What is the meaning of Jeremiah 33:19? And the word “Word” signals God’s personal, living revelation, not a vague impression. As in Genesis 15:1, 1 Samuel 3:21, and Isaiah 55:11, the Lord speaks with the same authority that created the universe. • Scripture reports this activity repeatedly (Hebrews 1:1–2), underscoring that God still chooses verbal communication to disclose His purposes. • Because the Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), what follows is trustworthy and demands attention. of the LORD The phrase points to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God who never changes (Exodus 3:14; Malachi 3:6). • His covenant name anchors the message in His unchanging character. • It reminds us that the promises about to be given are as sure as the One giving them (Numbers 23:19). • Since He is holy and truthful (Psalm 99:3; John 17:17), the word recorded here is infallible and must be embraced literally. came to God initiates; Jeremiah does not conjure or imagine the revelation (Jeremiah 1:4; Amos 3:7). • The verb “came” pictures the Word pursuing the prophet, showing divine eagerness to make Himself known (Isaiah 65:1). • This underscores grace: the Lord stoops to speak, just as He later “sent His word and healed them” (Psalm 107:20). • 2 Peter 1:21 confirms that such coming results in prophecy carried along by the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah The specific recipient matters. Jeremiah, called from the womb (Jeremiah 1:5), stands as a proven, persevering prophet (Jeremiah 20:9). • His track record—warning of judgment (Jeremiah 7:34) and affirming hope (Jeremiah 31:31)—proves his reliability. • God’s choice of Jeremiah ensures the message will be declared despite opposition (Jeremiah 15:20-21). • Through this faithful messenger, the Lord will unveil the everlasting covenant promises that follow (Jeremiah 33:20-26). summary Jeremiah 33:19 affirms that the living, covenant-keeping God took the initiative to deliver an authoritative, trustworthy message through His chosen prophet. The verse anchors the promises that follow in God’s unchanging character and reminds us that every word He speaks is literal, reliable, and demands our confidence and obedience. |