Jeremiah 33:2

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Jeremiah 33:2 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name:

King James Version KJV

Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;

American Standard Version ASV

Thus saith Jehovah that doeth it, Jehovah that formeth it to establish it; Jehovah is his name:

Bible in Basic English BBE

These are the words of the Lord, who is doing it, the Lord who is forming it, to make it certain; the Lord is his name;

Free Bible Version FBV

This is what the Lord says, the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who shaped it and set it in place, the Lord is his name:

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thus sayth the Lord, the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, and established it, the Lord is his Name.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thus said Jehovah its maker, Jehovah its former, at establishing it, Jehovah [is] His name:

World English Bible WEB

“The LORD who does it, the LORD who forms it to establish it—the LORD is his name, says:

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thus saith the LORD the maker of this, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thus saith the Lord, who will do, and will form it, and prepare it, the Lord is his name.

Translation for Translators T4T

“This is what I, the one who made the earth, who formed/shaped it and put it in its place, say to the people of Jerusalem: ‘My name is Yahweh.

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Jeremiah 33:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כֹּֽה אָמַ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה עֹשָׂ֑/הּ יְהוָ֗ה יוֹצֵ֥ר אוֹתָ֛/הּ לַ/הֲכִינָ֖/הּ יְהוָ֥ה שְׁמֽ/וֹ

כֹּֽה kôh H3541 thus Adv

אָמַ֥ר ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal-Perf-3ms

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

עֹשָׂ֑/הּ ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal | Suff

יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

יוֹצֵ֥ר yâtsar H3335 to form V-Qal

אוֹתָ֛/הּ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

לַ/הֲכִינָ֖/הּ kûwn H3559 to establish Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff

יְהוָ֥ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

שְׁמֽ/וֹ shêm H8034 name N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 33:2

כֹּֽה kôh H3541 "thus" Adv

This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.

Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)

Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.

אָמַ֥ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

עֹשָׂ֑/הּ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal | Suff

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

יוֹצֵ֥ר yâtsar H3335 "to form" V-Qal

This Hebrew word means to form or shape something, like a potter molding clay. It appears in Genesis 2:7, describing God's creation of humans, and in Isaiah 64:8, where God is compared to a potter.

Definition: : formed 1) to form, fashion, frame 1a) (Qal) to form, fashion 1a1) of human activity 1a2) of divine activity 1a2a) of creation 1a2a1) of original creation 1a2a2) of individuals at conception 1a2a3) of Israel as a people 1a2b) to frame, pre-ordain, plan (fig. of divine) purpose of a situation) 1b) (Niphal) to be formed, be created 1c) (Pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained 1d) (Hophal) to be formed

Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. See also: Genesis 2:7; Isaiah 44:12; Psalms 2:9.

אוֹתָ֛/הּ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

לַ/הֲכִינָ֖/הּ kûwn H3559 "to establish" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff

This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.

Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored

Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.

יְהוָ֥ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

שְׁמֽ/וֹ shêm H8034 "name" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 33:2

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Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 33:2 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:2
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:2
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2
Sermons on Jeremiah 33:2

Context — The Excellence of the Restored Nation

1While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time:

2“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name:

3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. 4For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah that have been torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword:

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 6:3	I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.
2	Exodus 15:3	The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.
3	Isaiah 37:26	Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it; in days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should crush fortified cities into piles of rubble.
4	Exodus 3:14–15	God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.
5	Isaiah 43:1	Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
6	Revelation 21:10	And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,
7	Hebrews 11:10	For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
8	Isaiah 43:21	The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
9	Isaiah 62:7	nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
10	Psalms 102:16	For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Jeremiah 33:2 Summary

Jeremiah 33:2 reminds us that God is the all-powerful Creator of the universe, who made the earth and everything in it (as seen in Genesis 1:1). He is personally involved in our lives and wants us to know Him and trust in His power and faithfulness (as shown in Exodus 34:6-7). When we call out to God, He promises to answer and reveal great things to us (Jeremiah 33:3), and we can have confidence in His love and care for us. By remembering God's name and character, we can find hope and strength in our daily lives, just like the Israelites did in the Bible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the LORD 'made the earth' in Jeremiah 33:2?

This phrase emphasizes God's role as the Creator of the universe, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 104:5, highlighting His power and authority over all things.

Why does the verse repeat 'the LORD' multiple times?

The repetition of 'the LORD' in Jeremiah 33:2 stresses God's personal involvement and covenant relationship with His people, similar to Exodus 34:6-7, where God's character is revealed.

What is the significance of God saying 'the LORD is His name'?

This statement in Jeremiah 33:2 underscores the importance of God's name, which represents His nature and character, as seen in Isaiah 42:8 and Psalm 83:18, where God's name is connected to His glory and reputation.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Jeremiah 33?

