Jeremiah 23:6

Authorized King James Version

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּיָמָיו֙

H3117

In his days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

תִּוָּשַׁ֣ע

H3467

shall be saved

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

and Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

יִשְׁכֹּ֣ן

H7931

shall dwell

to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)

לָבֶ֑טַח

H983

safely

properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely

וְזֶה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

שְּׁמ֥וֹ

H8034

and this is his name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

אֲֽשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

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יִקְרְא֖וֹ

H7121

whereby he shall be called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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יְהוָ֥ה׀

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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צִדְקֵֽנוּ׃

H6664

the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing righteousness contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood righteousness. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 23 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding righteousness in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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