Jeremiah 31:35 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name:”
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Read Full Chapter →God's cosmic power—sun, moon, stars, and sea—affirms His absolute authority over creation.
The Context of Jeremiah 31:35
God's cosmic power guarantees the reliability of covenant promises.
What Does Jeremiah 31:35 Mean?
The passage grounds covenant promise in God's creative and sustaining power. The sun, moon, and stars—given for human light and order—reveal God's care for His creation. The dividing of the sea 'when the waves thereof roar' recalls both creation and the exodus, showing God's power over chaos and natural force.
'The LORD of hosts is his name'—the one who commands all creation is the one who covenants with Israel. His name encompasses both cosmic authority and intimate relationship. The invocation affirms that restoration is grounded not in human hope or historical contingency but in the power and faithfulness of the one who governs all things.
Jeremiah 31:35 in the Original Language
Yehvah (יְהוָה), 'the LORD'—the covenant name expressing God's eternal being and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 31:35
What does Jeremiah 31:35 mean?
God's cosmic power—sun, moon, stars, and sea—affirms His absolute authority over creation.
What is the context of Jeremiah 31:35?
God's cosmic power guarantees the reliability of covenant promises.