33:14
These verses are a clear messianic prophecy, and 33:15,16 are a repeat of 23:5,6. God’s good promises to Israel and Judah will be fulfilled. Likewise His good promises to mankind as a whole will be fulfilled, but we need to look at this carefully. First of all, things went wrong because of Israel and Judah’s sinfulness. And this was persistent sinfulness, ignoring many warnings. The sin was serious and was taken seriously by God. Yet His promises will still be fulfilled. We should also note that not all Israel is saved (Rom 9-11).
33:15,16
So how will God’s plans be fulfilled? He will raise up a righteous branch, and this branch will spring from David’s line. God had promised to David that he would always have an heir on the throne. This branch will do what is right and just, He will be righteous! This is what will bring true safety to Jerusalem. And the Branch will be called “The Lord our Righteousness”.
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