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

Jeremiah 23:5 shows a righteous branch that is lived within study and play—see "behold" and "days". Give righteous branch in what we celebrate and refuse—turn hope into steady work. Faith & Justification connects here: Explores how trust in God—rather than works—positions people in right relationship (Gen 15:6; Rom 3–4; Gal 2–3).

Context

This passage belongs to Jeremiah, a prophetic oracle witness, naming righteous branch. Placed in ch. 23, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into faith & justification. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Jeremiah with Jeremiah. Jeremiah is frequently described this way: Prophetic oracles with Baruch’s editorial role.. Scholars commonly date Jeremiah Late 7th–6th century BC.. Faith & Justification is especially relevant in this line. Oracles of judgment bend toward new covenant hope. Baruch’s role and multiple editions are topics of discussion.

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