Jeremiah 33:2
New International Version
“This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name:

New Living Translation
“This is what the LORD says—the LORD who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the LORD:

English Standard Version
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is his name:

Berean Standard Bible
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name:

King James Bible
Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;

New King James Version
“Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name):

New American Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD says, He who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to create it, He whose name is the LORD:

NASB 1995
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it, the LORD is His name,

NASB 1977
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it, the LORD is His name,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Thus says Yahweh who made the earth, Yahweh who formed it to establish it; Yahweh is His name,

Amplified Bible
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is His name,

Christian Standard Bible
“The LORD who made the earth, the LORD who forms it to establish it, the LORD is his name, says this:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“The LORD who made the earth, the LORD who forms it to establish it, Yahweh is His name, says this:

American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah that doeth it, Jehovah that formeth it to establish it; Jehovah is his name:

English Revised Version
Thus saith the LORD that doeth it, the LORD that formeth it to establish it; the LORD is his name:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I made [the earth], formed it, and set it in place. My name is the LORD. This is what the LORD says:

Good News Translation
The LORD, who made the earth, who formed it and set it in place, spoke to me. He whose name is the LORD said,

International Standard Version
"This is what the LORD says who made the earth, the LORD who formed it in order to establish it—whose name is the LORD—

Majority Standard Bible
“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name:

NET Bible
"I, the LORD, do these things. I, the LORD, form the plan to bring them about. I am known as the LORD. I say to you,

New Heart English Bible
"Thus says the LORD who made the earth, and who formed it to establish it; the LORD is his name:

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus saith the LORD the maker of this, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;

World English Bible
“Yahweh who does it, Yahweh who forms it to establish it—Yahweh is his name, says:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Thus said YHWH who has made it, YHWH who has formed it, to establish it, YHWH [is] His Name:

Young's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah its maker, Jehovah its former, at establishing it, Jehovah is His name:

Smith's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah making it Jehovah forming it, to prepare it, Jehovah his name:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thus saith the Lord, who will do, and will form it, and prepare it, the Lord is his name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Thus says the Lord, who will prepare, and form, and accomplish it; the Lord is his name.

New American Bible
Thus says the LORD who made the earth, giving it shape and stability, LORD is his name:

New Revised Standard Version
Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is his name:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus says the LORD who made you and formed you and established you: the LORD is his name:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, who made you, and he formed you, and he fashioned you; LORD JEHOVAH is his name
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus saith the LORD the Maker thereof, The LORD that formed it to establish it, The LORD is His name:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus saith the Lord, who made the earth and formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name;
Audio Bible



Context
The Restoration of Israel
1While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time: 2“Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it, the LORD is His name: 3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.…

Cross References
Isaiah 42:5
This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:

Isaiah 45:18
For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 146:6
the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Hebrews 1:2
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Isaiah 44:24
Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Job 38:4-7
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...

Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

Psalm 102:25
In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Acts 17:24
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Thus said the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;

the maker.

Psalm 87:5
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.

Psalm 102:16
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Isaiah 14:32
What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.

the Lord.

Jeremiah 32:18
Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,

Exodus 3:14,15
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you…

Exodus 6:3
And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

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Jeremiah 33
1. God promises to the captivity a gracious return;
9. a joyful state;
12. a settled government;
15. Christ the branch of righteousness;
17. a continuance of kingdom and priesthood;
19. and a stability of a blessed seed.














Thus says the LORD
This phrase is a common prophetic introduction, emphasizing the divine authority behind the message. The Hebrew word for "LORD" is "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh, which is the covenant name of God. It signifies His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. This introduction assures the listener that the message is not of human origin but from the Creator Himself, demanding attention and reverence.

who made the earth
The Hebrew verb "asah" is used here, meaning "to make" or "to do." This word underscores God's role as the Creator, affirming His sovereignty over all creation. In the context of Jeremiah, this serves as a reminder of God's power and authority, which is crucial for the Israelites who are facing exile and destruction. It reassures them that the One who created the earth is capable of restoring and renewing it.

the LORD who formed it
The word "formed" comes from the Hebrew "yatsar," which conveys the idea of shaping or fashioning, like a potter with clay. This imagery is significant in the biblical narrative, as it portrays God as an artisan who carefully and purposefully designs His creation. It suggests intentionality and care in God's actions, providing comfort that He is intimately involved in the world and in the lives of His people.

and established it
The Hebrew word "kun" means to establish, prepare, or make firm. This term highlights God's ability to bring order and stability to creation. In the historical context of Jeremiah, where chaos and uncertainty prevailed, this assurance of God's ability to establish and sustain His creation would have been a source of hope and encouragement to the Israelites.

the LORD is His name
Reiterating "the LORD" as His name emphasizes the personal and relational aspect of God. In Hebrew culture, a name is not just an identifier but a reflection of character and essence. By declaring "the LORD is His name," the verse underscores God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His covenant. It serves as a reminder of His faithfulness and the assurance that He will fulfill His promises to His people.

Verse 2. - Thus saith the Lord, the Maker thereof, etc.; rather, Thus saith Jehovah, who doeth it, Jehovah who frameth it that he may establish it, whose name is Jehovah. It was needless to express the object of the verbs. Jehovah's great purpose is the regeneration of his people. To "frame" or "form" is synonomous with "purpose" (see on. Jeremiah 38:11). The meaning of the verse is that Jehovah's very Name is a pledge of his fidelity to his promises (comp. Jeremiah 32:18). To "establish" is synonymous with "to carry out."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Thus
כֹּֽה־ (kōh-)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

says
אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

who made the earth,
עֹשָׂ֑הּ (‘ō·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

who formed
יוֹצֵ֥ר (yō·w·ṣêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3335: To mould into a, form, as a, potter, to determine

it
אוֹתָ֛הּ (’ō·w·ṯāh)
Direct object marker | third person feminine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and established it,
לַהֲכִינָ֖הּ (la·hă·ḵî·nāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is His name:
שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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