Jeremiah 33:11 Meaning and Explanation
“The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Voices of celebration will fill Jerusalem—bridegroom and bride, sacrificial praise.
The Context of Jeremiah 33:11
The specific sounds that will replace desolation are joyful, communal, and religious.
What Does Jeremiah 33:11 Mean?
The passage catalogs voices: 'joy,' 'gladness,' 'bridegroom,' 'bride'—both domestic and communal celebration. Most significantly, there are voices of those offering 'praise' and invoking 'the LORD of hosts.' The sacrifice of praise is the culmination: people will bring thanksgiving offerings, restoring the worship that siege had suspended.
The phrase 'his mercy endureth for ever' (repeated from Psalm 136) becomes the song of the restored people. Their return 'as at the first' is not just physical but includes restored religious practice and covenant relationship. The captivity of the land is reversed through divine action, witnessed by a community that rejoices in thanksgiving.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 33:11
What does Jeremiah 33:11 mean?
Voices of celebration will fill Jerusalem—bridegroom and bride, sacrificial praise.
What is the context of Jeremiah 33:11?
The specific sounds that will replace desolation are joyful, communal, and religious.