Jeremiah 33:9
And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it.
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The nations will "fear and tremble" not from terror of God's judgment, but from awe at His overwhelming goodness and the prosperity He grants His people. This amazement will draw them to recognize His power and perhaps even lead to their own humble reverence and conversion.
This prophecy comes during a time of great judgment for Judah and Jerusalem, with the Babylonian exile looming or already underway. God has just promised restoration and rebuilding for the land and the people after their punishment. The verse speaks to the future glory of Jerusalem, no longer as a city of shame due to sin, but as a source of international renown for God's faithfulness and power.
Imagine your city becoming a billboard for God's amazing power and love, known around the world. That's what Jeremiah 33:9 envisions for Jerusalem.
A Name and a Reputation
Jeremiah speaks of Jerusalem becoming "a name of joy, a praise and a glory" to God before all nations. This wasn't just about a rebuilt city; it was about God's reputation being magnified through His actions.
What happens when the world sees God's incredible kindness poured out on His people? Jeremiah 33:9 reveals a surprising reaction: fear and trembling.
A Fear Born of Awe
The verse states that the nations will "fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it." This isn't necessarily the terror of impending doom, but a profound awe in response to God's evident power and faithfulness.
Understand the original words
yārē’ · Hebrew Verb
A healthy, reverent awe before God’s majesty, power, and holiness. It is not mere terror, but a recognition of God's overwhelming character that leads to obedience and worship.
This passage directly echoes Jeremiah's promise, stating that nations will come to the light of Israel and bring their wealth, recognizing God's glory displayed through His people.
Zechariah 8:20-23Zechariah describes a future time when many nations and strong cities will seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, wanting to go and worship the Lord, mirroring the idea of international recognition and awe found in Jeremiah.
Psalm 130:4This psalm speaks of God's forgiveness for His name's sake, linking divine action with how God is perceived by others, which resonates with Jeremiah's theme of God gaining a name of joy and praise.
Exodus 15:14-16This ancient song of deliverance after crossing the Red Sea describes surrounding nations hearing of Israel's God and trembling with fear, serving as an early example of the international awe that Jeremiah's prophecy foretells for Jerusalem's restoration.
barnesJeremiah 33:9: "And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it."
It - The city, Jerusalem. They shall fear and tremble - With terror, because of the eternal opposition between right and wrong, truth and error. The nations of the earth as opposed to Israel represent the world as opposed to the C…
calvinJeremiah 33:9: "And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it."
- And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity…
The nations will "fear and tremble" not from terror of God's judgment, but from awe at His overwhelming goodness and the prosperity He grants His people. This amazement will draw them to recognize His power and perhaps even lead to their own humble reverence and conversion.
This prophecy comes during a time of great judgment for Judah and Jerusalem, with the Babylonian exile looming or already underway. God has just promised restoration and rebuilding for the land and the people after their punishment. The verse speaks to the future glory of Jerusalem, no longer as a city of shame due to sin, but as a source of international renown for God's faithfulness and power.
This prophecy comes during a time of great judgment for Judah and Jerusalem, with the Babylonian exile looming or already underway. God has just promised restoration and rebuilding for the land and the people after their punishment. The verse speaks to the future glory of Jerusalem, no longer as a city of shame due to sin, but as a source of international renown for God's faithfulness and power.
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"And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide fo…" — The nations will "fear and tremble" not from terror of God's judgment, but from awe at His overwhelming goodness and the prosperity He grants His people. This amazement will draw them to recognize Hi…
