Jeremiah 33:2
Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;
Original Language Analysis
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֥ה
it the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
it the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֹשָׂ֑הּ
the maker
H6213
עֹשָׂ֑הּ
the maker
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יְהוָ֥ה
it the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
it the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יוֹצֵ֥ר
that formed
H3335
יוֹצֵ֥ר
that formed
Strong's:
H3335
Word #:
6 of 10
to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e., form a resolution)
אוֹתָ֛הּ
H853
אוֹתָ֛הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לַהֲכִינָ֖הּ
it to establish
H3559
לַהֲכִינָ֖הּ
it to establish
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
Cross References
Exodus 15:3The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.Exodus 6:3And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.Isaiah 37:26Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of ancient times, that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste defenced cities into ruinous heaps.
Historical Context
Written during the Babylonian siege when Jerusalem's destruction seemed certain, this verse anchors hope in God's creative power. The same God who 'formed' Adam from dust (using yatsar) can reform His devastated people. The triple emphasis counters the nation's despair with divine ability.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's identity as Creator-Former-Establisher speak to areas of your life that feel ruined beyond repair?
- What difference does it make that YHWH's name (His essential character) guarantees His restoration promises?
- In what ways does God's creative power demonstrated in Genesis inform your expectations for new beginnings?
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Analysis & Commentary
The LORD the maker thereof (יְהוָה עֹשָׂהּ, YHWH osah)—God identifies Himself as Creator who formed it (יָצַר, yatsar, the potter's shaping) to establish it (לַהֲכִינָהּ, lahakinah, to make firm/secure). The threefold description—maker, former, establisher—grounds restoration promises in God's creative sovereignty. What He formed in creation, He can re-form in redemption.
The LORD is his name (יְהוָה שְׁמוֹ, YHWH shemo)—The covenant name YHWH (the self-existent One) guarantees His promises. His character ensures His faithfulness. This formula echoes Exodus 15:3 and anticipates the New Jerusalem where God's name will be on His people's foreheads (Revelation 22:4).