Jer 31:35-37 | KingComments | STEP | The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything ( ). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”. Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him ( ). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever. To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below ( ). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel ( ). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever! In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt ( ). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured ( ), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem ( ). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments ( ). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.

‏ Jeremiah 31:35-37

Israel Remains Forever

The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything (Jer 31:35). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”.

Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him (Jer 31:36). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever.

To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below (Jer 31:37). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel (Rom 11:33-36). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever!

In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt (Jer 31:38). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured (Jer 31:39), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem (Rev 21:15). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments (Jer 31:40). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.