Jeremiah 23:6

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Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe Branch raised up for David (v. 5) is given a name, and it is the LORD's own name: YHWH Tsidkenu, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. David's son is called by the name of the God of Israel because He is that God, manifest in flesh (1 Tim. 3:16). Paul says the same in plain words: Christ Jesus 'of God is made unto us... righteousness' (1 Cor. 1:30), and in Him we are 'made the righteousness of God' (2 Cor. 5:21). Our righteousness is not something God passes on from a distance. It is a Person, and His name is Jesus.

JewishRead of a future righteous king from David's line. The Talmud notes the name: the Messiah is one of three called by the name of the Holy One, citing this verse (Bava Batra 75b).

CatholicThe Branch is Christ. His name shows His divinity and the righteousness He gives by grace.

ProtestantA classic text for imputed righteousness. The Messiah is Himself 'the LORD our righteousness', and His righteousness is credited to those who believe (Rom. 3:22; Phil. 3:9).

OrthodoxThe Branch is the incarnate Word. His name shows that the One born of David's line is the LORD Himself.

DispensationalThe first coming brought the Branch. The full promise, Judah saved and Israel dwelling safely, waits for Christ's millennial reign.

AcademicProbably a wordplay on King Zedekiah, whose name (Tsidqiyahu) means 'the LORD is my righteousness' and who failed to live up to it. The coming king will. Jeremiah 33:16 gives the same name to Jerusalem.