Jeremiah 33:17-18
“In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.”
King James Version
The righteous Branch of David who executes justice on earth, pointing directly to the messianic reign of Christ.
Fulfillment References
Luke 1:32-33 Hebrews 7:24 Zechariah 6:13
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalGod swears that David will never lack a man to sit on the throne, nor the Levitical priests a man to offer — the perpetuity of king and priest. This converges in the Lord Jesus, the Branch of righteousness (v. 15), who is both the everlasting King on David's throne (Luke 1:32-33) and the eternal Priest (Heb. 7). The two offices that could never both rest on one man in Israel meet in the one Lord Jesus — God in flesh, King and Priest for ever.
JewishAn unconditional promise of the perpetuity of the Davidic monarchy and the Levitical priesthood; read of the enduring covenant institutions of Israel.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ, the eternal King and Priest, in whom the Davidic throne and the priesthood are made everlasting.
ProtestantThe perpetuity of throne and priesthood fulfilled in Jesus, the Davidic King and Melchizedek-priest; the institutions find their permanence in Him.
AcademicPart of Jeremiah's covenant-of-perpetuity oracles (33:14-26), pairing the Davidic and Levitical covenants; their unconditional permanence is emphasized.
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