Jeremiah 33:16 Meaning and Explanation
“In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 33:16
The people and city experience security and are renamed according to God's righteous character.
What Does Jeremiah 33:16 Mean?
Salvation and safety ('dwell safely') are the outcome of the Branch's just rule. The city receives a new name: 'The LORD our righteousness.' This renaming is not ornamental but covenantal; it declares that Jerusalem's identity is now bound up in God's justice and the salvation He provides.
The feminine pronoun ('she shall be called') personifies Jerusalem as a people restored to wholeness. The name proclamation means that those who inhabit the city will know themselves as the beneficiaries of God's saving righteousness. This is both promise and calling—a renewed identity rooted in divine character.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 33:16
What does Jeremiah 33:16 mean?
Judah will be saved and Jerusalem secure under a new identity.
What is the context of Jeremiah 33:16?
The people and city experience security and are renamed according to God's righteous character.