Jeremiah 23:5
"Behold, the days come," says Yahweh, "that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he will reign as king and deal wisely, and will execute justice and righteousness in the land."
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a righteous branch that is practiced in meals and meetings in Jeremiah 23:5—consider "behold" and "days". Practice righteous branch in the use of resources—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In Jeremiah (Prophetic Oracle), developing righteous branch. Read in Jeremiah 23, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects faith & justification. Listen for “behold” alongside “days”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Jeremiah to Jeremiah. Modern scholarship on Jeremiah sees Prophetic oracles with Baruch’s editorial role.. Scholars commonly date Jeremiah Late 7th–6th century BC.. Here the thread of faith & justification comes into view. Baruch’s role and multiple editions are topics of discussion.

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Traditional:Jeremiah
Modern scholarship:Prophetic oracles with Baruch’s editorial role.
Date:Late 7th–6th century BC.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.