Jeremiah 33:21
Jeremiah 33:21 in Multiple Translations
then 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.
Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers.
then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he shall not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers.
Then my agreement with my servant David may be broken, so that he no longer has a son to take his place on the seat of the kingdom; and my agreement with the Levites, the priests, my servants.
only then would my agreement be broken with David my servant and with the Levites who serve as my priests, so that David would not have a descendant to rule on his throne.
Then may my couenant be broken with Dauid my seruant, that he should not haue a sonne to reigne vpon his throne, and with the Leuites, and Priests my ministers.
Also My covenant is broken with David My servant, So that he hath not a son reigning on his throne, And with the Levites the priests, My ministers.
then my covenant could also be broken with David my servant, that he won’t have a son to reign on his throne; and with the Levitical priests, my ministers.
Then also may my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers.
Also my covenant with David my servant may be made void, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne, and with the Levites and priests my ministers.
Similarly, you cannot annul the promise/agreement that I made with King David, who served me well, that there will always be descendants of his who will rule Judah. The same is true for my agreement with the descendants of Levi who are priests who do work for me.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 33:21
Study Notes — Jeremiah 33:21
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- Jeremiah 33:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:21
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:21
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:21
- Sermons on Jeremiah 33:21
Context — The Covenant with David
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.” 23Moreover, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:34 | I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 7:18 | then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 23:5 | Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 21:7 | Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. |
| 5 | Luke 1:32–33 | He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” |
| 6 | Revelation 5:10 | You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” |
| 7 | Luke 1:69–70 | He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, |
| 8 | Matthew 24:35 | Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. |
| 9 | Isaiah 9:6–7 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 10 | Psalms 132:11–12 | The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” |
Jeremiah 33:21 Summary
[Jeremiah 33:21 is saying that if God's promises to the world, like the sun rising and setting, can be broken, then maybe His promise to David can be broken too, but this is not possible. This shows us that God's promises are always true and can be trusted, just like His promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. We can rely on God's faithfulness, just as David did, and know that His plans and promises will always come to pass, as seen in Isaiah 55:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the covenant with David being referred to in Jeremiah 33:21?
The covenant with David refers to God's promise to David that he would have a son to reign on his throne forever, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and Psalm 89:3-4.
Who are the Levites mentioned in Jeremiah 33:21?
The Levites were a tribe of Israelites who were set apart by God to serve as priests and ministers, as seen in Exodus 32:26 and Deuteronomy 18:1.
Is Jeremiah 33:21 saying that God's covenant with David can be broken?
No, Jeremiah 33:21 is saying that if God's covenant with the day and night can be broken, then maybe His covenant with David can be broken, but this is an impossible scenario, emphasizing the certainty of God's covenant with David, as seen in Jeremiah 33:20.
What is the significance of David having a son to reign on his throne?
The significance of David having a son to reign on his throne is that it points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to David, as seen in Luke 1:32-33 and Revelation 22:16.
Reflection Questions
- What does Jeremiah 33:21 reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How does the covenant with David relate to our lives as believers today?
- What does this verse teach us about the certainty of God's plans and promises?
- In what ways can we trust in God's covenant promises, just as David did?
- How can we apply the concept of God's unbreakable covenant to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:21
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:21
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:21
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:21
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:21
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:21
Sermons on Jeremiah 33:21
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Walking in the Power of the New Convenant by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher explores the story of Isaac sending his son Jacob on a journey with nothing, despite being a wealthy man. The preacher questions why a rich father woul |
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Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the new covenant that God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love a |
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The New Covenant Part 1 of 6 Taking Hold of the New Covenant by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the covenant God has made with His people through Jesus Christ. It highlights the unconditional love and faithf |
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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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The Eternal Purpose of God by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal purpose of God. He compares the word of God to a diamond that glows with incredible power when the |
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Because He Slew the Gibeonites. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer discusses the grave sin of Saul in slaying the Gibeonites, who were under a sacred covenant with Israel, emphasizing that the violation of such an oath demanded atonemen |
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Married to Thee by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the importance of entering into a perpetual covenant with God, using the analogy of a marriage ceremony to illustrate the depth of commitment and love |





