Jeremiah 33:9
And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָ֣יְתָה
H1961
וְהָ֣יְתָה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 30
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לְשֵׁ֤ם
And it shall be to me a name
H8034
לְשֵׁ֤ם
And it shall be to me a name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
3 of 30
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
וּלְתִפְאֶ֔רֶת
and an honour
H8597
וּלְתִפְאֶ֔רֶת
and an honour
Strong's:
H8597
Word #:
6 of 30
ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
לְכֹ֖ל
H3605
לְכֹ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 30
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
גּוֹיֵ֣י
before all the nations
H1471
גּוֹיֵ֣י
before all the nations
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
8 of 30
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יִשְׁמְע֜וּ
which shall hear
H8085
יִשְׁמְע֜וּ
which shall hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
11 of 30
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 30
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 30
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַטּוֹבָה֙
all the good
H2896
הַטּוֹבָה֙
all the good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
14 of 30
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עֹ֥שֶׂה
that I do
H6213
עֹ֥שֶׂה
that I do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
17 of 30
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אוֹתָ֔ם
H853
אוֹתָ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
18 of 30
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וּפָחֲד֣וּ
unto them and they shall fear
H6342
וּפָחֲד֣וּ
unto them and they shall fear
Strong's:
H6342
Word #:
19 of 30
to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
וְרָֽגְז֗וּ
and tremble
H7264
וְרָֽגְז֗וּ
and tremble
Strong's:
H7264
Word #:
20 of 30
to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
עַ֤ל
H5921
עַ֤ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
21 of 30
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
22 of 30
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַטּוֹבָה֙
all the good
H2896
הַטּוֹבָה֙
all the good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
23 of 30
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
וְעַ֣ל
H5921
וְעַ֣ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
24 of 30
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
25 of 30
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַשָּׁל֔וֹם
and for all the prosperity
H7965
הַשָּׁל֔וֹם
and for all the prosperity
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
26 of 30
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
27 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Isaiah 60:5Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.Isaiah 62:7And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.Jeremiah 13:11For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.Nehemiah 6:16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.Isaiah 62:12And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.Psalms 40:3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Jeremiah 31:4Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.Jeremiah 26:6Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.Hosea 3:5Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.
Historical Context
Israel's calling from Abraham onward was to be a light to the nations (Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 42:6). Their exile defamed God's name among the nations (Ezekiel 36:20-23), but their restoration would vindicate His character. This missionary vision finds fulfillment in the church, where Jews and Gentiles together display God's wisdom (Ephesians 3:10) and anticipated the Great Commission's global reach.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the fact that your restoration brings God joy (not just relief) change your understanding of His heart toward you?
- In what ways should the church today be 'a name of joy, a praise and an honour' before all nations?
- Why does God's goodness produce 'fear and trembling' in observers—what's fearsome about grace?
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Analysis & Commentary
It shall be to me a name of joy (וְהָיְתָה לִּי לְשֵׁם שָׂשׂוֹן, vehaytah li leshem sason)—Restored Israel becomes God's reputation (shem, name) of sason (exultant joy). The phrase 'to me' is emphatic: their restoration brings God Himself joy, revealing His delight in redeeming rebels. A praise and an honour before all the nations (לִתְהִלָּה וּלְתִפְאֶרֶת לְכֹל גּוֹיֵי הָאָרֶץ, litehillah ultif'eret lekhol goyei ha'aretz)—Israel's restoration becomes global testimony to YHWH's grace.
They shall fear and tremble for all the goodness (וּפָחֲדוּ וְרָגְזוּ עַל כָּל־הַטּוֹבָה, ufachadu veragezu al kol-hatovah)—The nations' response mixes awe and trembling at God's overwhelming goodness. This paradox (trembling at goodness, not judgment) shows that grace is more fearsome than wrath—it reveals God's incomprehensible love.