经文研读
Jeremiah 23:5-6 — The Righteous Branch
God promises a future righteous Davidic king whose reign restores justice and secure life under the name Jehovah our righteousness.
经文
- 5.耶 和 華 說 ： 日 子 將 到 ， 我 要 給 大 衛 興 起 一 個 公 義 的 苗 裔 ； 他 必 掌 王 權 ， 行 事 有 智 慧 ， 在 地 上 施 行 公 平 和 公 義 。Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
- 6.在 他 的 日 子 ， 猶 大 必 得 救 ， 以 色 列 也 安 然 居 住 。 他 的 名 必 稱 為 耶 和 華 ─ 我 們 的 義 。In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.
这段经文的意思
The passage announces that God will raise up a righteous Branch for David. This ruler is described as a king who deals wisely, so his leadership is not merely powerful but marked by sound judgment and prudent governance.
His reign is defined by justice and righteousness in the land. The promised result is that Judah will be saved, Israel will dwell safely, and the people will no longer face the scattering and fear described in the preceding context.
The name Jehovah our righteousness identifies the saving and righteous rule announced here. The passage therefore presents the future king as the answer to failed shepherds: his wise, just, and righteous reign provides the hope of restoration.
背景
Verses 2-4 describe shepherds who scattered God's flock, followed by God's promise to gather the remnant and appoint shepherds. Verses 5-6 sharpen that restoration promise by focusing on one righteous Davidic Branch whose wise reign brings justice, salvation, and safety.
Verses 7-8 continue the promise of restoration, speaking of a future time in which the people will again dwell in their own land. The chapter then turns to condemn prophets whose false words contrasted with the word of Jehovah.
常见问题
What does righteous Branch mean in Jeremiah 23:5-6?
Within the passage, Branch is the promised Davidic ruler whom God will raise up. He is called righteous because his wise reign executes justice and righteousness, and his name is Jehovah our righteousness.
How are justice, salvation, and safety connected in the passage?
The passage presents the king's righteous rule as the basis for Judah's salvation and Israel's safe dwelling. Justice and righteousness describe the character of the reign, while salvation and safety describe the promised result for the people.
Why is the name Jehovah our righteousness significant?
It declares that the promised saving rule is associated with Jehovah's righteousness. The name also identifies the ruler's ministry as the answer to the corrupt leadership and instability described in the surrounding context.