Jeremiah 33:2 sets the stage for the promises and declarations that follow, reminding the reader of God's sovereign power and faithfulness, which are essential for understanding the hope and restoration themes in the chapter, such as Jeremiah 33:3 and Jeremiah 33:11.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can reflect on God's creative power in my own life, and how can I apply the truth of Jeremiah 33:2 to my daily experiences?
How does the repetition of 'the LORD' in this verse impact my understanding of God's personal involvement in my life, and what are the implications for my relationship with Him?
In what ways can I honor and reverence God's name, as emphasized in Jeremiah 33:2, in my thoughts, words, and actions?
What are some 'great and unsearchable things' that God might reveal to me, as mentioned in Jeremiah 33:3, if I call out to Him and seek His guidance?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:2

Thus saith the Lord, the Maker thereof,.... The Syriac version is, "that made thee"; the prophet. The Septuagint and Arabic versions are, "the Maker of the earth"; see Jeremiah 32:17.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:2

Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; The Lord, the maker thereof - rather, the Doer of it-namely, of that which Jeremiah is about to

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2

The maker thereof, that is, say some, of Jerusalem, (so Mr. Calvin,) or the maker of these promises, (so others interpret it,) his name is Jehovah; so as he hath a sufficiency in himself to make good his word to establish Jerusalem, or to establish the word spoken by him for the establishment of it.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2

Jeremiah 33:2 Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD [is] his name;Ver. 2. Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof.] i.e., Of the promise of restoration. Or of Jerusalem, which he is said to make in the sense that he "made Moses and Aaron," that is, "advanced" them. The Lord is his name.] Jehovah the essentiator, who giveth being to all things, and particularly to his word.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2

XXXIII. (1-3) The second time, while he was yet shut up.—The discourse that follows belongs to the same period as the preceding chapter, and presents the same general characteristics. Its connexion with the operations of the siege to which Jerusalem was exposed will be traced in Jeremiah 33:4. As with other prophecies, its starting-point is found in the thought of the majesty of the attributes of God. Great and mighty things.—The two adjectives occur in the same combination in Deuteronomy 1:28; Deuteronomy 9:1, and this fact is in favour of the rendering “mighty” rather than “hidden,” as in the margin of the A.V.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2

Verse 2. Thus saith the Lord the Maker thereof] עשה osah, the doer of it. That is, he who is to perform that which he is now about to promise. Thus translated by Dahler.-Voici ce que dit l'Eternel, qui fait ce qu'il a dit.-"Thus saith the Lord, who doth that which he hath said." The word Jehovah, not Lord, should be used in all such places as this.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:2

2, 3. These vv. bear a close affinity to several passages in 2 Isaiah (e.g. Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 48:6), and are probably an insertion by a later hand. For the indefinite “that doeth it,” etc., which in the Hebrew still more than the English resembles Isaiah 22:11 (cp. Jeremiah 33:4 f. here with Isaiah 22:10), we should probably read with LXX “who made the earth and formed it to establish it.” Cp. Isaiah 45:18.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:2

Or, Thus saith Yahweh the doer of it, Yahweh who formeth it, that He may establish it, Yahweh is His name. The word “it” means whatsoever Yahweh wills.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:2

2. Maker… formed… establish — The logical order is preserved, but there is a progress from extent to intensity of meaning.

Sermons on Jeremiah 33:2

	Sermon	Description
	First Day: "The Lord Is My shepherd." by J. Wilbur Chapman	J. Wilbur Chapman emphasizes the reverence the Israelites had for the name of Jehovah in the Old Testament, speaking it only once a year in the most holy place. He encourages the c
	Developing a Warrior Mentality by Michael L. Brown	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the spiritual battle that believers are engaged in. He highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel and interceding for those who are suffer
	Jehovah Is a Warrior by Dean Taylor	This sermon delves into the paradox of understanding God's character and methods between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the shift in approach from the Old Testament's port
	The Wisdom of God, Displayed in the Way of Salvation by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the wisdom of God displayed in the way of salvation through Jesus Christ, far surpassing the wisdom of angels. He explains how the work of redemptio
	The Message of Joshua by G. Campbell Morgan	G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes that 'The Lord is a Man of War,' illustrating God's ongoing battle against sin and the necessity of faith for the righteous. He explains that God's ac
	Commentary Notes - Joshua by Walter Beuttler	Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Joshua, highlighting the historical account of Israel's conquest of Canaan, where God led them into victory. The key phrase 'the Lord fought
	Esther #5 Macrocodes in Esther Part 1 by Chuck Missler	In this sermon, the speaker continues their study of the book of Esther, exploring hidden elements within the text. They introduce the concept of codes and cryptography, explaining