Jeremiah 30:21
“And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”
King James Version
A ruler from Israel's own people whom God brings near to Himself. Drawing near to God was a priest's role, so the ruler is also a priest.
Fulfillment References
Hebrews 4:14-16 Hebrews 10:19-22 Micah 5:2 Zechariah 6:13
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalNo man could approach God and live; even the high priest went in once a year with blood. Here God says of a ruler from Israel's own people, 'I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me.' Only one man ever did: the man Christ Jesus, the 'one mediator between God and men' (1 Tim. 2:5), in whom God Himself dwelt. Through Him we too 'come boldly unto the throne of grace' (Heb. 4:16).
JewishA promise of a native ruler after the exile instead of foreign overlords. The Targum reads 'their king' and 'their Messiah'.
CatholicChrist, King and High Priest, who alone draws near to the Father on our behalf.
ProtestantThe priest-king Messiah who has access to God for His people (Heb. 4:14-16).
OrthodoxChrist the King who is also the High Priest.
DispensationalThe Messiah who will rule restored Israel.
AcademicPart of Jeremiah's 'Book of Consolation' (chapters 30-33). 'Draw near' is priestly language (Num. 16:5), so the ruler is pictured with priestly access.
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