Jeremiah 33:20
Jeremiah 33:20 in Multiple Translations
“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time,
Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season;
Thus saith Jehovah: If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, so that there shall not be day and night in their season;
The Lord has said: If it is possible for my agreement of the day and the night to be broken, so that day and night no longer come at their fixed times,
This is what the Lord says: If you were able to break my agreement with the day and with the night, so that they wouldn't come at the right time,
Thus sayth the Lord, If you can breake my couenant of the day, and my couenant of the night, that there should not be day, and night in their season,
'Thus said Jehovah: If ye do break My covenant of the day, And My covenant of the night, So that they are not daily and nightly in their season,
“The LORD says: ‘If you can break my covenant of the day and my covenant of the night, so that there will not be day and night in their time,
Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, so that there should not be day and night in their season;
Thus saith the Lord: If my covenant with the day can be made void, and my covenant with the night, that there should not be day and night in their season:
“This is what I, Yahweh, say: ‘You certainly cannot annul my promise/agreement to cause nighttime to follow daytime each day.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 33:20
Study Notes — Jeremiah 33:20
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- Jeremiah 33:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
- Sermons on Jeremiah 33:20
Context — The Covenant with David
20“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time,
21then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. 22As the hosts of heaven cannot be counted and as the sand on the seashore cannot be measured, so too will I multiply the descendants of My servant David and the Levites who minister before Me.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 8:22 | As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” |
| 2 | Psalms 89:37 | like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah |
| 3 | Isaiah 54:9–10 | “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. |
| 4 | Psalms 104:19–23 | He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the beasts of the forest prowl. The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:35–37 | Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.” This is what the LORD says: “Only if the heavens above could be measured and the foundations of the earth below searched out would I reject all of Israel’s descendants because of all they have done,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 33:25–26 | This is what the LORD says: If I have not established My covenant with the day and the night and the fixed order of heaven and earth, then I would also reject the descendants of Jacob and of My servant David, so as not to take from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore them from captivity and will have compassion on them.” |
Jeremiah 33:20 Summary
[This verse is saying that God has made a promise to always keep the day and night cycle going, and if we can't break that promise, then we can trust that He will also keep His promise to David and the Levites, as mentioned in Jeremiah 33:21-22. This shows us that God is faithful to His word and will always keep His promises, just like He does in Deuteronomy 7:9. It's a reminder that we can trust God to always be true to His nature and keep His word, as seen in Psalm 119:89.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night' in Jeremiah 33:20?
This refers to God's covenant or promise to maintain the regular cycle of day and night, as seen in Jeremiah 33:20 and also in Genesis 8:22, where God promises that as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night will not cease.
Is this verse talking about the literal day and night or is it symbolic?
While the verse does refer to the literal day and night, it also has a deeper symbolic meaning, emphasizing God's faithfulness and unchanging nature, as seen in Malachi 3:6 and James 1:17.
How does this verse relate to God's covenant with David and the Levites?
The verse is saying that just as God's covenant with the day and night is unbreakable, so too is His covenant with David and the Levites, ensuring that David will always have a descendant to reign on his throne, as mentioned in Jeremiah 33:21-22 and also in 2 Samuel 7:12-16.
What does this verse teach us about God's faithfulness?
This verse teaches us that God is faithful to His promises and covenants, and that He will always keep His word, as seen in Hebrews 6:17-18 and Numbers 23:19.
Reflection Questions
- What does the unbreakable covenant between God and day and night reveal about God's character and nature?
- How does the concept of God's covenant with creation impact my understanding of His faithfulness in my life?
- In what ways can I apply the promise of God's unchanging nature to my daily life and struggles?
- What does this verse say about the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:20
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:20
Sermons on Jeremiah 33:20
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(Hebrews - Part 38): Heroes of Faith by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God and understanding His high expectations for us. He encourages the audience to put away sin, separate them |
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Death and Christ's Lordship by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Christ being formed in each believer, leading to the hope of glory. The preacher highlights the joy that comes from knowin |
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God's Grace Makes Us Overcomers by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and warns against the devil's tactics of devouring people through pride. He explains that living under grace, whe |
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A Plant of Renown (Part One) by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of Jesus showing his hands and side to the disciples after his resurrection. He explains that the hands represent the first |
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(Genesis) 17 - Noah's House Saved, the World Condemned by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of the judgment that will come at the second coming of Jesus Christ. He compares it to the judgment of the |
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Last Words of David by Charles Alexander | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last words of David as recorded in the book of Samuel. He connects these words to the Harvest Festival, emphasizing the importance of re |
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Revival Praying by David Yearick | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of prayer and its impact on preaching. He shares the example of Jonathan Edwards, who delivered a powerful sermon called "Sinners in |







