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Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks through Jeremiah to the house of Israel and Judah during a period of national collapse and promised restoration. He announces a specific future moment when He will fulfill a prior gracious promise.
The words — The Hebrew אַצְמִיחַ ('atz.Mi.ach) literally means "I will cause to sprout," paired with צֶ֣מַח (Tze.mach), meaning "a branch." These terms establish a botanical metaphor for a coming Davidic ruler.
The thread — This "righteous Branch" motif appears in Jeremiah 23:5, Isaiah 4:2, and Isaiah 11:1. Each passage uses the same sprouting imagery to describe a future figure who will establish justice.
Why it lands — The text declares that divine justice and righteousness will be administered through a specific Davidic line, not through human political systems. A reader must recognize that the promise of secure dwelling and justice depends entirely on God's active intervention.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- Isaiah 4:2 On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.
- Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
- Zechariah 3:8 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
- Psalms 72:1 Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
- Isaiah 53:2 He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
- 2 Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
- Psalms 45:4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
- Psalms 45:7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
- Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.