God transforms disgrace into admiration and fear into awe by showing lavish goodness to His own.
“It will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory before all the nations of the earth which will hear of all the good that I do for them, and they will fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it.” (v.9)
Here, the Lord gives Jeremiah a striking vision of restoration and blessing for Jerusalem, the city that had experienced so much hardship. Jeremiah, a prophet of the 7th century BC who ministered prior to and during Judah’s exile, heard God’s promise that it will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory (v.9), indicating that the Lord intends to exalt His people in the eyes of the nations. These words stand in contrast to the shame and disaster Judah had faced when Babylon invaded and took many into captivity. Instead of disgrace, God pledges a time of transformation. The city described here is Jerusalem, located in the southern part of the territory historically governed by the kingdom of Judah. In the wake of the destruction, Jeremiah’s prophecies reminded the people that their settlement was still at the center of God’s plan (Jeremiah 29:10-14). It would be a living testimony to His mercy and faithfulness.
In this verse, the Lord describes how the surrounding nations will witness all the good that I do for them (v.9). The people who once scorned and conquered them will now behold their testimony of restoration. Observers will fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it (v.9). The phrases fear and tremble speak of an awe-struck understanding that God Himself has orchestrated a miraculous renewal. Similar language of wonder and salvation appears when Jesus brings healing and forgiveness in the New Testament (Matthew 9:8). This promise in Jeremiah looks forward to a restored relationship with God—an integral theme of the New Covenant, when the Lord would bring about a new heart and spirit (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:8-12).
Ultimately, Jeremiah 33:9 underscores the Lord’s covenant faithfulness. Even though Judah found itself in crisis and exile, God’s desire was to bless and display His holy name. He would bring peace, or shalom, that encompasses wholeness and well-being. This promise also anticipates how Jesus, the promised Messiah, would fully reconcile sinners to God and create a new people who reflect the glory of the Lord (Ephesians 2:14-16). The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob promised in this verse that the status of Jerusalem would change from a place of ruin to a place of renown, and so He does in the hearts of everyone who trusts His redemptive power.
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Jeremiah 33:9 meaning
“It will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory before all the nations of the earth which will hear of all the good that I do for them, and they will fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it.” (v.9)
Here, the Lord gives Jeremiah a striking vision of restoration and blessing for Jerusalem, the city that had experienced so much hardship. Jeremiah, a prophet of the 7th century BC who ministered prior to and during Judah’s exile, heard God’s promise that it will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory (v.9), indicating that the Lord intends to exalt His people in the eyes of the nations. These words stand in contrast to the shame and disaster Judah had faced when Babylon invaded and took many into captivity. Instead of disgrace, God pledges a time of transformation. The city described here is Jerusalem, located in the southern part of the territory historically governed by the kingdom of Judah. In the wake of the destruction, Jeremiah’s prophecies reminded the people that their settlement was still at the center of God’s plan (Jeremiah 29:10-14). It would be a living testimony to His mercy and faithfulness.
In this verse, the Lord describes how the surrounding nations will witness all the good that I do for them (v.9). The people who once scorned and conquered them will now behold their testimony of restoration. Observers will fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it (v.9). The phrases fear and tremble speak of an awe-struck understanding that God Himself has orchestrated a miraculous renewal. Similar language of wonder and salvation appears when Jesus brings healing and forgiveness in the New Testament (Matthew 9:8). This promise in Jeremiah looks forward to a restored relationship with God—an integral theme of the New Covenant, when the Lord would bring about a new heart and spirit (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:8-12).
Ultimately, Jeremiah 33:9 underscores the Lord’s covenant faithfulness. Even though Judah found itself in crisis and exile, God’s desire was to bless and display His holy name. He would bring peace, or shalom, that encompasses wholeness and well-being. This promise also anticipates how Jesus, the promised Messiah, would fully reconcile sinners to God and create a new people who reflect the glory of the Lord (Ephesians 2:14-16). The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob promised in this verse that the status of Jerusalem would change from a place of ruin to a place of renown, and so He does in the hearts of everyone who trusts His redemptive power.