Isaiah 56:1.
- H7965 shâlôwm (peace, welfare, prosperity): This is one of the two elements found in abundance. It signifies not just an absence of conflict but a complete state of welfare and safety, as seen in God's thoughts toward His people Jeremiah 29:11 and His covenant of peace Isaiah 54:10.
- H571 ʼemeth (truth, stability, trustworthiness): This is the second element of the revealed abundance. It points to certainty and faithfulness, a foundational characteristic of God Himself, who is "abundant in goodness and truth" Exodus 34:6.
Though appearing just once, H6283 carries significant theological weight within its context of divine restoration.
- A Revealed Blessing: The abundance is not something earned or found, but something God chooses to reveal H1540. This underscores that true, copious peace and truth are gifts originating from God's sovereign will Jeremiah 33:6.
- The Zenith of Healing: The promise of an "abundance of peace and truth" comes directly after a promise to bring "health and cure" H4832. This suggests that the ultimate goal of God's restorative work is not merely physical healing, but a comprehensive state of spiritual and relational well-being.
- Qualities of the Divine Nature: The abundance is specifically of peace and truth, two core aspects of God's character. It is an overflowing of His own nature, where He gives His people a full measure of the very stability H571 and welfare H7965 that define Him (Exodus 34:6, Isaiah 26:3).
In summary, ʻăthereth H6283, while exceptionally rare, provides a powerful image of God's overflowing generosity. Its single use in Jeremiah 33:6 frames "abundance" not as material wealth, but as a divinely revealed deluge of peace H7965 and truth H571. It represents the climax of God's promise of healing and restoration, demonstrating that His desire is to provide a complete and secure state of well-being for His people.
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