Lexical Summary athereth: Crown, wreath, garland Original Word: עֲתֶרֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundance From athar; copiousness -- abundance. see HEBREW athar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom athar Definition abundance NASB Translation abundance (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲתֶ֫רֶת noun feminine abundance (Aramaism, si vera lectio); — construct Jeremiah 33:6 I will reveal to them abundance of peace, etc. (corrupt according to Gie BuhlLex; Vrss. render variously). Topical Lexicon Definition and Sense Used singularly in Jeremiah 33:6, עֲתֶרֶת designates an overflowing plenty—a rich, super-added supply that exceeds ordinary provision. The prophet employs the word to picture a God-given surplus of “peace and truth,” underscoring not mere sufficiency but lavish fullness. Placement in Jeremiah 33:6 “Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; I will reveal to them an abundance of peace and truth.” (Berean Standard Bible) Jeremiah 33 forms part of a restoration oracle delivered while Jerusalem lay under Babylonian siege. Against the backdrop of devastation, the promise of עֲתֶרֶת announces that the Lord’s future dealings with His covenant people will overflow with shalom and reliability. The vocabulary intensifies the contrast between present ruin (33:4-5) and forthcoming renewal (33:6-9). Abundance in Covenant Restoration 1. Covenant Reversal: Just as covenant curses once produced scarcity, disease and exile (Leviticus 26:14-39), the restoration brings an opposite, super-abundant blessing. עֲתֶרֶת functions as the verbal hinge connecting curse to blessing. Intertextual Resonances Though the noun appears only once, its theme permeates Scripture: Each passage affirms that the Lord delights to supply more than is strictly necessary, a motif crystallized by עֲתֶרֶת. Theological Significance 1. Divine Generosity: The word testifies that God does not restore grudgingly; He saturates His people with benefits (Psalm 103:1-5). Ministry Implications • Preaching: Emphasize that God intends more than survival for His people; He aims for overflow—encouraging hope in congregations facing loss or disappointment. Christological Fulfillment Jesus Christ embodies עֲתֶרֶת. He proclaims the kingdom’s super-abundant life (John 7:37-39) and secures peace through His cross (Colossians 1:19-20). In Him “all the promises of God are ‘Yes’” (2 Corinthians 1:20). The solitary Old Testament occurrence thus points ahead to the singular sufficiency of the Savior. Practical Application Believers may pray Jeremiah 33:6 in confidence, expecting God to supply overflowing peace and truth in personal sanctification, congregational life and future glory. The rarity of עֲתֶרֶת highlights its preciousness: a pledge of more than enough, guaranteed by the character of the God who restores. Forms and Transliterations עֲתֶ֥רֶת עתרת ‘ă·ṯe·reṯ ‘ăṯereṯ aTeretLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 33:6 HEB: וְגִלֵּיתִ֣י לָהֶ֔ם עֲתֶ֥רֶת שָׁל֖וֹם וֶאֱמֶֽת׃ NAS: them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace KJV: them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace INT: will reveal to them an abundance of peace and truth 1 Occurrence |
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