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Jeremiah 23:5

Destruction at Coming Timing of Judgment Prophecy Fulfilled Literally Time-Bound Fulfillment

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.”

And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.

And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the Lord.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that they shall no more say, The Lord liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;

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Destruction at Coming

The verse describes the raising of a righteous king who will reign, prosper, and execute judgment and justice, which are positive actions, not destructive ones. While "judgment" is mentioned, it is in the context of righteous governance, not the destruction of the wicked.

Timing of Judgment

The verse describes the coming of a righteous king who will reign and execute judgment and justice, but it does not mention a "final judgment" or a "millennium," nor does it specify any timing in relation to such events. The judgment and justice described are actions of the king's reign, not a distinct event of final judgment.

Prophecy Fulfilled Literally

The "righteous Branch" and "King" are often interpreted as referring to Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is primarily spiritual and not a literal, earthly reign in the traditional sense. While Jesus did execute judgment and justice, his primary mission was redemption, and his reign is often understood as being "not of this world" (John 18:36), making a purely literal, physical, geographical fulfillment of an earthly kingdom less direct.

Time-Bound Fulfillment

The verse speaks of "days to come" which is an indefinite future, not a defined duration or specific time frame for fulfillment.

Destruction at Coming

Related Verses

Jeremiah 33:16

“In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The Lord our righteousness.”

Isaiah 9:7

“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”

Jeremiah 31:23

“Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The Lord bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness.”

Zechariah 8:8

“And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.”

Amos 9:11

“In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old:”

Thematic Connections

Destruction at Coming Timing of Judgment Prophecy Fulfilled Literally Time-Bound Fulfillment

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