Jeremiah 33:25 kjv
Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;
Jeremiah 33:25 nkjv
"Thus says the LORD: 'If My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth,
Jeremiah 33:25 niv
This is what the LORD says: 'If I have not made my covenant with day and night and established the laws of heaven and earth,
Jeremiah 33:25 esv
Thus says the LORD: If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed order of heaven and earth,
Jeremiah 33:25 nlt
But this is what the LORD says: I would no more reject my people than I would change my laws that govern night and day, earth and sky.
Jeremiah 33 25 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 33:21 | “I also gave them a statute that would not depart, concerning the tribe of Levi: there shall not be cut off from Levi a man before Me on the throne of David.” | Fulfillment of covenant |
| Numbers 18:23 | “But the Levites shall perform the service of the tabernacle of meeting, and they shall bear their iniquity; it shall be a statute forever to them throughout their generations.” | Levitical service |
| Deuteronomy 18:5 | “For the Lord your God has chosen him out of all your tribes, to stand and serve in the name of the Lord, him and his sons forever.” | Divine selection |
| Exodus 40:15 | “and you shall anoint them as you anointed their fathers, that they may serve Me as priests.” | Anointing for service |
| Hebrews 7:11 | “Therefore if perfection was through the Levitical ministry, for on what basis would men still need to arise another priest according to the order of Melchizedek, and not according to the order of Aaron?” | Levitical insufficiency |
| Hebrews 7:24 | “but He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.” | Unchanging priesthood |
| Revelation 5:10 | “and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.” | New Testament priesthood |
| Isaiah 61:6 | “But you shall be named the priests of the Lord, they shall call you the ministers of our God.” | Called as priests |
| Psalm 110:4 | “The Lord has sworn and will not relent, ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’” | Messianic priesthood |
| Malachi 2:4 | “Then you shall know that I sent this commandment to you, that My covenant with Levi might continue,' says the Lord of hosts.” | Covenant with Levi |
| John 1:29 | “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” | Lamb of God |
| 1 Corinthians 15:3 | “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,” | Christ's sacrifice |
| Romans 3:23 | “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” | Universal sin |
| 1 Timothy 2:5 | “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,” | Sole Mediator |
| Acts 4:12 | “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” | Salvation only in Christ |
| Matthew 28:20 | “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” | His presence assured |
| Romans 11:29 | “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” | God's unfailing gifts |
| 1 Peter 2:9 | “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” | Royal priesthood |
| Ephesians 2:19 | “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreign visitors, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,” | Household of God |
| Ephesians 4:11 | “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,” | Spiritual gifts |
Jeremiah 33 verses
Jeremiah 33 25 Meaning
This verse assures a perpetual covenant for the Levitical priesthood, symbolizing God's enduring faithfulness and the continuity of His service, both earthly and ultimately spiritual.
Jeremiah 33 25 Context
Jeremiah 33:25 is part of a larger oracle concerning the restoration of Jerusalem and the Davidic line after the Babylonian exile. God is making a new covenant with His people, assuring them of future prosperity and security. Within this chapter, God reiterates His faithfulness to His covenant promises made to David and to the Levitical priesthood. The assurance in verse 25 signifies the enduring nature of the covenant, guaranteeing that the lineage and function of the priests would not cease, though its form would be perfected.
Jeremiah 33 25 Word Analysis
- 'akh (אָח): "Brother". In a broader sense, it implies covenantal relationship and solidarity.
- dayits (דַּיִץ): This word is not found in standard Hebrew lexicons and likely an error or variant. However, interpreting the intent of the verse within its context:
- If it's a corruption of
et(עֵת), meaning "time," then it could imply "my law at appointed times." - If it's a corruption of
dayaq(דּיַק), meaning "justice" or "righteousness," it would relate to divine statutes. - Considering the grammatical structure and likely intended meaning, it is more probable that this word is either a rare or misplaced term, or there's a textual issue, and the verse intends to convey something about God's law or commandments.
- If it's a corruption of
- shalom (שָׁלוֹם): "Peace," "welfare," "completeness," "well-being." It denotes holistic restoration and prosperity, not just the absence of conflict.
etsi(עֵצִי): "My statutes," "My ordinances," "My laws." Refers to God's divine regulations and principles.hayom(הַיּוֹם): "this day." Emphasizes the present reality and proclamation of God's unwavering commitment.- yaqūmu (יָקוּמוּ): "will stand," "will be established." Indicates permanence and firm establishment.
brisiti(בְּרִיתִי): "My covenant." The fundamental agreement and bond between God and His people.
Word Group Analysis
- "akh dayits shalom 'etsi" (אָח דַּיִץ שָׁלוֹם עֵצִי): This phrase, as discussed with the ambiguity of "dayits," likely intends to communicate God’s faithfulness to His covenantal "law" or "statutes," ensuring ongoing "peace" and "welfare." The structure implies that as a brother (in covenant relationship), God’s ordinances secure the promise of His abiding peace and the establishment of His statutes.
Jeremiah 33 25 Bonus Section
The assurance of God’s statutes standing suggests a deeper principle than just the continuation of an earthly ritual. It foreshadows the internalization of God’s law within the hearts of His people, a hallmark of the New Covenant described in Jeremiah 31:33, “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” This spiritual transformation is achieved through the redemptive work of Christ, making God’s eternal statutes a living reality within believers.
Jeremiah 33 25 Commentary
Jeremiah 33:25 reaffirms the stability of God's covenant. Despite human failures and the consequences of disobedience, God's faithfulness to His promises concerning the Levitical lineage and their service remains secure. This points forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is the true High Priest of a better covenant. His priesthood is eternal and spiritual, transcending the earthly Levitical system, offering perfect atonement and everlasting access to God for all who believe. The "peace" and "statutes" here speak of the enduring spiritual realities established through Christ's sacrifice and ongoing intercession.